Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Asia Pacific inaugurates New Central Logistics Center in Thailand

• Schaeffler to operate its new Central Logistics Center from Thailand
• Logistics service provider Kuehne+Nagel takes over the operational activities in kitting as well as in goods receiving and shipping
• More services under one roof by Schaeffler REPXPERT & Schaeffler OneCode

Thailand | October 24, 2024 | Schaeffler, the motion technology company, proudly announces the inauguration of its new Central Logistics Center in Thailand, marking a significant milestone for Schaeffler’s Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division. The event held in Si Racha District, Chonburi, Thailand was celebrated with the presence of Mr. Jens Schüler, CEO Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions and business partners across the Asia Pacific region, underscoring the importance of this new facility.

The new facility in Thailand will assume primary responsibility for planning and controlling all processes in the areas of of Supply Chain Management, Operations and Quality in the Asia Pacific region. Spanning across 3,000 square meters and employing Schaeffler staff in core functions, this central logistics center is situated just 21 kilometers from Schaeffler Chonburi plant. The assembly and packaging center is designed to optimize logistic processes and increase delivery capacity.

“This new operating model in Thailand underlines our commitment to enhancing service quality and operational efficiency. With improved infrastructure and capabilities, the central logistics center will serve as a key supply hub for the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, we will introduce our Schaeffler service brand REPXPERT and the Schaeffler OneCode service solution to further boost our after-sales support. Our goal is to improve the accessibility and efficiency of spare parts distribution by increasing our focus on innovation, progress, and customer orientation”, says Mr. Micah Shepard, President of Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Asia Pacific.

Kuehne+Nagel is the new partner at Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Central Logistics Cetner in Thailand
“With Kuehne+Nagel we have an experienced and reliable partner for operational logistics at our new center in Thailand. Together, we want to ensure a consistently high delivery service level to our customers in the aftermarket," says Mr. Chatchawan Somjeen, Managing Director of Schaeffler Thailand and President of Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Japan & Southeast Asia Pacific. Kuehne+Nagel is a global transport and logistics company based in Schindellegi, Switzerland. With more than 81,000 employees at over 1,300 locations in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

Everything in one place: the Schaeffler OneCode
With the newly introduced Schaeffler OneCode, Schaeffler has developed a service solution that supports garages throughout Asia Pacific with vehicle repair. Scanning the QR code forwards the user directly to the product page in the Schaeffler Online Catalog or the REPXPERT app.

With a REPXPERT account, mechanics have access to up-to-date product information on the respective repair solution, step-by-step installation and repair instructions – all digitally, to save time searching around. Schaeffler OneCode also provides information about the product’s authenticity, creating additional security for trade partners and garages, stopping plagiarism in its tracks.

REPXPERT: services under one roof
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT brand offers garages all the services that come with its products and repair solutions in a single place. Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions offers this complete range of services – including an online portal, mobile application and the numerous training seminars held each year.

Extensive technical information and repair data, an overview of training courses, news and events are available to every website visitor. Registered users have even more functions on hand: they can access the complete aftermarket parts catalog with all manufacturer data and see their latest activities, such as recently selected products or vehicles. Garages have also access to the bonus program, the complete range of repair data including vehicle-specific repair and maintenance information (RMI) from TecAlliance.

Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion 

The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services in the mobility ecosystem by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 120,000 employees and around 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies.