Improving costs & CO2 efficiency through a packaging pooling solution

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Reusable Packaging Solutions partnered with a leading automotive manufacturer to optimize its supply chain management towards 300 suppliers in Europe.
The automotive industry leader needed to efficiently manage its packaging flows throughout its supply chain.

Our customer’s business challenges

CEVA to implement a complex solution in order to:

Make effective use of the packaging in line with peaks in activity
Ensure all OEM factories inbound flows are in reusable packaging
Reduce empty miles driven

The Solution

Discover how CEVA Reusable Packaging Solutions has helped meet clients’ expectations through eco‑friendly and cost‑effective solutions.

Supply of standardized Foldable Large Container packaging, stackable, reusable and washable
Empty packaging “pool” management for:
5 OEM plants coordinated through over 10+ CEVA consolidation and distribution centres, managing 300k packaging from a strategic & operational performance perspective.
Packaging flow monitoring by central and local CEVA teams:
A dedicated CEVA team, including a contract manager, providing support for suppliers and plants.
KPIs monitoring & continuous optimization
Multiple improvements were tracked, including cost reductions, shorter lead times, and enhanced product integrity.