What do we offer?

The multi complex structures and supply chain of the automotive industry impose big challenges on logistics services, and require expertise in the design of supply chain management, process planning and operations efficiency. This is because the delivery of components from numerous companies in different countries must be carefully coordinated to ensure a smooth manufacturing and assembly process.
Our experts in each global region will work with our clients to provide tailor-made solutions to meet any specific needs and requirements. ARD Courier GmbH offers world-wide, entire supply chain solutions including inbound procurement, production logistics, service parts distribution, and finished vehicle transportation.
Our range of services includes:

Inbound Procurement Logistics

  • Buyers’ consolidation
  • Multi-country cross docking
  • Milk run collection
  • Parts consolidation center (PCC)
  • Complete knock down operation
  • Packing designing
  • Vendor managed inventory

Production Logistics

  • Just-in-time (JIT)
  • Sequencing to production line (Direct dock, P-Lane)
  • Material handing operation (MHO)
  • Marketplace management
  • Kanban system
  • Shunt operation with RFID
  • Off-dock inland container yard management
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Service Parts Logistics

  • Night distribution
  • Cross dock and platform activities
  • Scanning and visibility

CBU (Complete Built Unit) Transportation and PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection)

  • Land/sea/air transportation for CBU includes prototype vehicles
  • PDI

Other Related Services to Automotive Industry

  • 3PL / LLP (Lead Logistics Provider)
  • Equipment transportation and installation
  • Optimal site simulation tool
  • Route optimizing simulation tool
  • Pipeline visibility system and PO management system
  • Return rack and lithium ion battery collection
  • Other logistics technologies (Double-deck containers for SKD or motorcycles, Strang system for coil transport, anti-vibration for sensitive electrical auto parts.)

Our Solutions

Tackling safety, environmental regulations & transportation of dangerous goods.

We specialise in covered car transport, enclosed car transport and international car transport.

We offer you a dependable and fast delivery of smaller shipments door to door.

Our Expertise

COMMERCIAL

Our Sales Consultant will be available to advise and guide you throughout the move process. Our coordinators are focused on ensuring that every move runs smoothly, from departure to arrival.

They analyse the needs of the client from the very first contact. In particular, during the technical visit their expertise is used to assess the weight and volume of the consignment, as well as consider other factors which may affect the move, such as loading restrictions, access to the property, or tight corners.

They ensure that best practice is applied throughout the move process to achieve complete customer satisfaction.

TECHNICAL

We use skilled packers and movers using quality packing material to protect your belongings.

Owing to its reputation as a quality removals company and to the volume of its traffic, the ARD Courier GmbH is in a position to permanently employ a large number of packers. We have also been able to develop new materials to contain and protect your items as customer needs change. Custom-made containers can also be made for special items. See Packing for more information.

LOCALIZATION

Owing to its reputation as a quality removals company and to the volume of its traffic, the ARD Courier GmbH is in a position to permanently employ a large number of packers. We have also been able to develop new materials to contain and protect your items as customer needs change.