Delivery Schedules – Differences in Sourcing Models (Continental) Delivery Schedules Models, in general, have no difference in the EDI message type and within the format (e.g. EDIFACT or VDA). However, Supplier understands that quantities cited in Delivery Schedule for VMI are ‘gross requirements’ whereas to ‘net requirements’ in case of CMI consignment process, JIT or ship-to-stock. Net requirements for … Read More →
EDI Delivery Schedule Processing (Continental Automotive) EDI Delivery Schedule Processing is generated demand-driven, within Continental’s ERP-System, according to the Sourcing Model and sent to Supplier. EDI transmission for Delivery Schedule Processing is preferred (e.g. EDIFACT format). Suppliers will receive a Delivery Schedule for any Contract Product by any ordering Continental location in regular intervals or … Read More →
JIT EDI Management (Just in Time) – Continental Production Flow JIT EDI Management is a driven sourcing model with a limited inventory coverage range and high frequency deliveries (at least three times per week) relying on pull signals (e.g. Kanban) between different points (e.g. warehouse or production line). It means synchronization of delivery and production in order to … Read More →
VMI – Vendor Managed Inventory Consignment Warehouse (Continental Automotive) VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) basic idea is to give Supplier the responsibility for inventory management. Thus, VMI is a consignment process in which the Continental Supplier is free to make his own decision regarding the delivery date, frequency, and quantity as long as Supplier maintains the inventory level required … Read More →