Demand
and capacity management
By enabling trusted, standardized and decentralized data exchange, Catena-X makes demand and capacity management (DCM) more agile, collaborative and resilient across the value chain. Those who are part of the Catena-X network can securely share their demand and capacity data with other collaborators: whether automotive manufacturers, suppliers or recyclers.
Volatile value creation
In the automotive value chain, often only direct business partners are interconnected, making it
difficult to trace the origin of individual parts or the final product. This leads to a loss of information,
supply chain disruptions, capacity bottlenecks and challenges in rescheduling. In the worst case, it can
cause serious production delays or stoppages. The lack of transparency also limits the fulfillment of
end customers’ demands. Catena-X aims to change this with demand and capacity management (DCM).
Resilient value chains
Catena-X offers several key benefits for demand and capacity management, especially within complex value chains like those in the automotive industry.
Real-time data exchange
- Access real-time demand signals from OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
- Adjust production and capacity planning faster based on actual needs
- Reduce the bullwhip effect caused by outdated or misaligned forecasts
Improved transparency across the value chain
- Downstream demand fluctuations
- Upstream capacity constraints or bottlenecks
- Potential disruptions or delays
Digital twins and simulation tools
- Simulate different demand and capacity scenarios
- Identify bottlenecks or overcapacity before they impact operations
- Test adjustments without disrupting real-world processes
More accurate and collaborative planning
- Co-create forecasts based on actual production needs
- Align planning horizons more effectively
- Reduce the need for buffer stock or emergency capacity measures
Faster response to changes
- Detect and respond to demand changes much more quickly
- Share capacity issues or constraints with partners earlier
- Enable automated adjustments through smart contracts or integrated planning systems
Compliance and standardization
- Reduce integration effort
- Avoid misunderstandings in planning data
- Comply with industry and regulatory requirements
The Catena-X ecosystem offers protected spaces with a common view of the data released
Applying the one-up one-down principle enables partners to effectively track and monitor the movement of automotive parts in the value chain. This means they can react at an early stage to changes in plans and deviations and jointly look for a solution based on the situation. Establishing a collaborative process significantly increases transparency and creates a more robust and resilient supply chain.
Explore certified DCM applications
How to get started?
Cofinity-X provides you with access to Catena-X and its DCM solutions in a few straightforward steps.
Register your
company
We will prepare your account and ask you to confirm your company details, such as VAT-ID and address. A clearing house will validate the data before generating a unique Business Partner Number (BPN), essential for all activities within the data space. We will notify you by email when the process is complete.
Prepare your
company for
data exchange
Before you can exchange data within the ecosystem, you need to set up your technical environment.
Whether you build or buy, one thing is crucial:
- an Eclipse Dataspace Components (EDC) connector.
Setup your
DCM App
Once everything is in place, you're ready to unlock data-driven collaboration across the automotive value chain.
Let’s connect and start a great journey together
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