Infosys helps mobility specialist ZF to transform supply chain operations

Infosys said that it has joined forces with mobility specialist ZF for revamping the latter’s multi-echelon supply chain with SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) and Infosys Cobalt.

Through the partnership with ZF’s aftermarket unit, Infosys has implemented SAP IBP to plan demand and optimization of inventory.

Infosys is said to have been selected to help ZF on its journey of transformation because of its expertise in SAP IBP implementation and a variety of accelerators and tools, supported by a team of efficient employees.

Rainer Scheuring — ZF Friedrichshafen AG Vice President of IT AC Market and Materials Management said: “Based on the holistic IBP planning approach and the guidance of our implementation partner Infosys, we built the foundation for improved availabilities and reduced inventories within our multi-echelon supply chain.”

Infosys helps mobility specialist ZF to transform supply chain operations. Photo courtesy of Infosys Limited.

As part of the engagement, Infosys said that it leveraged its hybrid agile implementation method to replace a variety of outdated demand planning tools at ZF Aftermarket, with an integrated and globally-based SAP platform.

Furthermore, by enabling two-way transfer of critical business data between the platform and external systems, Infosys has helped in facilitating the planning of complex operations with total automation of safety inventory.

The implementation has brought forward advanced forecasting of demand, collaboration in planning, enhanced efficiency and responsiveness as well as transparency and an interactive user experience across the supply chain of ZF Aftermarket.

Jasmeet Singh — Infosys Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing said: “The ability to forecast demand and optimize inventory is a key competitive advantage, in today’s era of increased macroeconomic and geopolitical complexities. We are delighted to have collaborated with ZF and helped make their supply chain more resilient and intelligent by leveraging Infosys Cobalt.

“Our extended collaboration will continue to accelerate this leading automotive supplier’s ambitious digital transformation strategies and equip them with the agility and flexibility they need to deliver world-class products to their clients.”