End-to-End Freight Management for Automotive Major
Streamlining JIT shipments from global origins to Nhava Sheva.
At a Glance
- Client: Automotive OEM
- Origin: China, Korea, Germany, Brazil
- Destination: Nhava Sheva, India
- Volume: 800+ TEUs Annually
The Challenge: A leading Automotive OEM was facing critical supply chain disruptions due to “Just in Time” (JIT) shipment requirements. They struggled with high and varying costs across multiple shipping lines and freight forwarders. Furthermore, inconsistent transit times were risking production line stoppages, while administrative teams were burdened with complex audit issues and time-consuming bill verification processes.
The Solution: Oceansphere implemented a comprehensive 100% Space Protection Program to guarantee equipment availability even during peak seasons.
Cost Standardization: We negotiated a flat cost structure in INR, eliminating currency fluctuation risks and billing variances.
Service Level Commitments: Established strict transit time guarantees to meet JIT production schedules.
The Results:
10% Cost Efficiency: Realized significant savings on overall freight spend.
“Auto-Mode” Logistics: Operations became seamless due to guaranteed space protection.
Administrative Ease: Simplified billing reduced audit times, and suppliers reported higher satisfaction due to predictable scheduling.