Vehicle Logistics
Vehicle logistics is the fascinating world of delivering cars from a truly global production to customers around the world. Quality and punctuality are important drivers to satisfy the customer´s needs in the vehicle logistics processes.
Overview
Vehicle logistics is a complex task focusing punctuality and quality in the vehicle distribution. In contrast to other logistics, the processes are highly unique due to the damage handling and hold management. Additionally, a car is often "work in progress" as it receives its accessories or full customization close to the customer´s location.
When INFORM started optimizing vehicle logistics systems, we considered concepts, algorithms and best practices from other sectors to develop the best possible solution. Today we offer vehicle logistics software systems specifically made and improved to empower companies around the world to enhance their part of the automotive outbound supply chain.
And already today we are shaping the industry's future. The availability of driverless cars and car2car communication will even further accelerate the need for intelligent vehicle logistics software systems taking decisions automatically. Just imagine your future yard management system automatically orchestrating the unloading of 3,000 vehicles from a vessel at an auto terminal...
Contact
Michael Schwemmle
Consultant
Tel: +49 (0) 2408 / 9456 - 6688 m.schwemmle@informinform-software.com
Solution SyncroTESS Features
Since 2005, INFORM is working for the vehicle logistics sector and has delivered compound management systems, network planning as well as central tracking solutions to customers around the world. Our yearly count of vehicles handled with the vehicle logistics software is at around 5.5 million - and still growing.
Our product suite for the vehicle distribution contains systems for strategic network design, a central track and control system to manage vehicles in the distribution network and the most comprehensive compound management system for auto yards and terminals. All vehicle logistics systems offer:
- Real-time Optimization
Transparent information at any time and the opportunity to react immediately and mathematically optimized to deviations.
- Electronic proof of delivery
Electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) allows the optimized and digitized management of vehicle deliveries and routes.
- Automated communication
Web platforms and standard interfaces for fast and easy communication with business partners.
- Individualization
Regional and contractual restrictions can be taken into consideration by the systems.
- Consulting and support
Our INFORM team will support you and the implementation of your system with its technical know-how and many years of experience.
Benefits
The intelligent solution increases the efficiency of the worldwide supply chain of vehicles, or on a single terminal. The technical optimization of daily logistics processes improves quality, saves time and money.
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cost savings
Achieve substantial cost savings through optimized distribution networks and the efficient utilization of car terminals up to the best parking space for individual vehicles.
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immediate response to deviations
Respond promptly to unforeseen events with immediate and optimized re-planning of individual vehicles or parts of the distribution network.
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High Quality
Improve quality of vehicle logistics by optimized and standardized processes and reduced transportation distances.
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reliable estimated time of arrival
Determine the estimated time of arrival of each vehicle during the planning, check the status in real-time and make sure the punctual delivery.
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High transparency
Achieve comprehensive transparency across the entire distribution network and every single vehicle by capturing and overviewing all vehicle data and processes.
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increased efficiency
Reduce the number of empty loads and optimize the logistics processes through improved planning of the utilization and efficient execution of orders.
Network Planning
Network Planning
The network planning in vehicle distribution on a global or regional level is a complex task with many thousands of variables. INFORM´s solutions offer flexible optimization of the entire distribution network in real-time. The vehicle logistics software SyncroTESS enables the planning and simulation of complex distribution networks within the shortest possible time. The intelligent system also considers individual conditions by its innovative optimization technology.
Find further information about network planning here.
Vehicle Yard Management
Vehicle Yard Management
It requires an intelligent coordination system to manage vehicle yards where large numbers of vehicles arrive and depart on different transportation ways. Therefore, SyncroTESS creates full transparency of all vehicles and their movements on the yard. All information about supplies, location and status of each vehicle in storage or within the technical center is available at any time. This way, parking spaces and processes are optimized.
Further information about vehicle yard management is available here.
Vehicle transport management
Vehicle Transport Management
INFORM´s suite of finished vehicle logistics software products is completed by a transport management system for carriers. The system optimizes the loading of individual trucks and vessels at the car terminal as well as the management of regional and global distribution routes.
Interested? Contact us to receive the latest updates on our roadmap and start a conversation with the product management.
Organizations
INFORM promotes the advancement of automotive logistics by being members in both the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG) and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). It is our goal to continue to push the limits of automotive logistics by having an active voice in these organizations and offering our expertise to help shape the future of technology and optimization. Inform is a current participant of the ECG telematics work group as well as the e-cmr initiative.
Established in 1997, ECG is the Association of European Vehicle Logistics and represents the interests of almost 100 member companies, from family owned SMEs to multi-nationals, and is the major champion of the European vehicle logistics sector.
Established in 1982, AIAG is a not-for-profit association where professionals from a diverse group of stakeholders – including retailers, suppliers of all sizes, automakers, manufacturers, service providers, academia, and government – work collaboratively to streamline industry processes via global standards development & harmonized business practices.
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