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It is the responsibility of the company\u2019s ERP solution to ensure the data is complete and accurate, but in order to thrive in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/technology-disruption-creates-turbulent-landscape-for-suppliers\/\">changing manufacturing landscape<\/a>, it must also provide information that is timely and improves material transaction effectiveness. Through real-time data retrieval and validation, the ERP can enable manufacturers to increase efficiencies, reduce errors and streamline logistics processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time Data Means Real Results<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akebono Thailand, a subsidiary of Akebono Brake Industry Co., manufactures a wide range of brake friction materials and foundation brake assemblies. With customers spanning from leading OEMs and Tier 1 brake suppliers to the automotive aftermarket, Akebono Thailand relies on accurate inventory, manufacturing and shipping data that can be shared across multiple teams and departments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The processes Akebono has in place to manage their records and forecasting are complex, require many steps and rely on the coordination of multiple teams. Many of these processes had been performed manually and as a result, there was sometimes a lack of consistency that led to delayed response times for customers, a lack of product traceability and extra time needed for running month-end close reports. These are all challenges that, for an automotive supplier, can quickly turn costly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved Effectiveness with More Reliable Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe needed a concise and consistent system. We needed to trust our data and be more efficient,\u201d commented Nattapan Kitprayoon, Akebono\u2019s general manager, production &amp; production control. \u201cWith QAD\u2019s help, we realized that converting our manual systems to an automated system could give us that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working closely with the QAD team, Akebono learned about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/manufacturing-erp\/data-sheet\/qad-automation-solutions-data-sheet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Automation Solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the many benefits it could provide. Integrating with QAD ERP, it can improve operational visibility, control and accuracy throughout the internal supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith QAD Automation Solutions (AS) we are now able to capture reliable information about our various products,\u201d comments Winai Yampochai, Akebono\u2019s general manager, finance &amp; accounting. \u201cWe\u2019ve been able to accomplish a level of product profitability visibility with AS that was missing previously in the absence of data accuracy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/documents\/case-studies\/akebono-thailand-case-study.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about the benefits Akebono Thailand realized to help manage their complex systems and better align their logistics processes using QAD Automation Solutions.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7238&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]The rate at which material and production data is collected and utilized defines the operational visibility, control and accuracy of a manufacturer\u2019s supply chain. 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