DB Schenker has helped move global automaker Stellantis into a new 5-star green energy-rated distributions centre in Mickelham from its old Port Melbourne facility.
Stellantis represents 16 automotive brands including Fiat and Jeep, and the move to the new 14,000 sqm facility involved the transport of over 40,000 SKUs.
DB Schenker Australia and New Zealand CCO Filippa Rusec says the company’s expertise in the vehicle and transport sector is what allowed it to help Stellantis complete a successful move.
“DB Schenker has been providing end-to-end inbound and outbound management of spare parts for Australia, to stock almost 200 dealers,” Rusec says.
“We were chosen to manage this move because our expertise and resources enabled us to continue service to dealers during the move.
“We’ve worked collaboratively with Stellantis for more than five years now, and we’ve been growing as the customer grows.”
The partnership between the two companies has been extended for another 12 months as a result of the successful transition.
Stellantis’ new facility includes a 2200 sqm mezzanine deck and will involve a two-shift operation, receiving more than 100,000 lines and picking a quarter of a million lines each year.
In addition to spare parts management DB Schenker also provides IT, labour and material handling equipment to Stellantis.
“This modern facility is a step into the future for Stellantis, and DB Schenker is ready to support this valued customer on their growth journey,” DB Schenker Key Account Manager Michael Canning says.
“DB Schenker is able to stay agile and flexible for future expansion, so that if Stellantis has expanding requirements we are ready to assist promptly.”
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