PECM Issue 35 2018 | Page 49

Optimize your manufacturing operations MES, SCADA, & Sequencing Software Solutions • • • • • User Configurable Machine Control Granular Traceability Error Proofing Build in Sequence • 24 x 7 Live Support • In-house developers • Experience with 20+ automotive OEMs [email protected] +44 (0) 1869-238 080 www.Insequence.com The European aftermarket is also a highly competitive market, where quality is still an important choice criterion, followed by availability and price. With the online shopping boom hitting the aftermarket sector, an increasing number of customers are using digital channels to compare prices, obtain perspectives on product quality and determine which ones to buy. Consequently, parts ecommerce is increasing price transparency and providing greater diversity of supply. In this competitive ecommerce market, aftermarket suppliers can differentiate themselves from their competitors by providing the quickest delivery service. Same-day delivery, for example, boosting online aftermarket sales by offering the comfort and convenience of online shopping combined with immediate product access of bricks and mortar stores. Klarius monitors its broad range of emission control components and for many distribution customers now supplies through a virtual warehousing system to ensure product availability and stock transparency across all facilities and warehouses. To guarantee a same-day delivery service, having a strong logistics network and management system is key. Therefore, aftermarket retailers can access both main and decentralised warehouses, rely on dedicated delivery fleets and have a real- time from suppliers that have an overview of inventories across their warehouses. What emerges from these automotive aftermarket trends is that successful initiatives to exploit the potential of this market consist of using changes in the supply infrastructure being driven by manufacturers and distributors. Improving and extending service offering and delivery options, adapting to local requirements and setting-up carefully profiled local stock, while optimizing the planning processes for stock replacement by using supply routes that offer both extensive range and immediate availability. With the aim of providing its customers with this kind of high-quality service, Klarius Products Ltd has been addressing these trends and evolving its business model. Klarius is continuously expanding its UK manufactured high-quality product range, and now counts over 10,000 items in its range. These are available across Europe, where Klarius is constantly setting up new profiled stock locations with a rising number of partners and online retailers. The availability of the entire Klarius range is enhanced through a virtual warehousing system to ensure product availability and flexible stockholding solutions across all facilities and warehouses. Thanks to national and international collaborations, supported by improved local logistics solutions, the company has pioneered ‘next-morning’ delivery from the manufacturer, which is now being extended across Europe. About Klarius Products Klarius Products is a dedicated Emission Control Products manufacture and supply company servicing primarily the UK and EU markets. The business supplies type approved exhausts, CATs and DPFs designed, developed and manufactured in the UK and delivered via its own logistics operation. Klarius Products operations are centred on the manufacturing, R&D, test track, logistics and stock facility hub based in Cheadle in the UK. www.klarius.eu