FlexNet is a manufacturing software platform and suite of applications that allows manufacturers to deploy, execute, manage, monitor, track and trace their operations through an adaptive manufacturing process approach.
The Apriso system will provide sequenced shipping and warehousing capabilities, sequenced kitting, pick-to-light and returnable container management functions in support of sequenced shipping to automotive OEM assembly operations. The contract begins immediately and will be implemented in phases over the next six months.
Recently, an automotive manufacturer with operations in Hermosillo issued a mandate to its suppliers that certain parts require delivery on a just-in-time sequenced basis. Because of its extended FlexNet implementation, Supplier’s City is now positioned to meet this new mandate and help its automotive manufacturing customers adapt to quickly changing customer demand.
Supplier’s City originally installed Apriso’s FlexNet adaptive operations execution solution in 2005 to help manage receiving, kitting, staging and distribution of raw materials and assembled components. Supplier’s City also uses FlexNet to manage customs and importation processes and coordinates transportation requirements for tier two and three automotive suppliers that outsource their warehousing and kitting operations.