BMW’s parts export operations in Spartanburg are a study in managing complexity and quality in packing, and where innovation can make a big difference.
Among the many logistics and warehouse operations across BMW Manufacturing is Supply Centers America, which is responsible for receiving, consolidating, storing, packing and shipping material for export. It is made up of several warehouses located directly adjacent to the Greer inland port, around 3 miles (5km) from the main plant. The volume handled here is nowhere near the scale of the plant’s production and logistics, however there is high complexity, including supply and packaging from the plant and North American suppliers.
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