Automotive Logistics

Strategic logistics and transportation solutions for automotive parts and vehicle manufacturers

Automotive logistics involves the highly specialized process of planning, implementing, and controlling the movement and storage of automotive parts and vehicles throughout the automotive industry supply chain. The automotive supply chain spans not only the production and assembly of parts and components and the completion and delivery of finished vehicles, but it also encompasses the aftermarket for spare and replacement parts.

Because vehicle applies to the entire product lifecycle, it includes several distinct functions:

  • Inbound Logistics: The transportation of raw materials and components to manufacturing plants.
  • Outbound Logistics: The distribution of finished vehicles to dealerships and consumers.
  • Aftermarket Logistics: Managing the supply of spare and replacement parts and accessories to warehouses and distribution centers, service centers, ecommerce sites, and end consumers.
  • Reverse Logistics: Managing the return of defective or unused parts and components as well as the recycling of returned products.
  • Supply Chain Management: The overall coordination of a multitude of distributors, suppliers and manufacturers, from Tier 1 to Tier 4 suppliers and beyond.

Automotive Logistics Solutions and Expertise

Due to the complex nature of automotive supply chains and manufacturing processes, the auto industry has unique logistics needs:

  • Just-In-Time Delivery (JIT)

    To keep assembly lines humming while minimizing inventory costs and storage needs, the Sheer Logistics team minimizes disruptions by ensuring parts and components arrive precisely when needed by orchestrating carriers across a network of multimodal transportation providers.

  • Sequencing

    For complex assemblies, parts and components need to be delivered in the sequence in which they are needed for the production line. When timing is everything, you can count on Sheer Logistics to deliver solutions that meet the unique needs of your supply chain.

  • Specialized Transportation Services

    Whether you need Sprinter vans to expedite critical parts, flatbeds to haul heavy machinery, full truckloads of raw materials, or container loads of components shipped via ocean liner, Sheer’s brokerage division has the multimodal capacity solutions and specialized equipment you need to power your automotive supply chain.

  • Supply Chain Visibility and Tracking

    Our proprietary SheerExchange middleware connects disparate systems, from ERPs to your TMW, WMS, IMS, and Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms (RTTVP) such as Macropoint, project44 and FourKites, to provide you with unprecedented visibility to shipments and data.

Carrier Network

Not all carriers are created equal. Sheer maintains relationships with a curated pool of high-performance carriers with the right equipment and experience to haul automotive shipments. When you partner with Sheer, we ensure you have access to the right capacity when and where you need it.

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People

Our award-winning team of logistics experts has extensive experience serving the unique and often complex needs of automotive industry manufacturers.

Process

Sheer’s plan for success begins long before your load is picked up. We conduct systematic carrier vetting to ensure that the right carrier is hauling your freight, every time. Once in transit, we closely track each and every shipment throughout its journey, keeping you apprised with updates along the way.

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Technology

Sheer was founded as a strategic managed transportation solutions provider and continues to excel in delivering holistic, tech-driven solutions to our clients. We leverage an industry leading TMS platform, enhanced by our proprietary SheerExchange middleware which allows us to integrate with your existing systems, databases, and best-in-class third-party tech providers.

Case Studies

To learn more about our logistics services and supply chain solutions, please contact us. Below, please find case studies detailing our services and solutions.

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FAQ

Sheer hauls wide variety of food and beverage products for our customers, including: fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat products, bottled water and soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, ice cream, frozen foods, canned goods, bakery products, seafood and more. We also haul bulk ingredients such as grains, flours, sugars and other bulk items used in food production.

Sheer ensures food freshness and safety by using reliable carriers, temperature monitoring, and appropriate handling procedures to prevent spoilage and contamination. We adhere to strict hygiene standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring drivers and staff are trained in food safety protocols.

Sheer does not own warehouses, however can connect clients to our network of warehousing partners.

Sheer Logistics helps with compliance and regulatory requirements in the food and beverage industry by ensuring that all transportation processes adhere to local, national, and international standards. We provide expertise in navigating regulations related to food safety, packaging, labeling, and temperature control, helping to mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance throughout the supply chain.