Manufacturing and assembly plants need to get parts and raw materials in the right sequence, the right quantity, the right quality and at the right time. In order to reduce inventory levels, manufacturers need to streamline their supply chains and increase their visibility. 

CEVA is the leading expert in providing inbound logistics to, for example, the automotive industry, aerospace engine manufacturers and producers of industrial equipment.
Our service extends beyond transportation and warehousing and includes:

• Kitting
  We manage the selection, packaging and delivery of unassembled parts prior to the assembly line, with the goal of minimizing production and installation time. We integrate the kitting process into our warehouse operations so that the process becomes a seamless part of the inbound supply chain.
  
• Quality control
  We perform quality inspections in the warehouse and will remove goods that fail to meet standards. In many sectors, such as electronics, we will implement test procedures to ensure quality control, and in the case of deficient parts, will return the parts to the manufacturer for replacement.
  
• Milk runs
  We optimize transportation flows, called milk runs, by performing multiple collection or delivery routes for customers in the same industry. Instead of arranging for transport from location A to location B and back, we plan fixed routes with various loading/unloading points, combining the required orders from different customers at the same time.
  
  This ensures optimal use of vehicle capacity and lower transportation costs. Customers benefit from more frequent deliveries at a lower cost.
  
• Sequencing
  Through our sequencing services, we arrange for items destined for a production line to be picked (and packed) in a specific sequence. By doing this, time is saved and production-line efficiency is improved. 
  
• Vendor Inventory Management (VIM)
  We manage the inventory of several vendors in one warehouse, related to one or several plants.