A global automotive supplier met the complex just-in-time (JIT) delivery needs of their advanced brand-independent manufacturing operation, all while improving delivery predictability, cutting emissions and eliminating manual internal processes.
Challenge
Magna’s bold vision for JIT manufacturing was in jeopardy as the demands of manually coordinating shipments precisely across numerous points of origin in Europe were unsustainable. If one shipment arrived out of sequence, customers like BMW and Daimler could face costly manufacturing delays, including shutting down production lines.
Solution
Magna chose Movement by project44™ as a foundation for transportation value chain analytics. In less than 4 weeks, Magna was collecting, normalizing and enriching data from hundreds of telematics devices – and feeding that enriched data into their critical systems. The Magna team now optimizes routes and proactively plans for predicted future issues to achieve OTIF within precise appointment windows. And they’ve achieved this level of insight while remaining in full GDPR compliance.
Results
01
40% increase in OTIF deliveries within first two months
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100% increase in internal productivity — doubled shipments without adding support headcount
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Rapid time to value with implementation taking less than 4 weeks
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40% cost savings in the event of special transport
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Significant reduction in CO2 emissions
About Magna
With over 100 years of vehicle production experience, Magna is the leading brand-independent engineering and manufacturing partner for OEMs. Over the years, 29 different models have rolled off our production lines, adding up to more than 3.5 million vehicles.
Magna currently holds contracts to produce vehicles for BMW, Daimler, and Jaguar Land Rover. Their state-of-the-art facilities are capable of producing vehicles with conventional, hybrid and electric powertrains — in some cases, all on the same production line, something no other independent manufacturer can claim worldwide.
Through Magna’s Smart Factory approach, they offer customers the best available techniques and innovative solutions in complete vehicle manufacturing.
