Bosch Supplier Logistics Manual, Release. 3.0
Robert Bosch GmbH, CP/LOG, 07.05.2007 Page 30(35)
5. Outlook
BOSCH is continuously striving to improve its incoming and outgoing logistics processes. This means
that the requirements placed on suppliers will continue to change in future.
The goal is to formulate standardized requirements and to limit logistics concepts to a manageable
variety.
In this, the focus will be on:
- Establishment of the e-business capability of BOSCH suppliers and increased digitalization of the
supply chain through EDI/WebEDI.
- Introduction of the relevant BPS procurement control and transportation concepts (compare to
1.2.3,3)
- Integration of suppliers into concepts such as BPS (BOSCH Production System)
- Introduction of the Global Transport Label (GTL).
- Implementation of measures to simplify the returnable management process, for example the
introduction of purchase/ sale systems and RFID technology for tracking returnables.
This requires the proactive involvement of BOSCH suppliers and service providers. Only suppliers
who are prepared to proactively cooperate with BOSCH in new, collaborative concepts may expect to
continue business with BOSCH on a long-term basis.
