Hödlmayr digitizes internal vehicle logistics with INFORM
Hödlmayr International AG is one of Europe’s leading vehicle logistics experts, handling around 1.7 million vehicles per year across a dense network of logistics centers. As part of its digitalization strategy, Hödlmayr relies on INFORM Yard and Workshop Management to standardize, optimize, and digitally control internal logistics processes across Europe.
Challenge
Hödlmayr operates a complex, Europe-wide logistics network with:
- 12 vehicle logistics centers
- Large storage areas and workshop capacities
- Around 500,000 vehicles per year to be processed internally in yards and workshops
- Strong regional differences in processes and customer requirements
The company’s existing in-house IT solutions had reached their limits. Hödlmayr needed:
- A uniform, scalable IT solution across all locations
- Real-time transparency of vehicles, orders, and resources
- Flexible configuration to reflect regional differences
- Faster reaction to changing customer and process requirements
The goal was to create a future-proof digital backbone for yard and workshop operations across Europe.
Solution
Hödlmayr partnered with INFORM to implement INFORM Yard Management and Workshop Management as a standardized yet regionally configurable solution.
The rollout started at Hödlmayr’s four Austrian locations and is planned to be expanded step by step to all European sites.
Key elements of the solution include:
- Centralized planning, control, and optimization of yard and workshop processes
- Intelligent allocation of:
- vehicle movements
- parking spaces
- workshop orders and sequences
- Real-time recalculation of tasks and priorities using optimization algorithms
- End-to-end data integration without media disruptions
- “Management by exception” through full transparency and automated decision support
Results
With INFORM Yard & Workshop Management, Hödlmayr is establishing a new level of control and efficiency in internal vehicle logistics:
- End-to-end digitalization of yard and workshop processes
- Real-time transparency across vehicles, orders, and resources
- Faster and more flexible reaction to new customer requirements
- Reduced manual planning effort through automated scheduling
- A standardized digital foundation for Europe-wide rollout
The solution supports Hödlmayr’s long-term strategy to scale operations while maintaining high service quality and operational flexibility.
It was important to us that we create a uniform, flexible IT solution for all yards of the Hödlmayr Group. The standard solution from INFORM supports us in this. This allows us to react independently, flexibly and as quickly as possible to new process and customer requirements.
Future Outlook
Over the coming years, Hödlmayr plans to connect all European locations to the new system. With a uniform digital platform in place, the company is well positioned to further optimize processes, introduce new services, and respond quickly to evolving market and customer demands.
Conclusion
Hödlmayr International AG’s partnership with INFORM is set to transform its internal vehicle logistics, ensuring high efficiency, flexibility, and scalability across its operations. The strategic implementation of INFORM’s software solutions will enhance Hödlmayr’s ability to meet customer demands and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving logistics market.
Lill Haase
Product Marketing Manager
Lill Haase has been part of INFORM since 2023. She has been focusing on Vehicle Logistics ever since – turning complex topics into clear, accessible messages. In her work, she puts strong emphasis on customer relevance, clarity, and trust.
