Supply Chain Management

Historically the automotive industry has always been focused on just-in-time and sequenced inbound logistics with mature processes and numerous sub-contractors integration. The demand for Integrated Logistics solutions in the automotive industry has increased substantially. All customer specific models are individually designed, but usually implemented and operated according to Integrated Logistics solutions global IT and process standards, located in shared environments. This enables leveraging on cost and best practices across the large panel of automotive sub-segments:

• OEM Cars
• OEM trucks &buses
• Off Highway
• 1st Tier suppliers
• 2 Wheelers

Within the automotive industry our solutions provide innovative supply chain management services to meet challenges globally:

• Upstream, supplier & inventory management (e.g. incoterms conversion programs and pro-active supplier management, replenishment management)
• Aftermarket (empties management, spare parts management, reverse logistics)

Our solutions enable the outsourcing of logistics management and execution functions within a collaborative environment, leading to:

• Improved service levels and traceability
• Reduced transport, warehousing, management and supplier related cost
• Reduced inventory levels
• Best practice sharing and continuous improvement
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Reduced environmental externalities

Our services will flexibly support our customers to efficiently source, make, deliver and service their products on a global scale.

For more information please contact us info.lls@kuehne-nagel.com