Stellantis turns to ICL and Agillence to optimise North American finished vehicle logistics network
Stellantis has selected ICL and Agillence to optimise its North American finished vehicle logistics network using data-driven routing and scenario analysis.
Agillence's Lean Logistics Optimizer (ALLO) platform will be used to enhance Stellantis' vehicle logistics
Source: Agillence
Stellantis North America has selected automotive logistics technology provider ICL and optimisation specialist Agillence to support the redesign and optimisation of its finished vehicle logistics network across the region, as the carmaker looks to improve vehicle flow, reduce dwell times and strengthen network resilience.
The partnership will see ICL's Rubicon team deploy Agillence's Lean Logistics Optimizer (ALLO) platform, also being used by Rivian, to enhance Stellantis' network planning capabilities through advanced modelling, routing analysis and scenario-based optimisation. The project follows what the companies described as a detailed evaluation process that identified opportunities to improve efficiency and overall network performance.
Finished vehicle logistics planning has become increasingly complex for OEMs operating across North America, requiring the coordination of multimodal transport networks, ports, vehicle processing centres (VPCs) and dealer delivery requirements while balancing cost and service levels. Stellantis said it is investing in more data-driven planning tools to improve decision-making and respond more effectively to operational disruptions and changing market conditions.
According to the companies, the optimisation platform will provide dealer-level routing analysis and multimodal network optimisation, enabling Stellantis to evaluate alternative routing strategies and network configurations. The system is designed to help the OEM adapt to fluctuations in vehicle volumes, transportation constraints and other supply chain challenges while supporting broader cost-reduction initiatives.
The companies expect the initiative to improve vehicle flow across the network and reduce dwell times at ports and vehicle processing centres, areas that remain critical performance metrics for finished vehicle logistics operations. The enhanced planning capability is also intended to strengthen the resilience of Stellantis' distribution network by allowing logistics teams to model different scenarios and make more informed decisions.
Brian Hook, president and chief executive officer of ICL, and Srini Paruchuri, vice-president of customer strategy and solutions at Agillence, said in a joint statement: “We are pleased to support Stellantis in advancing its network optimisation initiatives through a data-driven, scenario-based approach that enables more efficient and resilient logistics decision-making.”
The award represents a significant win for both suppliers. ICL has more than three decades of experience providing technology solutions for automotive logistics operations, while Agillence specialises in optimisation software and consulting services for inbound, service parts and finished vehicle logistics networks.
For Stellantis, the project forms part of a broader effort to modernise supply chain and distribution operations across North America, with network optimisation increasingly viewed by OEMs as a key lever for improving service levels, reducing logistics costs and increasing agility in a volatile operating environment. It follows a wider trend reshaping finished vehicle logistics, where OEMs are increasingly turning to optimisation platforms, AI-driven analytics and digital modelling tools to gain greater visibility and control over complex distribution networks.
The partnership with ICL and Agillence is one of Stellantis' many recently announced partnerships, and is aimed at improving routing decisions, reducing dwell times and testing alternative network scenarios. More broadly, it reflects how automotive manufacturers are moving from reactive logistics management towards proactive, data-led network orchestration.
