Key Services
The ‘’Supply The Sky " concept covers competencies through the entire aircraft lifecycle - from individual aircraft-on-ground (AOG) management through performance-based supply chain solutions.
Kuehne + Nagel's services are delivered across our global network, which includes more than 60 gateways served by aerospace specialists applying proven, best-in-class processes and leveraging powerful information technology.
Specific services include:
Production Logistics
Key Services:
- Supplier scheduling and integrated vendor community solutions
- Ordering and replenishment services
- Inventory management and stock level optimization
- Customized kitting
- Just-in-time and pull flow delivery to lineside
- Re-usable packaging solutions
- Pre-production services
- Best In class WMS interfaced with ERP
- Integrated performance management system with standard KPI’s
- VMI (vendor managed inventory) concepts
Key Benefits:
- Optimisation of parts flows from inbound to production per type of part
- JIT deliveries that reduce inventory at line level and lower costs
- Use of Lean Management concepts
- Minimization of handover points and interfaces through full service offer.
Supplier Management
Key Services:
- Order fulfilment
- Event management
- End to end logistics
- Supplier clearing
- Supplier performance management
Key Benefits:
- Right first time JIT deliveries
- Reduced logistics costs (up to 60% on transport by consolidation)
- Proactive troubleshooting
In-Flight Services
Key Services:
- Supply & demand planning
- Aircraft balancing management
- End to End supplier management
- Initial provisioning
- Performance management
Key Benefits:
- Reduction of basic logistics costs (warehousing and transportation)
- Reduction of the cost of ownership (reduced stock levels, optimised purchasing)
- Reduced consumption (wastage) through better control
- Access to the SkylogistiX network and facilities
Spare Parts Logistics
Key services:
- Transport management
- Tracking & tracing
- Spare parts storage management
- Advanced stock management
- Repair logistics management
Key Benefits:
- End to end visibility allowing for event management
- Lead time and service reliability
- Reduced transportation costs through better flow management, leading to increasing order consolidation and fewer AOG incidents.
- Total care service bundle from chartered aircraft to hand delivery
- Global AOG network provides 24 X 7 coverage
- Clearly defined metrics for each service level
- Kuehne + Nagel Login system enabling repair planning
Engine Logistics
Key Services:
- 24/7/365 access to a dedicated team of engine logistics experts.
- Global presence through our network of competence centres.
- The provision of pictures at every logistical stage
Key Benefits:
- The provision of the best transport method for each engine.
- Reliable on-time delivery with no incidents of damages
- Quality control processes ensure only qualified carriers are used
- End to end service management for reliable lead times and safe arrival of products
- Full customer visibility through our portal
- Reduction in transport cost due to loading optimisations
Incident Management
Key Services:
- Full consolidation of material needed to resolve the incident.
- Logistics coordination and visibility of the solution.
- On-the-ground project management team for logistic support.
Key Benefits:
- Immediate status report on the full project
- Full project visibility and cost monitoring
- Real-time information through a dedicated internet platform
- No impact on the customer’s Logistics Department allowing them to concentrate on fixing the aircraft.
- Itemised and ‘whole project’ costing.
