5 大優勢 + 4 個步驟讓您的供應鏈回流

COVID-19 is not the first global event to disrupt supply chains and it certainly won’t be the last. Just as building owners prepare for a coming hurricane, managers should prepare their supply chains to weather disruptions. Many experts advise that re-shoring supply chains to the United States is one way to minimize risk and increase stability in the face of uncertainty.

誰帶頭重新支持供應鏈？

I’ve worked for decades in the automotive OE, aftermarket, heavy-duty, and industrial markets, and I’ve witnessed many automotive manufacturers undergo initiatives to localize their supply chains. BMW and Toyota come to mind in particular. In general, large manufacturers like these have led the way and many of their suppliers have followed them.

對於剛剛考慮將其供應鏈帶回美國境內的製造商，需要考慮以下事項。

Offshore Supply Chains & Total Cost of Ownership

根據 回岸倡議， 60% 的製造商忽略離岸產品總成本的 20% 或更多。

從我們迄今為止所看到的 2020 年大流行病及其餘震來看，主要建立在低成本基礎上的供應鏈， 單一來源和低庫存是最沒有能力應對大規模中斷的。

成本近視是 COVID-19 之前的模型，製造商需要通過考慮 總擁有成本。

My customers have heard me say that a lower piece price doesn’t do you any good if you can’t get the parts.

And, if you do find yourself in this position, you’ll spend extra money on safety stock, shipping, and logistics to fix the problem.

就這場持續的危機而言，最具彈性的供應鍊是採用雙重採購策略的供應鏈，可幫助他們從多個地區採購。但是把它 100% 帶到岸上怎麼樣？你能期待什麼？

陸上供應鏈的 5 大優勢

除了降低 TCO 並為您自己的生產和客戶提供更好的支持外，陸上供應鏈還可以提供以下主要優勢：

1. 更好的反應時間

Anytime there’s a change in requirements, local suppliers can adjust faster because of reduced logistics/shipping time. Reaction time is also important right now because as demand changes, a domestic supplier can scale up or down more quickly.

2. Lower Lead Times & Speed To Market

製造商不斷要求縮短交貨時間，而由於物流和運輸問題較少，國內供應鏈可以滿足這些需求。當從製造地點到使用點的運輸僅包括公路時，國內合作夥伴的反應會更加敏捷。

3. 不易受全球事件影響

當海外發生破壞性事件時，國內製造合作夥伴提供更大的穩定性。在這裡，在原材料、能源定價和其他破壞性環境方面，我們在美國更加穩定。當國內也發生混亂時，事實和新聞也更容易獲得。

4. 高透明度帶來高品質

Sourcing parts domestically means you can stop by a factory and see your parts on the line. You’ll have more control by being able to visit the supplier and ensure that their quality and processes meet requirements – versus when you’re making assumptions through an audit process with an overseas supplier.

5.價值工程支持

Working with a local partner can mean that you get help at the front-end of your project, which can reduce TCO. In my experience, when you can sit face-to-face and walk through a design application and engineer costs out–that’s a huge advantage. There is also an advantage at the engineering stage in that there is no language barrier or technical misunderstandings with a domestic supply chain partner.

重新支持您的供應鏈的步驟

重新支持是一項巨大的舉措。我指導我們的客戶遵循以下幾個第一步：

步驟1

首先，查看您的供應鏈戰略並確定與之相關的風險有多大。採取高層次的觀點，然後特別關注風險較高的某些部分，並從該部分開始。逐個供應商和逐個零件將加快一點點。

第2步

接下來，開始定義哪些部件適合國內供應基地。首先移動特定部件是開始重新支持的一種易於管理的方法。

步驟 3

This is a critical step – start digging into TCO of sourcing products overseas and try to uncover your hidden costs on the offshore side.

第4步

從 值得信賴的供應鏈合作夥伴 誰有支持客戶重新支持計劃的經驗。

While there is a bit of an investment in time and money to bring your supply chain onshore, it’s an investment to ensure peace of mind that you ‘re able to get the parts when you need them.

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