TNT Logistics to launch tire and wheel sequencing operation in Eastern Ontario, Canada
22 June 2006 - 11:57 CET
TNT Logistics North America, a leading provider of supply chain services to the automotive industry, has been awarded a multi-year contract to run a tire and wheel sequencing operation in support of Ford Motor Company's assembly complex in Oakville, Ont. This plant will produce the new Ford Edge, due out for the 2007 model year.TNT has supported Ford with manufacturing support services in Oakville for more than 15 years. This operation will help meet broadcast requirements for the plant and facilitate a more direct flow of materials for mounting and balancing before installation on vehicles. This operation is TNT's gateway to the flexible manufacturing process which is now part of the Way Forward Program efforts of Ford. The tire and wheel operation will begin in July 2006.
"TNT's tire and wheel sequencing operation is just one step in Ford's plan to develop flexible manufacturing processes at its ! Oakville plant," said Kerry Zielinski, director of business development, TNT Logistics North America. "Since this will be Ford's largest complex in North America, we understand the importance that material flow services will play in the future of this plant."
TNT Logistics provides a variety of logistics services to Ford in many locations across the world, which includes manufacturing support for truck and automobile production in Avon Lake, Ohio; Brownstown, Mich.; Westland, Mich., and Kansas ity, Mo. TNT also provides transportation services in a variety of locations in both the U.S. and Canada.
"We're pleased to have been selected by Ford Motor Company to help with their plans for further developing flexible manufacturing," said Steve Kowalkoski, vice president automotive, TNT Logistics North America. "This latest expansion with Ford solidifies our role of providing them with high-quality, on-demand supply chain logistics services."
TNT Logistics North America is a business unit of TNT Logistics, a leading global logistics company. It designs, implements and operates complex supply chain solutions on a national, regional or global scale for medium to large enterprises. TNT exploits technology to achieve optimization, integration and visibility throughout the supply chain. The company focuses on a diverse range of market sectors including automotive, tires, general industry, fast moving consumer goods/retail, rail and utilities.
