The devil is in the detail and IT systems provide it!
2nd November 2010
Information technology is a key component of any business in today’s fast paced world of commerce. However in automotive manufacturing where it monitors the continual stream of deliveries, vehicle movements and production requirements, the reliability on the accuracy of data is crucial. The data held must be accurate and acted upon continually to maintain efficiency immediately the need arises and to avoid potentially disastrous consequences.
Who monitors your data?
If a manufacturer chooses a contractor to provide resource and expert analysis, continual review and reporting of any part of their systems interface – you can be sure they have explored all the options. Especially when you consider this exerts control over supplier haulier communication, shipping notification and deliveries received. Which means this has a direct financial impact on plant budgets, production capability and stock.
So why choose a third party contractor for this crucial role?
Naturally outsourcing means lower personnel costs, as you are paying for an activity to be performed, not an individual who may take sick leave, will take holidays and cost you more in employment administration. But it wouldn’t make financial sense unless you could be certain of the integrity of the service.
- Supplier haulier shipping notification and planning
- Dynamic consignment auditing and reporting
- Ongoing process improvement based upon accurate data continually acted upon
Which means the manufacturer has the utmost confidence in the relationship and the ability to deliver a seamless partnership at the heart of the business.
Who better to control it than the people at the heart of your ‘on-site logistics’
Many clients choose Rudolph and Hellmann Automotive to provide a full service beyond the typical ‘on-site logistics’ services offered by many of our competitors. They prefer us to exercise control over advanced shipping notification, the policing of consignments and provide expert analysis of any relevant system driven interfaces. Ultimately they place trust in us to save them money through proactive review and reporting on dynamic data crucial to the success of the plant.
Whether its working with your IT systems or recommending a new approach, we have the experience to select the best option for your needs.
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.