AUTOMOTIVE & PARTS
CAPABILITIES
Supply Chain Management within the Automotive industry has always been important and has often been used as a role model for other industries. Lean manufacturing and Lean Supply Chain Management originated within automotive and is one area where Establish is specialized.
Warehouse design & improvements is another area where the specific knowledge of the automotive industry is a key ingredient for successful assignments. Establish works with all the different tiers in the supply chain from fastener manufacturers to truck assembly. This is important since the interfaces between the component makers all the way through all steps in the chain to a complete vehicle are dependent upon the understanding about the other parts requirements.
The logistics around parts handling are more demanding than for many other industries. The assortment needs to be very wide, the forecasting is harder and the deliveries need to be immediate with high service levels. Designing transportation systems is one key element here besides the specific warehouse design requirements. With all the urgent deliveries and the need for full control of costs and accuracy there is often a need for a logistics control tower. This is a tool that would also help you ensure that the invoices are correct according to the agreements that are made.
A special area of the industry where Establish has extra deep experience is the tire industry.
CLIENTS
Kioti Tractor
Mark IV Automotive Aftermarket Division
McCreary Tire & Rubber Co.
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
Mercury Marine
Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin Tire
Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A.
Öhlins Racing AB
Orio Auto Parts
Purolator Products, Inc.
Raybestos Powertrain
Raymark Industries
Shaeffer Eaton, Inc.
SKF USA, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems
TCi Tire Centers, LLC
The Cooper Slit Rolling Bearing Corp.
Tire Brands, Inc.
TRW Automotive
Uniroyal Tire Company
Ward Leonard Electric Company, Inc.
Wolverine Glove Company, Inc.
Allis-Chalmers Corp.
American Sunroof Corp.
Automation Industries, Inc.
Bearcat Tire Company
Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
BMW of North America, Inc.
Bridgestone/Firestone NA Tire, LLC
Case New Holland
Champion Laboratories, Inc.
Clark Equipment Co.
Dayco Products, Inc.
Dorman Products, Inc.
Fram Corporation
Geon Export
Geon Industries, Inc.
Geon Intercontinental Corp.
Graber Company
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
Hi-Gear Tire and Auto Supply, Inc.
Highland Industries, Inc.
Honeywell Consumer Products Group
IPC Global
ITW
CASE STUDIES
Facility Design
A case study from an automotive manufacturer who needed a new facility for warranty spare parts. From developing and evaluating three strategically different solutions, sizing and designing the layout all the way through to the implementation and start up on time and budget
Operational Efficiency
Substantial improvements in the operational efficiency for a tire manufacturer and distributor. An example of an hands-on approach to improving operational processes.