Agile automotive logistics for a fast-changing market

The accelerating dynamics within automotive manufacturing is impacting on supply chains and logistics across the world. Vehicles are rapidly evolving to be autonomous, connected, electrified, and shared.

A fast-changing market, transition of technologies, plus the unique challenges faced by UK manufacturers has driven R&HA to adjust our offerings and develop a range of agile ‘pick and mix’ logistics solutions. Solutions designed to offer automotive OEM’s and Tier 1 suppliers expert logistics packages, with flexibility to adapt and evolve with the demands of this fast-changing new world of future mobility.

 

 
Logistics Consultancy  

> Logistics Consultancy

> Logistics Consultancy

• Process design & validation
• Change management solutions
• Technology & real-time reporting
• API solutions
• Workforce management systems

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Inbound Logistics  

> Inbound Logistics

> Inbound Logistics

• Inbound component & supplier management
• Packaging design, re-packing and quality evaluation
• Optimising and managing customs operations
• Stock management near the assembly line
• Storage of auto parts and order planning

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Production Logistics  

> Production Logistics

> Production Logistics

• Assembly and pre-assembly operations
• Production line feed
• Production adjustable just-in-time (JIT) warehouse
• Kitting & Light assembly

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Outbound Logistics  

> Outbound Logistics

> Outbound Logistics

• Reverse logistics
• Despatch stock management
• Outbound vehicle management
• Obsolescence Tool Management
• Project & change management planning

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Aftermarket Logistics  

> Aftermarket Logistics

> Aftermarket Logistics

• Supply to your central distribution centres
• Optimisation and management of your customs operations
• Stock management, order preparation and shipping
• Management of returns (order error, on stock returns, guaranteed product, etc.)
• Data analytics and artificial intelligence to predict future demand

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Electricfication Logistics  

> Electricfication Logistics

> Electricfication Logistics

• Supply chain transformation challenges
• Start-up EV mobility solutions
• Established automotive OEMs line change
• EV battery manufacturers
• EV battery lifecycle management
• EV specialised battery warehouses

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Unrivalled Automotive Logistics Experience

Formed in 1999 as a partnership of the two privately owned logistics giants, The Rudolph Group and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the mission of R&HA was to introduce a different model of logistics to the UK automotive sector.

The concept of ‘activity based costing’ is now widely used in all logistics, but it was R&HA who pioneered this innovate finance model in the UK. Our first major contract was with Rover, in 2000 and the business soon expanded to other OEM’s. Today we hold the record for the longest running continual automotive logistics contract, and have worked with the Worlds leading automotive brands.

Our unique approach and focus on automotive logistics is what sets us apart - if you have a logistics challenge, get in touch.

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