Ground breaking agreement reached between Tri Petch Isuzu Sales and CEVA Logistics
28 May 2008 - 10:00 CET
BANGKOK, Thailand – CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, has been awarded a contract by Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd., a market leader in Thailand responsible for the sale and distribution of Isuzu pick-ups and trucks throughout the country via a network of over 300 dealers.
As part of the ground breaking partnership, CEVA will implement its best of breed automotive logistics processes and IT systems to manage the distribution of Isuzu vehicles throughout the country. Tri Petch wants their supply chain to operate at global best practice levels and to significantly improve their total vehicle sales operation. They have selected CEVA the specialist global logistics company to increase the efficiency of their logistics operation.
CEVA manages Tri Petch’s finished vehicle supply chain from the production plants through to final delivery to the dealers. This includes transportation of the vehicles from Isuzu’s manufacturing facilities in Bangkok and Chacheongsao, 110 kilometres east of Bangkok, to two motor pools, where the finished vehicles are inspected and accessories installed prior to final delivery to the dealers.
On 1st April 2008 CEVA started a process of operational process improvement and re-engineering in order to increase the quality of the logistics operation to world class standards. A key part of the operational development will involve the establishment of a shared-user finished vehicle logistics network to be used by other automotive OEMs and automotive sales companies. This will improve overall efficiency of the supply chain and provide a highly cost effective operation for Tri Petch and CEVA’s new customers. CEVA will use more than 100 car carriers to perform the transportation, along with a management and operational team of over 400 staff.
“This is one of the largest automotive logistics contracts in the Thai market and we are delighted to have been selected by Tri Petch. Our key aim is to improve the efficiency of Tri Petch’s vehicle handling operation by implementing CEVA’s best practice LEAN processes and increasing overall control,” said Winfried Kiesbueye, Managing Director, CEVA Logistics Thailand. “This adds a new dimension to our existing automotive services. We are operating over 100 car transporters throughout the country every day and it is an exciting opportunity for us to expand our services,” added Mr Kiesbueye.
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For more information contact:
Matthew Stimpson
Business Development Director
+66 (0)2 665 7500
matthew.stimpson@cevalogistics.com
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