Initial situation:
- Unstable delivery performance of multiple Tier-1 suppliers disrupted production across Van assembly plants in Europe and North America.
- High air freight costs arose from supply backlogs and short-term delivery failures.
- Root causes: missing transparency, unstable upstream supply chains, capacity gaps, and fragmented communication.
Our approach:
- Deployed four T.A.S. FORCE experts on-site – each assigned to a key supplier location: Germany, Poland, and twice in the Czech Republic.
- Conducted 360° diagnostics across logistics, production, and material availability.
- Developed recovery plans with clear milestones and fast-impact actions.
- Eliminated air freight dependency by restoring planning accuracy and switching to sea and road freight.
Results:
- Backlogs fully cleared at all suppliers within just 4 weeks.
- Critical deliveries transitioned from air to standard freight without disruption.
- Long-term serial delivery mode restored – escalation risk eliminated.
- Supplier teams empowered and stabilized through structured process guidance.
Conclusion:
Delivery risks resolved, costs reduced, and supply performance secured – through local presence and hands-on execution.
