DHL Supply Chain will take over internal distribution operations for Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) in a new logistics partnership, with the transition provisionally scheduled for October 5, according to a July 15 press release.
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation expects that the new logistics partnership will enable it to increase capacity, enhance transparency among logistics operations, and speed up customer delivery operations. Notably, the company stressed that such a shift would not impact the services enjoyed by customers in the present.
“By enhancing our internal logistics capabilities, we’re able to focus even more on our core strength — world-class manufacturing and creating Kando for our customers,” said Bob Brown, President and CEO of YMMC. The term “Kando,” central to Yamaha’s corporate philosophy, signifies a sense of profound satisfaction and excitement.
Around 175 team members of the Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) will be transferred to DHL Supply Chain under the deal. These team members will continue to work on-site at YMMC facilities.
This change of operations plays into YMMC’s broader objective of establishing a more responsible and scalable supply chain, the manufacturer said. By combining the on-site support from DHL, Yamaha is hoping to increase the reliability and flexibility of its logistics infrastructure and gain more leeway to respond to market needs.
The news comes as DHL Supply Chain, earlier this year, acquired Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, adding 14 return centres and approximately 800 associates, joining its operational network.
