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Even now, as the global pandemic slows and the world reopens to full capacity operations, you don’t have to look far to find shipping delays.

An enormous auto parts manufacturer based in Mexico, our client manages an unusually complex and demanding supply chain that frequently ships specific car parts and materials to the Canadian auto assembly line.

They approached Vector seeking a simpler and more efficient freight operation due to increased shipping as the calls for more ZEVs (zero-emission vehicles) became louder. Inventories are a limiting factor, this translates to extremely tight shipping deadlines that cannot be delayed. Our client relies on efficient delivery of goods to ensure a solid production plan for their customers.

For companies in the automotive industry, even the smallest nut and bolt needs to be delivered on time for the rest of the forecasted production plan to be completed successfully.

Extremely Tight Deadline:
We needed to meet a strict deadline so the client would stay within contractual operations and the recipient would not experience any delays in production line assembly.

Guarantee of Freight Delivery:
This cargo had to be kept in pristine condition to ensure it would be usable for the Canadian assembly line.

Real-Time Management:
Everyone involved in the logistics solution required real-time updates on where the freight was and how quickly it would arrive at the designated location—within 24 hours.

The standard working model of our client is referred to as EXW (Ex Works: is one of the 11 current Incoterms), which means a negotiation occurs where the buyer agrees to pay for the transportation costs to receive their needed inventory. The supplier then works to ensure the product will be ready at a given time and space.

Anytime the seller cannot meet these needs, they must do everything possible to accommodate delivery.

Therefore, our client was facing the challenge of managing to get a set of auto parts to arrive safely at the Canadian assembly factory in less than 30 hours and, if possible, under 24 hours.

While this may seem easy given the solid highway system between Mexico and Canada, the margin for error was simply too small to risk. Between border crossings and other common road issues like breakdowns, weather, or accidents, it made more sense to seek a better-and faster-solution.

The efficiency by which the team at the Mexican parts supplier palletized and properly packaged their cargo was swift and professional. We worked closely with the local team to secure several transportation providers, ensuring the most cost-efficient option for our client to still meet their extremely tight deadline.

Client-Focused Logistics Services

At Vector, we are proud of the dedication and problem-solving of our capable team. This, combined with the strong partnership developed through every client interaction, is what creates desired results.

In the case of the Mexican auto part manufacturer, their ability to shift into a different mode in response to our suggestions led to a successful outcome. As they put it:

Let us find the solution to your problem. We will take care of your business like it was our own. Contact our team today to get started. When it comes to expedited shipping, there’s no time to waste!