Inbound-to-Manufacturing & Engine Logistics Optimization in the Aerospace and Defense sector

Project Overview

One of our customers, operating in the aerospace and defense sector, faced challenges in efficiently managing inbound-to-manufacturing flows and engine logistics. To address these complexities across 17 operating plants and 20 warehouses, they outsourced their supply chain management to CEVA Logistics 4PL Solutions.

Our Customer’s Business Challenge

Our client struggled to find a high-level solution in order to:

Gain end‑to‑end visibility across 1,000 vendors and all transport modes
Reduce costs caused by inefficient coordination between planning, operations and logistics service providers
Address limited visibility and reactive decision‑making driven by incomplete data.
Centralize global operations at a global level representing 200,000+ shipments per year
Ensure robust and seamless crisis management in an uncertain global environment

Transformation Story

See how CEVA’s 4PL Solutions meet the needs of a global Aerospace & Defense actor by managing inbound, engines, aftermarket business units

Control towers in APAC, EMEA, AMER provide 24/7 service with a follow-the-sun approach
Seat at the planning table Maximises our customer’s saving potential by injecting planning & logistics knowledge into the operation
Dedicated strategic improvement team committed to achieving cost reductions year-on-year
EDI connections with TMS and ERP systems to enhance control and provide visibility of in-transit and on-hand inventory
Data‑driven decision‑making supported by comprehensive On Time In Full, cost, capacity and supplier‑performance insights.
Transparent billing & freight bill audit
Scalable global operating model with strong crisis‑management resilience, proven during COVID and geopolitical conflicts

Tangible Results

Transporting engines with a 0% margin on Airport‑to‑Airport shipments helps avoid about $5.8 million in costs each year.
75% reduction in premium freight usage