Case Study

CS Multi-Site Line Feeding (Germany)

LILA is responsible for and centrally manages a logistics and pre-assembly solution involving six logistics and production-related functions for an OEM in the high-performance engine manufacturing industry. The solution combines a high degree of technical depth and breadth with measurable productivity gains and further enhanced process stability.

Trades – centrally managed by LILA LOGISTIK

99.9

Fulfillment rate in Pre-assembly

18.5

Produktionszeit pro Motor

INDUSTRY:

Automotive / High-Performance Engine Manufacturing

CLIENT:

Internationally active OEM

CHALLENGE:

High complexity due to multiple locations, material flows, and service scopes
Highly fluctuating demands from production, development, and sales
Extremely high standards for quality, on-time delivery, and flexibility

LILA SERVICES:

MULTI-SITE LINE FEEDING
PRE-ASSEMBLY & INSPECTION PROCESSES
Intralogistics 6 INTERNAL TRANSPORT
SHUTTLE AND TRANSPORT CONCEPTS
DEVELOPMENT AND SALES PARTS LOGISTICS
WAREHOUSE, MATERIAL FLOW, AND PROCESS CONTROL

INITIAL SITUATION & CHALLENGE

Historically Evolved Complexity—Consolidated Without Loss of Knowledge

The initial situation was characterized by a logistics structure that had evolved over time, featuring multiple warehouse locations surrounding the production site, diverse material flows, and high operational complexity. At the same time, requirements continued to evolve: rising production volumes, new engine variants, additional pre-assembly services, and sensitive development and sales parts with demand that was virtually impossible to predict.

The goal was to consolidate this diversity—without losing expertise, with maximum process stability, and adaptable at any time to new market and product requirements.

THE SOLUTION

Centralized control of six systems with one partner

Centralized management of six systems with a single partner: Consolidating all logistics- and production-related services under one central point of contact—ensuring clear lines of responsibility and stable processes across all areas
Production-Related Logistics & Pre-Assembly: Integrated pre-assembly, including component assembly and quality-related inspection processes, as an integral part of Line Feeding
Multi-Site Operations & Intralogistics: Management of multiple locations, internal transportation, and shuttle systems to ensure timely supply to production, development, and sales
Support for Development and Sales Departments: Flexible handling of development and sales components with high quality standards and short response times
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) of Specific Equipment: Development and use of process-supporting equipment such as workpiece carriers, scanner holders, and assembly aids for Pre-assembly—manufactured in-house and approved by the OEM for use in the process
Continuous development: Gradual expansion of service offerings over the years—tailored to changing market, product, and production requirements

THE RESULT

Measurable productivity gains with maximum process stability

Today, the customer benefits from a fully integrated logistics and pre-assembly solution that makes complexity manageable—while also creating room for further development.

Measurable productivity gains in engine manufacturing, coupled with reduced production time per engine

High process stability and quality across all trades

High flexibility in response to new requirements, additional scope, and changing market conditions

A long-term partnership that reflects trust, satisfaction, and continuous growth

The particular strength of this partnership lies in our comprehensive coverage of our client’s needs. Today, we centrally manage several logistics and production-related functions with the highest level of process stability. Working closely with the client, we have consistently refined these processes, thereby achieving measurable productivity gains in production.