Materials Services
Supply Chain Services
Supply Chain Services
Automotive Sequencing Solutions
thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services helps OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers reduce disruption, improve visibility, and keep production moving with integrated warehousing, sequencing, transportation, and quality support.
Whether you are managing launch volatility, supplier inconsistency, premium freight pressure, or line-side delivery demands, we design and operate automotive supply chain solutions built for performance, speed, and control.
When production is on the line, reactive logistics is not enough.
Automotive supply chains are under constant pressure to do more with less while avoiding costly disruption. A missed delivery, inventory gap, quality issue, or sequencing error can quickly lead to downtime, expedited freight, added labor costs, and missed customer commitments.
thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services helps automotive leaders solve challenges such as:
Unreliable inbound material flow
JIT and JIS complexity across multiple programs
Limited inventory visibility and poor coordination
Rising transportation costs and premium freight spend
Quality issues that require immediate containment and response
Launch support for new vehicle platforms, including EV programs
Capacity needs that shift faster than internal teams can adapt
We help you move from reactive firefighting to a more controlled, resilient operation.
Warehousing & Distribution
Warehousing & Distribution
Gain control of inventory, improve material flow, and support production with the right footprint and operating model. Our dedicated and multi-client warehousing solutions are engineered for automotive environments where timing, visibility, and execution matter every day. From inbound storage and cross-dock operations to service parts and EV-related inventory support, we help ensure material is where it needs to be when it needs to be there.
Capabilities include:
Bonded and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Solutions
Dedicated & multi-client warehousing
Inventory management & real-time visibility
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Cross-docking & flow-through operations
Kitting, inspection & light assembly
Reverse logistics & returns management
Whether supporting just-in-time production, service parts distribution, or EV battery storage, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services delivers the flexibility and scalability automotive supply chains demand.
Automotive Sequencing (JIT & JIS)
Automotive Sequencing (JIT & JIS)
Reduce line-side risk with sequencing operations built for precision and production continuity.
In automotive, sequencing errors do not just create inconvenience. They create downtime, labor disruption, and cost. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services delivers Just-In-Time and Just-In-Sequence solutions that align material, labor, and transportation with your production schedule.
Our sequencing services support:
Line-side delivery synchronized to build schedules
JIT/JIS material sequencing for multiple vehicle platforms
Sub-assembly & kitting operations
High-frequency shuttle management
EDI, ASN, barcoding & labeling integration
Inventory accuracy and footprint reduction
With proven experience supporting major OEM assembly plants, our sequencing operations are designed to reduce downtime, improve responsiveness, and enable seamless production flow.
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Transportation
Cut delays, reduce premium freight exposure, and improve on-time performance across your network.
thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services delivers fast, reliable, and flexible transportation services purpose-built for automotive supply chains. Our asset-based fleet, multimodal expertise, and Transportation Management Center (TMC) ensure consistent on-time performance you can count on, even in the most demanding environments. Proven experience managing bonded warehouse operations
Transportation services include:
Yard & dock management
High-volume JIT shuttle operations
Local, regional & expedited deliveries
Milk runs & supplier pickups
Truckload (Dry Van, Flatbed, Conestoga)
Multimodal transportation (LTL, FTL, Air & Ocean)
Transportation network optimization
Load analysis & optimization
Control tower & 24/7 customer support
Backed by advanced TMS platforms and experienced operations teams, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services helps automotive customers improve:
On-time delivery
Transportation visibility
Cost control
Network responsiveness
Supplier and plant coordination
Quality Inspection, Sorting, Containment & Rework
Quality Inspection, Sorting, Containment & Rework
Respond fast when quality issues threaten production, customer satisfaction, or brand reputation.
Quality is non-negotiable in automotive manufacturing. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services provides expert-level quality solutions that protect production, brand reputation, and customer satisfaction.
Quality services include:
Inspection, sorting, containment & rework
Safe launch support
Customer rejection & claim management
Root cause analysis & corrective action
Quality engineering & plant-based programs
Non-destructive & destructive testing
Finished vehicle repair & Class A metal finishing
Rapid response & Aircraft on Ground (AOG) services
With ISO-certified operations and thousands of automotive projects completed, our quality teams help improve:
Production protection
Response time
Defect containment
Customer satisfaction
Operational confidence
Why Automotive Leaders Choose thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services
Deep OEM & Tier 1 supplier expertise
Integrated logistics, transportation & quality under one partner
Scalable solutions for ICE, hybrid & EV programs
Customer-centric operations with measurable results
Advanced technology, visibility & KPI-driven performance
From launch to legacy platforms, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services is a trusted partner for automotive supply chains optimized for today and engineered for tomorrow.
thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services partners with leading Automotive OEMs and suppliers to design, manage, and operate resilient, high-performance supply chains. From inbound materials to line-side delivery and aftermarket support, our integrated logistics, sequencing, transportation, and quality solutions help keep production running—on time, every time.
With deep-rooted automotive expertise, a strong North American footprint, and scalable operations, we support traditional OEMs, EV manufacturers, and tier 1 suppliers across the full vehicle lifecycle.