Buying power, experience and partnership provide platform for success
2nd November 2010
A workman is only as good as the tools he uses, it’s an old saying but as true today as ever. In automotive on-site logistics the tools are process, people and plant.
Improving processes, training people and selecting the right plant
To get the best from your assets you need to know what the best solution looks like. How long should that task take a person? What width should that aisle be? Is there a more efficient and effective way to complete this task?
These are the questions continually being asked by Rudolph and Hellmann Automotive in the daily working environment.
Flexibility to implement change
As an organisation we provide a service to the automotive industry, probably the most demanding sector within manufacturing. We couldn’t do this without robust relationships with our partners, the people who supply us with the tools of our trade. After people, the tools that have the biggest impact on our ability to deliver is plant. This is why we have worked at creating unique partnerships within the automotive sector. Our relationships with suppliers of plant equipment and the support services are second to none in the automotive sector.
A specialism in automotive manufacturing means we have focused buying power
Our in-depth understanding of the automotive manufacturing environment means we can instantly recognise the effectiveness of the handling equipment, storage solutions and process. Often we inherit equipment which wouldn’t be our first choice, where we must, this is used to its optimum capability through better process and training. If there is an opportunity to change we are best positioned to facilitate the swap out.
Flexibility in terms and decision making means better service
Because the suppliers of the plant equipment needed in automotive manufacturing get better payment terms from Rudolph and Hellmann than many of our competitors, and we have a more direct decision process, we get better deals. Our relationships with the key suppliers of specialist handling equipment used in the automotive manufacturing process have been built on straight talking and no-nonsense business.
The respect is mutual and poor service will not be tolerated
As we continually review the performance of all plant and servicing, any shortfall in the levels experienced is reported on a fortnightly consultation. This means the response times delivered have to remain consistent with those outlined in the service level agreement. The benefit to the client, the automotive manufacturer, is they do not need excessive redundant and expensive plant because the equipment is being managed efficiently. It also means they are optimising performance because they are using the right equipment for the right tasks through expert specification.
The benefits are passed on to the automotive manufacturer
More efficient, more effective and lower costs – these are the outputs of our specialist knowledge of plant and equipment used in the automotive sector, combined with our strong commitment to supplier relationships.
Automotive manufacturing expertise second to non in the UK
With a dedication to partnership working and continual process improvement the Rudolph and Hellmann COST reduction team are the most experienced group of individuals specialising in on-site automotive logistics in the UK, possibly Europe. With a discreet audit their experience will enable you to confirm any inefficiencies within your operation and reveal those hidden costs which strip-out profit from your bottom line.
How much is this service?
The ‘on site logistics’ audit is FREE, can be carried out discreetly and will provide you with a benchmark percentage rating against what is achievable through better allocation and deployment of your current infrastructure.
There is no substitute for experience, and we don’t have consultants!
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Here’s how the 360 onsite logistics audit and assessment works!
Put us to the test, what have you got to lose?
Contact us for a FREE ‘on site' logistics audit – carried out under a non disclosure agreement - our findings will be reported in full confidence and will provide a detailed analysis of where savings and improvements can be made.
There’s only one condition - you must be UK based and be operating in the automotive sector, with a head count of around 25 - 30 or more operating in logistics roles.