network planning

Intelligent Network Planning for Vehicle Logistics

Complex distribution networks are challenging. Our software enables you to design and purchase the most cost efficient and robust network for vehicle logistics - we can also do this for you as a service.
 

Even under ideal conditions, finding the right balance between terminal operators and carriers in a complex new car distribution network is a major challenge. After all, many thousands of new vehicles must be delivered to the right dealer on time and in top condition.

Our software can help you with this demanding task - ensuring smooth vehicle distribution and allowing you to respond flexibly to changes.

Your benefits at a glance

  • High agility
    Enable flexible planning and simulation of your distribution networks at business required intervals through optimization.
  • Increase utilization
    Improve utilization of your distribution network by making the most of existing resources.
  • Reduce Costs
    Achieve significant cost savings by optimizing the selection of locations, transportation routes, and service providers.
  • High Quality
    Improve the quality of vehicle distribution and secure your network and customer relationships for the future.

 

Our network planning solution supports you on many levels

INFORM's network planning is based on many years of experience in vehicle logistics and offers a proven solution to redesign complex distribution networks quickly and cost effectively.

Network planning is immensely important because vehicles are unique compared to most other types of freight. Specialized vehicles are required because they are more susceptible to external damage and are so individual that they cannot be easily replaced with alternative units.

  • Strategic Planning
    Optimized planning of transport volumes in a region and simulation of different scenarios with possible network nodes, transport routes and logistics providers.
  • Innovative Optimization Technology
    Simulation of different scenarios in the network in the shortest possible time at the highest technical level, taking into account all relevant data for an optimized distribution network.
  • Consideration of individual constraints
    The system takes into account regional and customer-specific restrictions in the distribution network due to delivery dates and existing contracts.
  • Comprehensive reporting
    Real-time reporting and analysis of key business metrics for network planning.
  • Tendering Portal
    Automated tendering of transportation services based on optimized network data, with bids received via standardized interfaces.

Capacity bottlenecks anticipated

Special software allows you to identify volume bottlenecks early and avoid them by adjusting the network. Using agile optimization technology, the network is constantly reconfigured and adjusted, allowing business decisions to be made at the planning stage.

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Success Story

Want to learn more about how our solutions work in the real world? Then you have come to the right place!

Toyota Logistics Services optimises vehicle distribution network with INFORM

Success Story Toyota

Autotransporter von NVD

National Vehicle Distribution (NVD)

Higher efficency and satisfaction. NVD impolements IT-Solution from INFORM for Vehicle Logistics

Success Story: VW Mexico

VW de México realized their vision for a highly integrated approach to vehicle logitics.

Events

Oct 24-25, 2024 | Grand Elysée Hotel, Hamburg, Germany

ECG Conference

This event, themed “Powering the future: Collaboration moves us forward,” promises an insightful experience for attendees. The agenda will cover the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field and high-level speakers will lead sessions, providing valuable insights.

Nov 19-20, 2024 | Brussels, Belgium

ECG - Training: Sustainability and carbon emissions accounting for vehicle logistics

Join us at the first Training: Sustainability and carbon emissions accounting for vehicle logistics, that will take place at the Tangla Hotel, Brussels. We are excited to announce that INFORM is joining as a Silver Sponsor, demonstrating our commitment to innovation in logistics, decarbonisation and finished vehicle solutions.

Sep 2, 2024 // Zdravka Ley

Smart yard management breaks growth boundaries

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Aug 12, 2024 // Zdravka Ley

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Hartmut Haubrich

Hartmut Haubrich

Director Vehicle Logistics Systems

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