Case Study: a multinational automotive supplier streamlines sourcing and cuts spreadsheet dependency with Zumen

How a Multinational Automotive Supplier moved away from a complex-spreadsheet-based Sourcing Process

a multinational automotive supplier was struggling with a cumbersome, spreadsheet-based sourcing process that managed hundreds of parts. This led to frequent system crashes, time-consuming manual consolidation of supplier quotes, and a lack of visibility into shipments and sample approvals. Despite having an ERP and data warehouse, their procurement was hindered by emails and complex files, forcing them to seek a solution.

Zumen implemented its sourcing software to automate and centralize the entire process. The platform enabled RFQ management, supplier communication, and automated landed cost calculations within a single system, eliminating spreadsheets and emails. With Zumen, the supplier gained significant time savings, complete process visibility, and streamlined sample and shipment tracking, reducing lead times by 80% and cutting time to market by 25%.