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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.

Throughout its 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 worldclass business results through a combination of consulting, technology, and managed services.
The company’s solutions are pervasive in a wide cross-section of industries; 21 of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to i2 customers.

United by a passion to find better and smarter ways of delivering effective solutions that contribute to its customers’ success, Panalpina’s more than 15,000 dedicated employees operate from 500 locations, making it one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

In the automotive industry vertical, Panalpina has special competences and offers effective Supply Chain Management and Freight Forwarding solutions to both large and small automotive companies.
For decades, Panalpina has worked with some of the world’s largest car manufacturers, and their suppliers, delivering global supply chain solutions backed by on-the-ground expertise and proven IT systems. Panalpina’s global structure, processes and commitment ensures that automotive components are delivered timely and accurately, with streamlined procedures under the goal of continuous cost optimisation.

To find out more about its integrated door-to-door supply chain solutions and innovative service packages tailored specifically to the needs of the automotive sector, email Panalipina’s Automotive Industry Vertical Team at auto@panalpina.com

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is a leading independent provider of global factory-to-dealer transport solutions for the automotive, agricultural and construction equipment industries. The company also specialises in handling complex project cargoes such as rail cars, power generators, mining equipment and yachts. WWL’s sophisticated supply chain management services ensure an efficient integration of ocean transport, inland distribution, terminal handling and technical services.
WWL employs 3,300 people and deploys more than 60 modern eco-friendly car carriers and ro-ro vessels, servicing 20 trade routes to five continents. WWL transports 4.3 million vehicles annually: 2.3 million by sea and two million by land. Annual throughput of close to 30 vehicle processing centres is three million units. The company has a strong environmental focus and is an industry leader in developing innovative solutions to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment. WWL is owned by Wallenius Lines of Sweden and Wilh Wilhelmsen of Norway.

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.

E-mail: business.investment@sunderland.gov.uk

Höegh Autoliners operates 67 PCTCs (Pure Car Truck Carriers) with capacity ranging from 2,300 to 6,500 cars for deep-sea trades in worldwide trade systems with an annual transportation volume of close to 1.9 million CEUs (Car Equivalent Units). The Höegh Autoliners organisation has a global reach, with 30 subsidiary and representative offices around the world.

Transportation-technology-logistics. Insight Network Logistics enables auto shippers to effectively manage their vehicle delivery networks. Insight's technology, VinVision, provides 24/7 tracking of inventory and customised reporting for efficient network management. Insight’s route optimisation, inventory forecasting and carrier management services can reduce costs and ensure customer satisfaction. Insight also offers door-to-door auto transportation and logistics through ShipCarsNow.com.

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 specialises 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.