Penske Logistics Europe is among the main sponsors of the Automotive Industry Day that is taking place on July 19 in German city of Thüringen.
As an international logistics service provider with a focus on automotive services, Penske Logistics will be formally introducing its innovative logistics production concepts to suppliers in Thuringia.
"Thuringia is a very important growth market in Germany for Penske Logistics Europe and it will continue to be a target area in the future," says Brian Ruprich, managing director of Penske Logistics Europe.
Penske Logistics and Ford Motor Company were recently awarded the 2012 Logistics Excellence Award by the European Logistics Association (ELA) for supply chain solution with automotive after sales, and for the introduction of innovative logistics production concepts for system suppliers of the regional automotive supplier industry.
Penske Logistics Europe offers a wide array of logistics and supply chain solutions including distribution center management, transportation management, lead logistics, and logistics consulting services to market-leading companies around the globe.
By “Move Ahead” Staff
Innovative Concept Helps the Environment
“Simply excellent” were the words the European Logistics Association’s judges used to describe the project. “Redesigning a spare parts supply chain is not an easy task, but combining this with the acquisition of other brands to be included in the logistics network in Europe is a true challenge. This supply chain is particularly complex, due to the high number of unique items to be managed, the heterogeneity of those items, and the extremely short lead times that dealers require. The industrywide cooperation makes the Network Integrator a state-of-the-art example. This excellent concept produces excellent results in cost reduction, increased customer service and advantages for the planet through deep collaboration. On top of that it delivers several exemplary models for the future,” the case study judges wrote.
Spare parts logistics has become more challenging for the automotive industry in Europe due to the increasing number of spare parts as a result of increased vehicle complexity. Ford collaborated with Penske Logistics and co-developed the Network Integrator concept into a best-in-class model in industry collaboration.
“Our goal is to continue expanding the concept and encourage other companies of the automotive industry to join the Network, and further leverage economies of scale – to the benefit of each partner participating in the Network and to the environment," Damerow continued. "Last but not least, the customer benefits as well, as we can provide the highest service level through a stable network."