Bendix opens logistics center in its Acuna campus

Bendix opens logistics center in its Acuna campus

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In response to dramatic, prolonged growth at its Acuna, Coahuila, manufacturing campus, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has established the Acuna Logistics Center to help improve materials flow, inventory control, and cost savings.

The company’s Acuna operation had previously relied on several satellite warehouses for receiving and distribution. With consolidation into a single center, the campus is better able to manage inventory and monitor incoming and outgoing materials flow. 

The logistics center is the fourth building on the expanding Acuna campus. Comprising 109,000 square feet, is located 1.5 miles from Bendix’s Acuna Plant 1, and is staffed by 38 employees, a number which is expected to grow to meet increased need. The facility serves as a centralized receiving and inspection destination – part of a company-wide quality initiative to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

“Growth in our Acuna operation over the last few years has been extraordinary. A centralized distribution center is part of our strategic plan for future expansion,” said Jackie Perez, Bendix Acuña plant manager, in statement. “The logistics center has had a tremendous impact on our operation’s efficiency. Most importantly, the new centralized process improves our effectiveness in meeting customer needs. Customer relationships are paramount, which is why Bendix approaches logistics as a never-ending improvement process.”

Improving material flow, further streamlining parts distribution between the three manufacturing sites on the Acuna campus, and enhancing inventory management help Bendix meet stringent customer delivery requirements, which are increasingly based on just-in-time shipments. 

The campus’ continued evolution includes constant monitoring of shipping and receiving methods. Phase two of Acuna Logistics Center development will explore improvements to inventory replenishment. While efficiency advancements are ongoing, the current changes are expected to bring substantial annual savings for the business operations.

Established in May 1988, the Acuna manufacturing operation is part of the North American presence of Bendix, which operates facilities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition to the new logistics center, the campus currently consists of three state-of-the-art facilities that employ more than 1,400 workers and encompass 412,000 square feet.

Acuna is one of the fastest-growing Bendix manufacturing sites, and executives of Bendix’s parent company, the Knorr-Bremse Group, consider it a model manufacturing facility. Knorr-Bremse honored the Acuña operation as its top-ranked plant worldwide in 2011.

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