Automotive & Tier Suppliers

Digital Revolution in Automotive: 40% Increase in Manufacturing Efficiency with SAP S/4HANA

Turkey’s automotive leaders are achieving operational excellence in the face of supply chain uncertainties and increasing competition through OCY Consulting’s SAP solutions.

Industry Challenges & Our Solutions

1. Multi-Tier Supply Chain Management

2. Production Line Efficiency Optimization

3. Quality Management

Why Spare Parts Manufacturers Create Value with SAP?

1. Inventory Optimization: Smart Algorithms for Just-in-Time Production

Problem: 30–40% dead stock in spare parts inventory with 50,000+ SKUs

SAP Solution:

AI-powered demand forecasting (seasonal trends, failure statistics)

Automatic reorder thresholds (MIN/MAX algorithms)

Case Study: At a transmission manufacturer, 28% savings in inventory costs

2. Quality Management: VDA 6.3 Compliant Automation

Problem: High recall costs (average 250,000 TL per case)

SAP Solution:

Serial number tracking (detect defective production batches within 1 hour)

Supplier performance dashboards (integrated with PPAP documents)

Case Study: At a brake pad manufacturer, 62% reduction in recall costs

3. Global Supply Chain: SAP TM Power in Logistics

Problem: Customs delays in exports to the EU and Middle East

SAP Solution:

Integrated customs module (HS Code automation)

Multi-modal transport optimization (road + rail cost analysis)

Case Study: At a shock absorber manufacturer, 40% improvement in shipping times

4. Production Planning: Rapid Response to Variable Demand

Problem: Fluctuations in OES (Original Equipment Service) orders

SAP Solution:

PP/DS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling)

Machine learning–driven rush order management

Case Study: At an engine oil filter manufacturer, production planning time decreased from 8 hours to 45 minutes

5. Sustainability: SAP EHS for a Circular Economy

Problem: Recycling obligations under the EU Green Deal

SAP Solution:

Waste management module (tracking scrap parts)

Carbon footprint reporting

Case Study: At a wheel manufacturer, 17% increase in recycling revenue