Milk-Run and Cross-Dock

Automobile Manufacturer

Challenge

Need to establish logistics network supporting Just-In-Time production parts procurement.

Solutions

Organize milk-run collection from parts vendors according to production plan and purchasing order.
Cross-docking
Just-In-Time deliveries into manufacturing plant.
Exceptions management , such as delays and miss-shipments, and organizing special response.

Benefits

High frequency/small-lot deliveries to achieve reduced inventories.
Better truck utilization.