Case Study

Adler Pelzer Group

Supporting a critical automotive supply chain through trusted logistics

Adler Pelzer Group is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of acoustic and thermal components for the automotive sector.

Its products help improve passenger comfort and thermal efficiency for vehicle manufacturers around the world, including a number of premium automotive brands.

Operating within the fast-moving, high-pressure automotive supply chain, Adler Pelzer relies on Archbold Logistics as its preferred shipping partner for regular domestic and international consignments.

Quite simply, Archbold has never let us down. We can rely on them to deliver our products on time, securely, safely and to the right location. We find them very flexible in terms of their support for our shipping requirements and they are always there to advise. Archbold also removes the administrative burden from ourselves in seeing any delivery through from start to completion and we find this invaluable.

Paul Foster Production Manager, Adler Pelzer

The Challenge

The demands of global automotive supply chains mean that Adler Pelzer requires a logistics partner that can manage business-critical consignments with consistency and care:

  • Time-critical deliveries: Components need to reach customers on time to support tightly managed automotive production schedules.
  • Frequent shipping requirements: Adler Pelzer dispatches regular consignments several times a week, creating a need for dependable day-to-day transport support.
  • European distribution: The business requires reliable delivery to key customers across mainland Europe, including a regular service to Italy.
  • Administrative workload: Managing each delivery from booking through to completion placed a significant burden on internal teams which Adler Pelzer was keen to alleviate.

The Solution

Archbold Logistics acts as Adler Pelzer’s preferred shipping partner, managing regular domestic and international deliveries and providing ongoing support through its Global team:

  • Regular domestic and international deliveries: Archbold manages consignments several times a week, helping Adler Pelzer maintain a dependable flow of products to key customers.
  • Dedicated service to Italy: Archbold has developed a specific service for regular consignments to Adler Pelzer’s customers in Italy.
  • Reduced admin burden from end-to-end delivery management: The team supports each consignment from booking through to completion, reducing the administrative burden on Adler Pelzer’s internal team.
  • Flexible advice and support: Adler Pelzer has direct access to Archbold’s expertise, with the team available to advise and respond when shipping requirements change or a more critical consignment arises.

The Impact

By partnering with Archbold Logistics as their total shipping solution provider, Adler Pelzer benefits from:

  • Dependable delivery: Regular consignments reach customers safely, securely, on time and at the correct location.
  • Reduced administrative burden: Archbold manages deliveries from booking through to completion, freeing Adler Pelzer’s internal team from much of the day-to-day shipping administration.
  • Flexible, responsive support: Archbold can adapt to changing requirements and provide advice when a critical or less straightforward consignment arises.
  • Supply chain peace of mind: With a trusted logistics partner managing both domestic and international deliveries, Adler Pelzer has confidence that its products are in safe hands.

Summary

Through a trusted partnership built on flexibility and operational expertise, Archbold Logistics ensures that Adler Pelzer’s premium components are always in safe hands, protecting their reputation with the world’s leading motor manufacturers on every mile.