Automotive OEM Logistics

Tailored Services for Vehicle Manufacturers:

X2 (UK)’s offerings for automotive OEMs are comprehensive and customised. Some highlights include:

• Sequenced Parts Delivery: We work from your production schedule (and BOM – Bill of Materials) to deliver kits or sequences of parts exactly aligned with assembly order. For example, if you produce 100 cars today in specific trims, we ensure the parts for each car model/variation arrive in the precise build sequence. This might involve pre-sorting components or using dedicated shuttles that run in loop between your logistics center and assembly line multiple times a day. The outcome is a smooth production with no waiting on parts.
• Milkruns and Consolidation Centers: For OEMs with many suppliers, we can operate consolidation hubs or milkrun routes. A milkrun is a scheduled loop where one truck collects parts from multiple suppliers on a route and then delivers all to the OEM in one go. This reduces the number of individual deliveries and optimises load fill. X2 (UK) designs these routes and timings to maximise efficiency while meeting your cut-off times. The result: fewer trucks at your gate and a more predictable inflow of materials.
• Real-Time Visibility & Alerts: Through integration of our tracking systems with your production control, you get real-time visibility of inbound shipments. If a critical delivery is delayed (due to traffic or any issue), our system flags it immediately and our team springs into action – whether that means dispatching an express courier for a portion of the load or rerouting from an alternate stock point. We keep you informed so there are no surprises. This proactive approach helps avoid line stoppages by addressing issues before they impact production.
• Emergency Logistics and Contingency: Despite the best plans, emergencies happen – a sudden quality hold on a batch of parts, or a spike in production volume to meet new orders. X2 (UK) offers 24/7 emergency logistics support for OEMs. We have access to expeditors and even air freight channels for international urgent shipments. Moreover, as part of contingency planning, we often position standby vehicles near key supplier regions or maintain a “hot team” ready to arrange alternative sourcing or alternate routes at a moment’s notice. Our mission is to be the safety net that guarantees continuity for your assembly operations.
• Outbound and Service Parts Logistics: While inbound to manufacturing is the main focus, we also handle outbound logistics for OEMs, such as moving newly built vehicles (utilising our network for finished vehicle transport) or distributing service and spare parts to the aftermarket network. Leveraging our partner carriers, we can arrange specialised transporters for cars or manage spare parts distribution centers. This makes X2 (UK) a one-stop solution for both your production supply chain and your aftermarket parts logistics.

By entrusting these logistics functions to X2 (UK), automotive OEMs can reap significant benefits: lower inventory carrying costs, fewer in-plant logistics headaches, and often improved production throughput. We essentially allow your plant management to focus on building cars, while we take care of feeding the line and clearing the output. One of our OEM clients noted that with X2’s multi-haulier solution, they got the flexibility of a broad carrier base but without the headache of managing multiple relationships – we handled that complexity, delivering them simplicity and resultsx2uk.com.