TIPS FOR PARTS BUSINESSES TO ‘ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES’

Ontime Delivery Solutions offers the following tips for uncertain economic times

Auto parts companies can benefit from being prepared for an uncertain and unpredictable business environment during 2023, according to Ontime Delivery Solutions Chief Executive Officer, Walter Scremin. A first step is to identify those key headaches which are a constant source of frustration.

“Many of the headaches occur in areas outside your expertise. For example, the headaches involved in staffing and managing issues like absenteeism. Most auto parts companies didn’t get into business to spend time managing HR,” Walter said.

“It’s often similar with the delivery transport function – it requires a certain skillset and discipline to have these areas performing well. Often the right solution is to outsource those headaches to specialists, leaving you to do what you do best.”

Transparency is important to minimise cost leakage, particularly in high-cost business functions such as delivery transport.

“Delivery transport is a magnet for cost blowouts, and it requires transparency and vigilance to keep them under control. The first step is understanding that hidden costs can and do occur. The second step is to use technology to bring those costs out into the open so you can do something about them,” Walter said.

When outsourcing, an important factor is ensuring complete flexibility and transparency in operations.

“The right arrangements can help you grow your business if you do it right – at Ontime Delivery Solutions, we have seen several parts companies expand their delivery runs due to having a flexible structure, making it easy to add resources,” Walter said.

“We believe that cloud technology offers tremendous benefits for businesses of all sizes and industries, and we look forward to sharing our insights and helping more companies leverage this technology to grow their businesses.”

The webinar is a great opportunity for businesses to learn from industry experts and understand how cloud technology can help them overcome challenges in Automotive Manufacturing. With BrainStorm’s experience and expertise, BrainStorm says businesses can leverage cloud technology to streamline operations, optimise productivity, and grow their businesses. By leveraging cloud technology, businesses can eliminate the need for on-premise servers, which can be expensive to maintain and upgrade, and move to a subscription-based model that can be scaled up or down depending on the company’s needs.

The Webinar will be held on the 14th of June at 1.00pm AEST.

For more information and to register for the webinar, visit www.brainstormit.com.au

Technology can also be employed to make operations more efficient – for example, engaging telematics technology to track deliveries, and to assist with proof of delivery.

“Parts companies can also use geofencing to deter inappropriate use of vehicles and equipment, such as reducing the temptation for staff to borrow equipment after hours. Technology also plays a key role in maintenance, tracking deliveries and proof of delivery,” Walter said.

For more information, visit www.ontimedeliverysolutions.com.au