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Material and Transport Steering in the Connected Supply Chain

Operate Services

Material and transport steering is a core offering within Deloitte’s Connected Supply Chain (CSC) service portfolio, provided through the Supply Chain Control Tower. This approach uses real-time data and predictive analytics to enable proactive and dynamic decision-making across the entire supply chain — from suppliers to dealers.

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What is Material and Transport Steering?

  • Ensuring end-to-end visibility of parts and components across the supply chain.
  • Answering key operational questions like “Where are my parts?” and “Do we meet all quality criteria?”
  • Managing bottlenecks and supplier crises with structured and partially automated solutions.
  • Providing Planning as a Service for procurement, material planning, ramp-up/down, and EDI integration
  • Continuous tracking of finished goods (FG) from assembly through distribution to dealers.
  • Real-time track & trace monitoring of transports.
  • Predictive ETA forecasts and alternative routing suggestions during disruptions.
  • Exception management and support for special transports.
  • End-to-End Monitoring & Alerts (e.g. exceptions, critical delays)
  • Predictive Analytics for delivery timelines and inventory levels
  • Recommendations (e.g., route/mode alternatives)
  • Root Cause Analysis for continuous process improvement
  • Supplier performance & onboarding management
  • ESG & CO₂ transport compliance monitoring
  • Reduced risk of OEM line stoppages
  • Improved supplier collaboration and quality assurance
  • Up to 12% savings on personnel and 11% on logistics costs
  • Decreased CO₂ footprint by 9% through optimized transport
  • Stronger resilience and operational flexibility

Strategic Fit and Market Relevance

Deloitte CE's Supply Chain Delivery Center, in collaboration with German partners, is uniquely positioned to deliver material and transport steering as a 24/7 managed service. With a target price and a growing talent base in Pilsen, the center is poised to lead in the CE automotive and industrial sectors, especially for OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, and logistics providers.

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