In the automotive supply chain system, inbound logistics of components plays a crucial role. It is an important step to ensure the smooth operation, continuous improvement, and optimization of the entire automotive supply chain system. Therefore, studying and improving the management process of inbound logistics is of great significance for automotive manufacturing companies to reduce logistics costs and enhance core competitiveness. Huatong Automotive Logistics has invested in more than 300 box trucks for the pickup of components from over a hundred suppliers. The business coverage includes the Liaoning region, Jilin Changchun region, and Shandong region. All vehicles are equipped with GPS monitoring and visual surveillance throughout the transportation process to ensure quality and safety. In response to national policies, Huatong introduced new energy trucks starting from 2020 to support the transportation of BMW components, aiming to achieve zero-emission transport in line with the national “dual-carbon” initiative. Huatong Automotive Logistics always puts customers at the center, with a service concept focused on customer satisfaction and creating surprises for customers. Through lean logistics management processes, it aims to enhance service quality and improve business efficiency.
Huatong is committed to exploring lean logistics and continuously seeking sustainable green logistic operations. Simultaneously, it is actively working on improving industrial structure and promoting the development of the industry ecosystem. Through process coordination and optimized route planning, Huatong aims to seamlessly integrate information flow with the supply chain, achieving innovative breakthroughs in various dimensions such as delivery timeliness, accuracy, and stability.
Huatong Automotive Logistics Co., Ltd. is the primary logistics carrier for inbound transportation of Baoding BMW components. It follows the JIX (JIS5300/JIT) transport mode, covering transportation regions in Liaoning, Jilin, and Shandong provinces.
Multiple suppliers (LTL/FTL) within the region engage in the cycle of picking up goods. The main process consists of front-end consolidation, trunk transportation, and final integration of distribution to different factories. This process maximizes vehicle load capacity, meeting the goals of high efficiency, low cost, and reducing storage pressure for the host factory. As a result, it achieves rapid circulation of materials and equipment.
Following the customer’s production requirements, the transportation process from the supplier’s end to the customer’s end is completed within the planned delivery time. The delivery adopts a small-batch, multi-frequency transport mode to meet the diverse and personalized needs of customers in reducing inventory and minimizing storage space waste. This ultimately achieves the customer’s logistics production refinement standards.
Huatong Factory Logistics has put in more than 300 vans, involving more than 100 parts suppliers to pick up goods, the business covers Liaoning region, Jilin, Changchun region, and Shandong region. Only in Liaoning and Shenyang regions, he daily average delivery volume is about 3000 cubic meters.
Implement remote monitoring and precise positioning of vehicles. Monitor the real-time trajectory of vehicles and promptly respond with alarms in cases of overloaded or overlimit transport vehicles, deviation from the planned route, or abnormal parking, in order to reduce safety issues caused by improper driver behavior. Additionally, supervise the operating time of vehicles to ensure timely delivery of orders.
By leveraging means such as the Internet, mobile communication technology, and database technology, the transportation process of goods can be made transparent, increasing control over the transportation process. By capturing driver behavior data, the aim of effectively reminding drivers to drive safely is achieved. At the same time, by having control over the transportation process, redundant steps can be reduced, transportation costs can be lowered, and vehicle operating efficiency can be improved.
Huatong is actively engaged in the innovation and application of clean energy and has launched LNG and electric trucks. Taking this as a starting point, Huatong continues to promote the use of clean energy, stepping on the road of green development belonging to Huatong Logistics, and contributing to the green and sustainable development of the country.
