Michigan · Mobility Consulting

Where supply chain complexity meets strategic clarity

15+ years of direct OEM account experience across GM, Stellantis, Toyota, Daimler, and Subaru — delivering supply chain, logistics, and automation consulting that moves at the speed of modern mobility.

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15+
Years OEM Experience
6+
OEM & Tier 1 Accounts
40%+
Manual Work Reduction
MBA
Candidate, Business Analytics

About AK Connect LLC

Operational expertise. Strategic outcomes.

Founded by Hyunhee (Allie) Kim, AK Connect LLC is a Michigan-based consulting firm built on 15+ years of hands-on OEM supply chain experience. We don't generalize — every engagement draws on direct knowledge of each client's OEM environment, from portal systems to escalation protocols.

Our approach combines rigorous operational know-how with modern data analytics and automation capabilities — helping automotive and mobility suppliers reduce risk, streamline processes, and strengthen customer relationships across all major OEMs.

Principal Consultant: Hyunhee (Allie) Kim — 15+ years OEM supply chain, order management & logistics
Education: MBA Candidate in Business Analytics — Oakland University (In Progress, Expected 2027)
Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan — Metro Detroit
Languages: English & Korean — added value for Korean-affiliated OEM relationships

Core Expertise

01OEM account management — GM, Stellantis, Toyota, Daimler, Subaru & Tier 1
02Supply chain & order management — EDI, ASN, demand planning
03Logistics consulting — carrier management, freight optimization
04Business dashboard development — Power BI, Excel, real-time KPI visibility
05Process automation — Excel VBA, Power Query, Python, Power Automate
06Data integration — SAP, EDI/IDoc, SharePoint, OEM portals
07SOP & digital work instruction development
08Escalation management & root cause analysis

Automation & Digitalization

Business Dashboard & Process Automation

Transform manual, time-consuming workflows into automated, data-driven systems. We design and build custom dashboards and automation tools grounded in 15+ years of real automotive supply chain operations — not off-the-shelf templates.

Excel & VBA Power Query Power BI Python Power Automate SAP
40%+
Reduction in
manual work
Real-time
Supply chain
visibility
100+
Files automated
per week
Zero
Manual data
entry errors
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Business Dashboard Development
Custom Power BI and Excel dashboards for real-time OEM scorecard and supply chain KPI visibility.
  • OEM scorecard & KPI dashboard
  • Supply chain performance tracking
  • Logistics & ASN monitoring
  • Executive summary reports
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Process Automation
Eliminate repetitive manual tasks with VBA macros, Power Query workflows, and Python automation scripts.
  • Excel / Power Query automation
  • PDF-to-Excel extraction (Python)
  • ASN consolidation tools
  • Automated reporting & alerts
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Data Integration
Connect SAP, EDI, SharePoint, and OEM portals into a single, clean data environment.
  • SAP data extraction
  • EDI / IDoc management
  • SharePoint & Teams integration
  • OEM portal consolidation
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Digital SOPs & Work Instructions
Transform paper-based processes into structured, digital-ready SOPs with built-in training materials.
  • Digital SOP development
  • Work instruction standardization
  • Training material creation
  • Process mapping

Engagement Models

How we work with you

Flexible structures designed to match the scope, urgency, and complexity of your supply chain challenges.

01 — Advisory
💡
Advisory
From $150 / hour
Expert guidance for targeted reviews, one-time strategy sessions, or ad hoc supply chain and logistics questions — no long-term commitment required.
  • OEM process review
  • Supply chain gap analysis
  • Logistics assessment
  • Written recommendations
02 — Project
🔧
Project-Based
From $5,000 / project
Defined scope engagements with clear deliverables — from order management optimization to full automation builds and logistics improvement.
  • Order management optimization
  • Logistics process improvement
  • Excel / Power Query automation
  • SOP & work instruction build
  • OEM escalation support
  • Training & handover
03 — Logistics
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Logistics Consulting
From $3,000 / project
End-to-end logistics support including ASN monitoring, carrier management, freight cost optimization, and OEM complaint resolution.
  • ASN monitoring & exception management
  • Carrier & freight optimization
  • Logistics scorecard improvement
  • Chargeback & complaint resolution
04 — Retainer
📅
Retainer
From $3,500 / month
Ongoing dedicated support for suppliers who need consistent OEM account management, logistics oversight, and analytics on a continuous basis.
  • Dedicated monthly consulting hours
  • OEM account & logistics support
  • Analytics dashboard management
  • Priority response & monthly report

OEM & Tier 1 Coverage

Cross-OEM expertise, hands-on experience

We bring firsthand knowledge of each OEM's systems, portals, and expectations — real experience across 6+ accounts over 15 years, not generalized consulting.

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General Motors
Direct Experience
GPSC portal, supply chain & order management, demand planning
⚙️
Stellantis
Direct Experience
Supplier portal, order management & escalation support
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Toyota
Direct Experience
TPS, direct account management & program coordination
🚛
Daimler
Direct Experience
Supply chain coordination & order management
🚙
Subaru
Direct Experience
Direct account management, label & program coordination
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Tier 1 Suppliers
Direct Experience
Cross-functional supply chain & logistics support

Get in Touch

Let's talk about your supply chain

Whether you're managing an OEM escalation, building a new process from scratch, or want a dashboard that gives leadership real-time visibility — we'd like to hear from you.

Emailalliekim@akconnectmobility.com
LocationRochester Hills, Michigan
Websiteakconnectmobility.com
HoursMon – Fri, 9AM – 5PM EST
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