How can you cut automotive manufacturing costs further without impacting on performance?

6th July 2010

Continual improvement is delivered through better understanding and lean decision making. The key is good information systems which are acted upon in real-time, not reviewing what you could have changed a week later.

If directors are pro-active in reviewing the performance of each management cell, the decision making process is as lean and responsive as is possible to achieve. It is this format which drives continual process improvement through Micro KPI’s.

Micro KPI’s provide visibility on areas of potential cost savings, dynamically, and in real-time

Rudolph and Hellmann Automotive management processes enable KPI’s to be reviewed every 15 minutes by each management cell. This means managers can dynamically adjust to make savings, improving efficiency and effectiveness. Needless to say, this demonstrably improves performance whilst measurably reducing costs.

Why don’t all companies operate this way?

Without specialist automotive training and ‘real life’ or ‘hands on’ experience of this demanding and unique environment, managers wouldn’t have the knowledge of what actions could be taken. Automotive manufacturing is probably the most demanding environment, and production logistics for this sector cannot be anything but specialist.

Automotive ‘on site’ production specialists not 3pl generalists

Operating exclusively in the UK, Rudolph and Hellmann Automotive continue to be the only logistics company providing services dedicated to automotive manufacturing. This focus has resulted in what is probably the most experienced, responsive and dynamic team in automotive production logistics. As the pioneers of ‘activity based cost’ in the UK automotive sector, we operate very differently to our competitors.

‘Shared risk - shared rewards’ billing solutions

No other company operates a more transparent, ‘shared risk - shared rewards’ billing solution in the UK automotive manufacturing industry.

Can you see a constant evolution towards a more dynamic cost base?

• Has your current ‘on-site logistics team’ adapted their shape to meet the speed of response required?
• Do they constantly improve their underlying processes through micro managed KPI’s?
• Are they focused on driving out waste and reducing cost?

Financially strong with global reach

With two of the oldest and largest privately owned logistics companies in Europe as parents, we operate from a strong financial base and have access to global distribution networks.

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.}