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Production and Manufacturing

Streamline your supply chain from procurement to production. Our logistic services use rich experience and expertise to reduce your costs and optimize processes.

Non-stop every day – minute-by-minute

We’ll handle all activities for you that are associated with supplying your manufacturing – from kitting and sub-assembly to JIT and JIS delivery. We focus on keeping your supply chain lean and providing just the right amount of material for on-time manufacturing – using the latest technology to manage all aspects of your manufacturing supply.

You’ll save on logistics costs because we reduce safety stock, lead times, and excess inventory – and make your suppliers feel like you’re right next door.

Our production logistics approach

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    Reduced logistics costs

    Avoid rush shipments and low/surplus inventory.

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    Streamlined procurement

    Get control and transparency with a sequenced, faster flow of inbound goods.

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    Control through real-time data

    See real-time inventory level to help make smart reordering decisions.

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    Cut distribution costs

    Our value-added and quality control/assurance services allow you to reduce the risk of unsuitable shipping stock.

Find your perfect solution

We have many years of experience providing transportation and logistics solutions for the automotive and heavy industries. Our customer portfolio includes many of the world’s largest OEMs and Tier 1 and 2 suppliers. You can also benefit from our knowledge to optimize your supply chain from procurement to actual production operations.

Total control with PVMI

Join some of the largest and fastest-growing technology companies that use DB Schenker to manage their global supply chains. 

The traditional view of Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) solutions focuses on using VMI to keep inventory off the manufacturer’s books until it is needed for conversion to branded products based on customer orders. However, we have a broader view! Our Production Vendor Management Inventory (PVMI) ensures that your inventory is replenished at the right time.

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