Synopsis
Implementing Control Tower Management to ensure precise and timely delivery to assembly lines.
Customer Overview
- A global US-based manufacturer assembles Electro-mechanic products in Singapore for Asia distribution.
- Origins: India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, US, EU
- Destinations: Singapore, Southeast Asia
- Industry: Industrial [niche market]
- Annual Business Volume: 3600 AWB / 5000 cbm
Challenges
- No visibility or pre-alerts on inbound cargoes to feed assembly lines
- Delayed customs clearance
- Increased urgent shipments
- Lack of supplier performance monitoring
- Missed KPIs
- Strained relationship with end-users
Apl Logistics Solutions
- Control Tower Management
- Process Re-engineering & Improvement
- Dock-to-Stock & Dock-to-Inspection
Benefits
- Enhanced Visibility and 2PL KPI’s through APL Logistics’ implementing and managing the dock-to-stock / inspection processes
- Cost Savings: Saved over $100K after 6 months of implementation by eliminating urgent airfreight shipments and overtime work
- Timely Delivery to Assembly lines: Reduced import-for-delivery-to-assembly time from 72 hrs to 24 hrs. 200% improvement
