Bangkok--31 Jul--Spark Communications
Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd. (Tri Petch) has signed a contract to outsource its logistics to CEVA Logistics (Thailand) Ltd (CEVA), the market leader in automotive logistics in Thailand. Tri Petch is responsible for the sale and distribution of Isuzu pick-ups and trucks throughout Thailand via a network of over 300 dealers.
As part of the ground breaking partnership, CEVA will implement its best of breed automotive logistics processes and IT systems to manage the distribution of Isuzu vehicles throughout Thailand.
“We want our supply chain to operate at global best practice levels and to significantly improve our total vehicle sales operation to support our extensive dealer network in Thailand,” said Tri Petch’s spokesperson.
“We have selected a specialist global logistics company so that we can increase the operational efficiency of our supply chain,” added Tri Petch’s spokesperson.
CEVA will manage Tri Petch’s finished vehicle supply chain from the production plants through to final delivery to the dealers. This will include transportation of the vehicles from Isuzu’s plants in Samutprakarn and Chacheongsao to two motor pools, where the finished vehicles are inspected, accessories installed and the vehicles made ready for final delivery to Tri Petch’s dealers.
On 1st April 2008 CEVA started a process of operational process improvement and re-engineering in order to increase the quality of the logistics operation up to world class standards. A key part of the operational development will involve the establishment of a shared-user finished vehicle logistics network to be used by other automotive OEMs and automotive sales companies. This will improve overall efficiency of the supply chain and provide a highly cost effective operation for Tri Petch and CEVA’s new customers. CEVA will use more than 100 car carriers to perform the transportation, along with a management and operational team of over 400 staff.
“This is one of the largest automotive logistics contracts in the Thai market and we are delighted to have been selected by Tri Petch. Our key aim is to improve the efficiency of Tri Petch’s vehicle handling operation by implementing CEVA’s best practice Lean processes and increasing overall control,” said Winfried Kiesbueye, Managing Director, CEVA Logistics Thailand.
“This adds a whole new dimension to our existing automotive services. We will be operating over 100 car transporters throughout the country every day and it is an exciting opportunity for us to expand our services to the automotive sector,” added Mr. Kiesbueye.
CEVA. Making Business Flow
CEVA Logistics supply chain management is recognised by its customers for making their business flow through our commitment to their success. CEVA focuses on a diverse range of market sectors including automotive & tires, technology, industrial, retail & consumer, health care, publishing, aerospace and oil & gas. We offer our customers increased efficiency and reduced transit times, thanks to our ongoing focus on operations excellence and the visibility and control that we create in supply chains. As a leading global logistics company, we provide end-to-end design, implementation and operation of logistics solutions in contract logistics, freight forwarding, distribution management and transportation management for large and medium-sized national and multinational companies.
CEVA combines the heritage of two great companies, TNT Logistics and EGL, which merged in August 2007. We employ more than 52,000 people and operate an extensive global network with facilities in over 100 countries worldwide. We operate 614 warehouses around the globe summing a combined space of approximately 8.6 million square meters. For fiscal year 2007, CEVA reported combined pro forma sales of ? 6.3 billion. CEVA is an Apollo portfolio company. Apollo is one of the leading private equity investors in the world. CEVA’s CEO is John Pattullo. For more information www.cevalogistics.com
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