Industries - Automotive
In automobile industry, improving operations efficiency and maintaining profitability
has never been so challenging. Auto company’s bottom line performance is driven not
only by sales incentives, but also by supply chain and inventory management strategies.
CNL works closely with auto-parts manufacturers and assemblers to address the above challenges,
through its innovative logistics design and optimization solutions. This include material management,
inbound logistics solutions and manufacturing support.
Client Challenge
Our client is one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers,
whose local manufacturing plant is in Guangzhou, while raw material and component
suppliers are scattered all over the country. Previously it takes an average of 3-day
for them to deliver material and components, which leads to long lead time & inventory cost.
CNL Solution
After reviewing client’s material and components supply operations,
CNL provided an integrated inbound logistics solution by using our proprietary diagnosis tools to
identify optimization opportunity, rationalize transportation routs, minimize loading/unloading time and
streamline order fulfillment process. We utilized our extensive logistics network and facility to fully implement
the solution and ensure such enhancement.
The Result
- reduced inbound transportation lead time from 72 hours to 38 hours
- just-in-time supply to the manufacturing lines
- zero inventory carrying cost