Delays caused by industrial action in Calais are inspiring increased demand for emergency logistics expertise, as vehicle manufacturers seek effective supply chain contingency in the wake of another spell of disruption around the French port.
Strategic time-sensitive shipments avert supply chain failure for major vehicle manufacturer An emerging trend for vehicle manufacturers to require multimodal capability from logistics providers has been proven by an accelerated recent shipment completed for a major OEM by emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical.
Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) demonstrate the synergy between a growing UK automotive industry and the requirement for premium logistics provision.
Emergency logistics provides contingency for automotive manufacturers’ complex globalised supply chains Manufacturers cite the risk of supply chain disruption as being their greatest cause of concern, according to recent research by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) and the business standards company, BSI.