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MAHINDRA SA GETS WORLD CLASS PARTS DISTRIBUTION OPERATION Mahindra South Africa, which markets Mahindra and SsangYong vehicles locally, has shown consistent growth in the last 10 years that it has been operating in Southern Africa. The company has now taken its game ahead in terms of providing world class parts distribution to its dealer network which ultimately benefits its thousands of customers. The all-in-one MACS mobile electric air-conditioning unit. “Since the start of operations in 2004, Mahindra SA has been focusing on after sales support which is among the best in the industry. This new warehouse operation is a further indicator of the focus we are placing on providing outstanding customer care,” said Mahindra SA CEO, Ashok Thakur. “We have taken a one-stop-solution approach with Savino Del Bene (SDB) South Africa, one of the world’s leading logistics specialists taking responsibility for the entire supply chain, from ordering to receiving, warehousing and delivery. SDB is already doing the forwarding and clearing of our vehicles, including exports,” added Thakur. The new system is paperless with Mahindra and SsangYong dealers being able to track their orders every step of the way in real time. The operation is already running at a first time supply rate of over 90%, with a target of 99.7%. The Mahindra parts operation has been relocated to a 10,000m2 warehouse in Khulani Business Park in Jet Park, Ekurhuleni. Mahindra and SsangYong parts are binned in an area of 3,500m2 with space for expansion. SDB has a strategic alliance with InSync Solutions, a company in the Imperial fold, which is a specialist in all aspects of logistics management, including extensive experience in the automotive field. The three-month migration process was virtually seamless which was important as it involved maintaining a parts supply to the dealer network. The project involved moving and re-binning more than 100,000 items. Besides using a number of different sized bins, on the basis of ‘one part number one bin,’ the system includes two lean lift storage units which are ideal for storing small and valuable items. Each unit, which stands 8-metres in height, can store 3,500 small parts which can be accessed by punching in a sequence of numbers to bring the selected tray into position for the required part to be picked. This latest contract brings to 22 the different automotive brands in South Africa, which have projects handled by SDB, with the first one dating back 15 years. “We are very pleased with the manner in which our move to this new parts distribution centre is progressing and this bodes well for an ongoing fruitful relationship between Mahindra SA and SDB as well as its service provider InSync Solutions, which is a further example of our ongoing focus on improving the customer experience,” concluded Mahindra SA CEO Ashok Thakur. 24 Volt electric driven mobile air-conditioning unit Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned cabin in mining and other machine applications, where space constraints prevent installation of conventional compressors. Our unit requires NO BELT to operate which in turn means no downtime when compressor failure occurs. It draws its power from the batteries and 38 - 45 amps from the alternator. Advantages include: Ÿ No effect on vehicle performance Ÿ Can be installed anywhere on your vehicle Ÿ Quick and easy installation for R134a applications Ÿ Very robust and versatile Ÿ Easy to maintain and repair Visit our brand new, user-friendly website www.macsauto.co.za Head Office: 011 498 0700, [email protected] (refrigeration), [email protected] (automotive). Bloemfontein: 051 433 4349, [email protected] (refrigeration), 051 404 9999 [email protected] (automotive). Cape Town: 021 510 7599, [email protected]. KwaZulu Natal: 031 577 0110, [email protected]. Nelspruit: 013 752 4941, [email protected]. Port Elizabeth: 041 451 1939, [email protected]. Pretoria: 012 327 2080, [email protected]. Exports: 011 498 0700, [email protected]. Professional expertise. Comprehensive product range. Faster service with solid backup.