Bosch Supplier Logistics Manual, Release. 3.0
Robert Bosch GmbH, CP/LOG, 07.05.2007 Page 7(35)
1.2.1 Classical EDI
For the interchange of ordering data BOSCH uses the following industry standards:
REGION STANDARD
A. Europe VDA, ODETTE, EDIFACT
B. North America AIAG, EDIFACT
C. South America RND,EDIFACT
D. South Africa VDA, ODETTE, EDIFACT
E. Australia EDIFACT, ANSI
F. Asia EDI format to be defined with the receiving BOSCH plant – except for
- Korea EDIFACT as preferred standard
- Japan ZEXEL legacy system for local supply (imported parts: fax)
1.2.2 WebEDI
WebEDI is an internet-based information system for suppliers to communicate with BOSCH, used for
example in cases of low call-off volumes or where suppliers do not have the necessary infrastructure.
It is an alternative to classical EDI. BOSCH standard WebEDI application is provided by internet
marketplace SupplyOn AG
(Internet: http://www.supplyon.com)– except for RBLA plants (South
America) that use BeSIS.
1.2.3 Procurement Control Concepts
The following procurement control concepts are generally in use:
- Classical delivery call procedure with releases (Release Process)
- Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) or delivery control management (DCM)
- Kanban
Within the framework of the implementation of the Bosch Production system (BPS) BOSCH strives to
form a lean supply chain from the customer to the supplier.
If the general conditions allow, primarily procurement processes based on pull principles will be used
(only deliver what the previous manufacturing level has consumed) , for example Kanban, DCM, and
VMI.
The control concept applied for the respective contracted product is decided by BOSCH.
