PREMIER SPONSOR
The largest automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia use Ryder to optimise their supply chain operations. They choose Ryder because the company understands the demands of the automotive industry and is able to create and manage flexible supply chain solutions that synchronize the supply of parts, products and assemblies with the specific requirements of their manufacturing and customer demands.
Ryder’s supply chain process begins with a comprehensive Value Chain Assessment to analyse the entire supply chain, tracing the flow of material and information from the earliest Tier 1 supplier to the manufacturing, distribution and final product delivery. Ryder’s objective in this process is to identify opportunities to better streamline and integrate your unique supply chain operation. The company’s objective is achieved by supporting its comprehensive analysis with Ryder’s automotive industry experts who speak the language and understand the complexities within the industry such as order-to-delivery compression, globalisation and modularisation.
For more than 25 years, Ryder has served automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with inbound, aftermarket and lead logistics services. Its client base includes Benteler, Chrysler, Delphi, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Metaldyne, Toyota and Visteon.
Awards received:
• General Motors – Supplier of the Year, 2006
• Inbound Logistics – Top 3PL 2007 – Ranked Number One
• Shenzen Logistics Association – Excellent Foreign Logistics – 2006
• Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing – Top Supplier Award – 2006
• Visteon – VIP Award – 2005
Ryder’s global automotive OEM and Tier 1 presence:
• Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) for 55 OEM assembly plans and 25 Tier 1 suppliers
• Support production of more than 11 million vehicles per year
• Managing 1,551,000 parts
• 6 million shipments
Ryder understands that getting information, materials and products to the right place at the right time for the right cost has become increasingly complex for the automotive industry. Allow Ryder to show you how its experienced people, proven processes and cutting-edge technology can help you reduce cycle time, boost fulfilment rates and quickly respond to ever-changing market needs – to make you more competitive.
GOLD SPONSOR
WGI Manufacturing Inc. (WGI) and its subsidiary Diamond-Kote® “DK” has been serving the automotive appearance and protection products needs of the new vehicle retail dealer for over 33 years. Founded in 1968 DK has grown from its beginnings in Western Canada to serve dealers throughout Canada, the USA and most recently China.
WGI is an industry leader in the development of environmentally responsible products and packaging. All of our products are CFC free and exceed Environment Canada’s requirements for the elimination of ozone depleting substances. Our Research and Development team continually test new products for safety and effectiveness to ensure our products retain their premier status in the industry.
For as long as automobile manufacturers have been shipping vehicles from the point of assembly to the new vehicle dealer there has been transit damage to the painted surface upon arrival. As a result of intensive research and development WGI, created Weather Resistant Automotive Protective Spray (WRAPS™). This product has been specially formulated to protect the major components of the new car finish between the period of manufacturing and final delivery to the automobile dealer.
GLOBAL SPONSOR
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is a leading independent provider of global factory-to-dealer transport solutions for automotive, agricultural and construction equipment industries. The company also specializes in handling complicated project cargo such as rail cars, power generators, mining equipment, and yachts.
WWL's sophisticated supply chain management services ensure an efficient integration of ocean services, inland distribution, terminal handling, and a comprehensive range of specialized technical services.
WWL employs 3,000 people and deploys around 60 modern environmentally adapted vessels, serving 20 trade routes to six continents. WWL transports 4 million vehicles annually: 2 million by sea and 2 million by land. Annual production from the 33 vehicle processing centres is 3 million units. The company has a strong environmental focus and is an industry leader in developing innovative solutions to reduce its operational impacts on the environment.
SILVER SPONSORS
AMPORTS is the largest port-side auto processor in North America, with operations at ten deep water port facilities in the United States and Mexico. All of AMPORTS facilities are best in class and have full service processing capabilities including access to on-dock rail and trucking hubs. AMPORTS real time vehicle tracking ensures customers receive service that exceeds our exceptional quality standard.
Autoport has been providing warehousing, distribution and processing services for OEM’s in North America for 35+ years, through an integrated network of finished vehicle distribution facilities across Canada, a major port processing operation on the East coast, and at several OEM assembly plants in the USA and Canada. We offer a wide range of services, including yard management, quality assurance, preparation work such as mechanical repair, paint and body shop work, accessory and air conditioning installation, among many more.
Hybrid Intermodal Transportation offers the new innovative solution for freight and specialized cargo. Road Pod containers improve the efficiency of under-utilized truck, rail and marine equipment. HIT is a division of Dynamic Logistics Group which also includes Vehicle Logistics Solutions, LLC - vehicle storage, processing and distribution, Automotive Visual Inspections, Inc. - automotive inspection services and Vehicle Inspection Network - IT systems provider.
FedEx SupplyChain Systems is a supply chain solutions provider that reaches more than 220 countries and territories. Services available include: critical inventory logistics, fulfillment services, transportation management and more. Our integrated networks and solutions allow our global customers to implement and execute effective business plans on a global scale.
Since 1977 Solnet is a Design and Engineering Company, which in 1994 specialized in Sheds for the Protection of Cars.
We provide structural solutions, hail guard nets and shade nets to countless companies, among them for instance Toyota and TZ.
Today we are improving our features through quality assurance, having achieved the ISO 9001 - 2008 certification.
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Sustaining its reputation for inward investment, Sunderland has been named by KMPG as one of the best five places in the UK for business, and is home to Nissan, whose plant produces the Micra, Micra C+C, Note Qashqai and more recently, the Qashqai+2.
More than 20 component manufacturers have set up in Sunderland, supplying not only Nissan but other plants worldwide including Ford, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Toyota, Honda, VW, Seat and Opel.
TRW has two plants in the city. Johnson Controls, Magna Kansei and Faurecia also have a presence there, and they have recently been joined by Karmann, Lear-Tacle and Valeo.
The Sunderland City Council’s award-winning Business Investment team has played a vital role in the growth of Sunderland’s automotive sector. The team is committed to delivering a professional and efficient service to inward investors.
Throughout its more than 20-year history of innovation and value delivery, i2 has dedicated itself to building successful customer partnerships. As a full-service supply chain company, i2 is uniquely positioned to help its clients achieve world-class business results through a combination of consulting, technology, and managed services. i2 solutions are pervasive in a wide cross-section of industries.
UPDS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Union Pacific Railroad, is a third-party logistics company providing the design and execution of rail-based logistics programmes. With an emphasis in serving the automotive industry, UPDS specializes in railcar and intermodal transportation solutions for OEM, tier supplier, and 3PL customers. In addition, Union Pacific Carrier Services (UPCS) offers expedited truckload, container, and railcar deviation management in support of rail-based logistics programmes.
With a service area spanning North America and the NAFTA corridor, UPDS has the capability and experience to drive cost savings for the automotive industry.
VASCOR LTD, a third party logistics provider (3PL), headquartered in Georgetown Kentucky, provides value added supply chain services to the automotive industry in North America. VASCOR service offerings include inbound logistics and finished vehicle services, engineering and analytical services as well as IT solutions.