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Electric mobility has taken the world by storm, promising reducing carbon emissions and fuel costs. The race is on in the auto industry, with new advancements in electric motors, power electronics, lightweight materials, and battery systems. Yet, the transformation doesn't stop with the vehicles—it's also about the innovative supply chain solutions powering the electric vehicle (EV) industry. In this era of automotive innovation, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services emerges as a leading supplier and engineering partner globally. "Considering thyssenkrupp's global presence, taking the lead with our expertise is not only one of our core principles but simply the right thing to do," said Christopher Merz, president and CEO of thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, underlining the company's pivotal role in supporting the EV industry.
With over 75 company-staffed and operated distribution centers in the United States alone, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, as part of the global thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Solutions business, has been a key logistics partner in the e-mobility space for nearly a decade. Partnering with industry leaders to drive sustainability, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. The company specializes in warehousing and transporting raw materials, from metals to hazardous substances, while maintaining industry-leading standards through quality inspection, sorting, rework, testing, and engineering services. The company also prioritizes just-in-time delivery, automotive component sequencing, material flow optimization, and yard management solutions within its EV sector. Today, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services delivers high-tech components, energy storage units, advanced systems and tailored automation solutions for vehicle manufacturing while expanding into electric mobility service parts distribution.
"E-mobility is a major focus of our business today, not only for cars but also all forms of transportation," emphasized Bob Denehy, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services' chief commercial officer, highlighting the company's dedication to renewable energy logistics and future innovations. "We feel very strongly about renewable energy and carbon neutrality," he added. This sentiment is echoed by Merz, who underscored the importance of collaboration with leading EV manufacturers. "We actively engage with customers to align with their emission-reduction goals while providing world-class service," he explained.
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The Backbone of EV Manufacturing: thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services
The demands for mobility have never been greater, and neither have the challenges. As the EV industry experiences fluctuations due to external economic, political and geopolitical influences, customers increasingly seek sustainability, autonomy and connectivity on a large scale. "Just as the EV industry is adjusting to the ever-changing landscape by offering lower-cost options and other derivatives, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services is doing the same," said Merz, emphasizing the company's commitment to remaining diversified with business in other verticals. Similarly, both the digital push and rapid innovation present opportunities and obstacles. "With our renewable energy logistics experience in this space, the opportunity for our market share to grow across all forms of mobility is significant," said Denehy, adding that thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services has experts on staff who are comfortable, knowledgeable, and experienced. These qualities make them reliable and trustworthy partners across the industry.
The company customizes its supply chain solutions for the EV industry, focusing on renewable commodities, EV manufacturing and reverse logistics. Its priority is technology, automation and innovation, making it a key player in the automotive industry. In EV manufacturing and warehousing, the company offers climate-controlled storage for sensitive EV components and efficient inventory management systems to reduce risks. Its company-staffed multiclient distribution network ensures rapid, just-in-time delivery of parts to manufacturing facilities. In transportation, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services specializes in the secure transport of hazardous materials like lithium-ion batteries, using eco-friendly vehicles and advanced tracking technologies for logistics.
thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services' innovative approach sets it apart, providing value through expertise, urgency and cost controls. "We aim to deliver measurable value to our customers on a greater scale than if they handled these tasks themselves," explained Denehy. By reducing costs, speeding up development and minimizing downtime, the company benefits customers in the EV sector. Outsourcing via thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services allows customers to focus their resources elsewhere, promoting growth. According to Denehy, their competitive edge lies in their cost-consciousness, flexibility and efficiency, especially in renewable energy logistics and EVs.
thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services Has Solutions for EV Manufacturing: Physical Goods to Supply Chain Solutions
"The solutions we offer often are unseen," said Merz, highlighting that thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services provides services including systems and digital enhancement, warehouse management systems (WMS), customer relationship management (CRM) and power apps. Through these technologies, inefficiencies are removed from the supply chain, enhancing overall knowledge. He admits that thinking about physical products can be misleading unless one thinks about also including labor, warehouses, tractors, trailers, forklifts and so on. By blending innovation with these elements, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services creates efficient processes and technologies that enable streamlined operations and end-to-end supply chain agility.
"Our team of subject matter experts is by far our most outstanding product," Merz concluded, highlighting their extensive experience and adaptability in finding the best solutions for clients.
Numerous customers, including MN8, a major US renewable energy producer, have embraced the company's supply chain program and have partnered with them for 12 months now. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services provides MN8 with warehousing for EV chargers and electrical equipment used in station construction, as well as storing service parts and delivering them to construction sites across the southern United States. "thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services' program has streamlined our operations by allowing a fully operational warehousing and transportation solution," said Tyler Rodgers, senior analyst and inventory control manager at MN8, referring to how thyssenkrupp's solutions helped to address specific challenges MN8 was facing pre-partnership. This integration brought efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness to MN8. "thyssenkrupp is always just a phone call or email away and prepared for any situation that may occur, whether that be proactive or reactive," said Rodgers, highlighting how their successful partnership will grow in the upcoming years.
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The Future of E-Mobility: thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services' Vision and Commitment
With organic growth of 20 percent year over year for the last five years, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services is determined to maintain its momentum by delivering reliable and measurable value in its supply chain services. The company aims to strengthen its role as a trusted partner in driving sustainable innovation, particularly in the renewable energy sector, including electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries. Furthermore, leveraging insights and advancements from the automotive sector will serve as a foundation for the company's plans to increasingly focus on other modes of transportation, including electric buses, trains, and marine and aerial vehicles.
Merz anticipates shifts in e-mobility trends due to geopolitical changes and advancements in renewable energy. "We are not only driven by the business-case discussion, but also by our moral and ethical compass," he remarked. He noted thyssenkrupp's increased emphasis on the future of market agility, real-time data, advanced forecasting, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and operational excellence. "We continue to seek partners that share our values," he emphasized.
Denehy envisions technology driving the future of e-mobility, with most vehicles transitioning to EVs. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services has positioned itself as a leader in supporting the EV sector as new autonomous systems emerge. "We see ourselves as a key part of that future, as well as contributing to make the world a more sustainable place," he concluded.
This article was done in paid partnership with thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services and edited by Newsweek staff.
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