AAM Partners with aThingz to Enhance Global Logistics with AI-Driven Digital Transformation

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has chosen aThingz to enhance the agility, predictability, and responsiveness of their global logistics supply chain. The Detroit-based company, a leading Tier 1 automotive and mobility supplier, will leverage aThingz's DAKSA AI Platform to support their digital transformation strategy. The DAKSA Platform was selected due to its innovative, first-to-market AI-enabled microservices, advanced architecture, process innovations, and proven ability to deliver high-quality service and value. AAM aims to boost network visibility, strengthen week-by-week execution, and streamline processes across all operational segments. Implementing the DAKSA Platform is expected to enhance the speed and predictability of AAM's global supply chain, setting the stage for further digital advancements. CEO of aThingz, Vijaya Neela, commented, "Our forward-looking logistics planning solution will accelerate AAM’s strategic supply chain digital transformation. By using aThingz, AAM will achieve significant improvements in operational planning and financial visibility, leading to cost efficiencies, clear variance explanations, and accurate logistics spending predictions. This innovation will help optimize the overall cost to serve." Kannan Ramachandran, Chief AI & Commercial Officer of aThingz, added, "We are delighted to partner with AAM to bring an innovative, collaborative, and flexible AI solution that will provide them with a future-ready logistics operating platform. We are excited about this key initiative and look forward to our collaboration.” AAM will benefit from aThingz's autonomous master data management capabilities, which will continuously cleanse, harmonize, and standardize data from various sources into a single, reliable golden master dataset. This dataset will be crucial for AAM's logistics planning, enabling the development of optimized, forward-looking logistics plans to manage inbound material supply better. Additionally, aThingz's logistics performance management tools will centralize the monitoring of network, partner, operational, and financial performance, right down to the part-piece level. This integration will identify and capitalize on in-flight and future logistics efficiency opportunities. Ana Lucia Ochoa Lorenzini, AAM’s Global Director of Supply Chain Management, highlighted the importance of the partnership: "The comprehensive nature of the aThingz platform allows us to unify our logistics master data management, spend management, and network optimization efforts into a single, cohesive initiative. This strategic alliance is vital for the continued success of our business, and we are eager to start realizing its benefits." aThingz stands out by deconstructing traditional logistics planning and execution software, reassembling it into a unified, technology-driven solution. Unlike conventional systems that integrate processes sequentially, aThingz synchronizes and orchestrates planning, execution, finance, and performance management simultaneously, creating the first Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) framework specifically for logistics and transportation. For more information, visit aThingz's website. AAM, known for designing, engineering, and manufacturing driveline and metal forming technologies, supports vehicles powered by electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engines. Operating from its headquarters in Detroit, AAM manages over 80 facilities across 18 countries. The company is committed to advancing the automotive industry towards a safer and more sustainable future. To learn more about AAM, visit their website.