【Logistics】Realizing Logistics that Enables CO2 Reduction in a Timely Manner
Mazda is taking the following measures to provide customers with the volume they require, with the precise timing they expect, while reducing CO2 emissions.
Efforts to focus on the following three pillars of logistics are being taken by visualizing in detail the hidden logistics issues in each process on a global level.
1. Hub-and-spoke system for transportation of completed vehicles and service parts*2
Reforming transportation by consolidating logistics centers for completed vehicles
Mazda consolidated its logistics centers nationwide with the aim of combining delivery routes with low shipping volumes while ensuring timely shipments (and finished the consolidation in FY March 2012). Continuously reviewing the operation of domestic vessels (car carriers) according to their shipping volumes has enabled the Company to improve loading efficiency. To make more effective use of the domestic vessels on the return journey, collaborative transportation has also been promoted with other companies.
Reforming transportation by reorganizing part suppliers
In line with the consolidation of parts supply bases, Mazda has been reviewing its transportation methods and routes to make them most appropriate.
FY March 2012: Starting with consolidation of parts supply bases in eastern Japan and the Tokai region in Japan, the Company promoted shared transportation of completed vehicles and vessels and expanded use of JR transportation.
FY March 2013: Starting with integration of parts supply bases in the Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions in Japan, the Company expanded the range of large-volume transportation and reduced the range of small-volume transportation, so as to increase the load efficiency of trucks and reduce the number of trucks required.
FY March 2014: The Company reduced the total transportation distance by enabling direct transportation to some dealerships in the Kinki region in Japan.
FY March 2015: The Company expanded the range of direct transportation to dealerships in the Kinki region in Japan, and continuously promoted the reduction of the total transportation distance.