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levels that are necessary


during a period of unpredictable sales are expensive; reducing production


is one way of


controlling inventory, but the knock-on effects of fluctuation in demand can negatively impact the ability of suppliers to respond when stepping back up to full production,” explains Evolution Time Critical managing director, Brad Brennan. “The US traditionally reaches a new-car sales peak in summer, but if the ability to maintain full production is not safeguarded then affected manufacturers may find it difficult to ramp up production in time, meet original targets or clear inventory ahead of new model launches in Autumn. “Demand fluctuation is encouraged by fuel prices, consumer tastes and legislative pressure for improved emissions, leading to fluctuating purchasing patterns ahead of the seasonal sales resurgence typically experienced during the summer,” continues Brennan. US vehicle manufacturers


enjoyed a record year in 2016 as production peaked, selling


over 17.5 million vehicles, but according to figures from Autodata Corp manufacturers sold a total of 1.43 million vehicles in April, a 4.7% drop when compared to 2016, ahead of the traditionally best-selling months. “Forecasting will have


ensured that early 2017 production matched demand when it was at its highest point for many manufacturers, but the lean production strategies now employed by the automotive industry mean that, fortunately, inventory levels should remain at a more manageable level than 5 years ago,” explains Brennan. “The significance of the supply chain and its role in enabling higher-risk, flexible strategies has been embraced by vehicle manufacturers, who are now more prepared to safeguard longer-term operational efficiency in the face


of challenges such as


demand fluctuation – an agile emergency logistics partner is able to analyze the entire supply chain for solutions that can provide a crucial time advantage for any increase in production and safeguard operations.”


Connected freight solution monitors high value, perishables in transit


Honeywell has introduced a new Connected Freight solution that gives shippers and logistics companies unprecedented ability to monitor shipments of high- value and perishable goods, helping prevent costly damage and loss. The new solution, developed


in collaboration with Intel and third-party logistics companies, provides real- time information about the location and condition of critical freight while in transit. The solution was introduced during Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions. “Honeywell is developing


a range of Connected Supply Chain solutions that


leverage


technology and data to make supply chains more efficient and better able to adapt to rapid change,” said Taylor Smith, president of Honeywell’s Workflow Solutions business. “For shippers, logistics providers, retailers and others


faced with a host of costly freight challenges, such as theft, damage, spoilage and delays, this convenient cloud-based solution provides customers with detailed analytics in order


example, when shipping perishables and goods that require uninterrupted refrigeration, such as pharmaceuticals, or high-value equipment that is sensitive to


Honeywell. Together, we’ve customized Intel’s Connected Logistics Platform technology to deliver an IoT offering that solves real logistics problems,” said Chet Hullum, general manager for Industrial Solutions at Intel. “Thanks to data accessibility, shippers and carriers will be able to establish a more reliable supply chain network by having deeper visibility and information on shipments.” Honeywell’s


Freight solution consists such


Connected of


cost-effective sensor tags that sense a range of environmental conditions,


as


to plan, anticipate and react immediately to incidents that occur during shipment.” Real-time shipment information is critical, for


vibration or shock. “After assessing our internal


supply chain needs and the needs of the industry, we forged a unique collaboration with


temperature or vibration. The tags can be affixed to pallets or individual packages. The sensor data is captured by a mobile gateway placed inside a truck or shipping container and then transmitted via cellular networks


to


c ommand - and- cont rol platform.


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