27.01.2010 IVECO Renews Contract with Kuehne + Nagel

Commercial vehicle and bus manufacturer, IVECO, has renewed Kuehne +Nagel's logistics service contract for another three years. Kuehne + Nagel manages the majority of IVECO's European aftermarket supply. The logistics solution covers the management of five regional spare parts distribution centres in Turin (Italy), Langenau (Germany), Madrid (Spain), Trappes (France) and Winsford (UK). The contract involves a total of 300,000 m2 of logistics space with between 80,000 to 160,000 stock-keeping units per depot. The annual flow of nine million order lines, ranging from small components to entire engine blocks, totals well over 60,000 tons of outgoing cargo.

Kuehne + Nagel also manages the entire distribution of stock via overnight shipments via its automotive distribution network throughout Europe, including Ireland, Scandinavia, Benelux and Portugal among others. Kuehne + Nagel will also introduce enhancements such as RFID and pick-by-voice technologies, and will implement restructuring measures in order to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of IVECO's spare parts supply chain.

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