NEW DELHI, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Menlo
Logistics (Menlo), the US$1.7 billion
global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), has
continued to expand its automotive logistics operations in
India, moving to a new after-sales
spare parts facility in Dharuhera, near New Delhi in Haryana state.
The 3,846-square-meter facility is managed on behalf of a global
brand-named client and is situated in an OEM automotive parts
cluster including Manesar, Neemrana, Bhiwadi, Bawal and Dharuhera.
Close to the highway network, the warehouse provides good access to
a car transporter hub and also Delhi International Airport, which is 66 km
away.
"Our customers are expanding their operations across
India, driven by consumer demand
as car and truck sales increase. We are supporting that growth by
moving to a larger, more modern facility for one of our leading
automotive customers. We are planning to have the facility
certified to Lean Bronze standard by the third quarter of 2015,"
said Amit Dhingra, Director
Operations, India, Menlo
Logistics.
In other news, Menlo Logistics is also planning to certify its
Lean processes at an in-plant truck assembly operation in Rudrapur
in Uttarakhand state — which began operations in 2014 — for another
major automotive company.
Menlo manages all aspects of logistics and storage for the
chassis line, engine line, cowl line and post-body operations, and
this includes frames, engines, axles, leaf springs, bumpers, fuel
tanks, canopies, spare parts and fasteners.
"We have a deep understanding of the complex supply chain
requirements of our automotive customers in India, and we are investing in building our
capabilities and solutions across the country in this dynamic
industry," said Desmond Chan,
Managing Director, South Asia,
Menlo Logistics.
Menlo Logistics' India
operations have grown to 18 sites in 2015 from five in 2007, and
the employee base has increased to 700 full-time and part-time
staff. The company's gross revenue in India has increased by five times in 2014 when
compared to 2007.
"We have also increased our presence in other vertical markets
such as health care, heavy engineering and high-tech — with strong
footprints in the automotive sector," said Dhingra.
Menlo Logistics opened a regional office in Pune in Maharashtra state, which is
India's leading automotive and IT
hub. The head office is in New
Delhi.
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About Menlo Logistics
Menlo Logistics, LLC, is
a US$1.7 billion global provider of
logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with
operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party logistics
provider, San Francisco,
California-based Menlo Logistics' services range from
dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution
management, transportation management, supply chain reengineering
and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order
fulfilment and light assembly through a strategic network of
multiclient and dedicated facilities. With nearly 20 million square
feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin
America and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Logistics
creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and
distribution needs of leading businesses around the world.
Menlo Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:
CNW), a $5.8 billion diversified
freight transportation and logistics company. For more information,
please visit us on the Web at menlologistics.com
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