trailer world issue Two 2008

Reportage Issue Two 2008 15 which are then quickly passed on to the forklift drivers via the ma- terial ﬂow control system (MFCS). “We no longer use commission- ing lists printed on paper here”, says Branch Manager Vogler, “all the forklifts are controlled by radio frequency (RF).” The drivers receive their orders direct on a screen in the vehicle, which informs them of the exact warehouse location and quantity. Sometimes the batches are provided with labels by an integrated printer. In ad- dition to this value-added service, the ﬁtting of tyres is also one of the extended range of services to do with tyres. “On the Scandinavian market, spikes are in particular demand because of the severe weather conditions in winter”, adds Vogler. “The correspond- ing ﬁtting of the tyres is also one of our tasks.” At the end of last year, the Fiege Group was once again able to extend its “tyre map” with the new customer Hankook. The Korean company is the seventh-largest in the world, and the fastest-grow- ing tyre manufacturer, and docks its container at the ramps of the Fiege Budapest Logistics Centre in the Harbour Park. “This gives us a very tight-knit logis- tics network covering Spain, Switzerland, Scandina- via, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Ger- many”, reveals Dr. Rembert Horstmann, Company Development, Marketing and Communications Director of the Fiege Group. “On this basis, and despite the enormous throughput, we can ensure the maximum degree of ﬂexibility, coupled with the continual availability of all tyre products, even during demand ﬂuctuations due to the weather.” The guarantee for smoothly running logistics, as achieved by Fiege for Bridgestone and other well-known tyre manufacturers, is the Fiege Mega-Center concept. From 30,000 m2 of area, logistics if “mega” at Fiege. The central idea behind such huge building layouts is to bring together economic and ecological interests: the wide range of logistics services brought together under one roof ensures short handling routes and fast reaction times. All the steps of the value- creation process take place under one roof. Here product lines are bundled, parts ﬁtted and the goods stored, prepared for sale and then dispatched. This dispenses with unnecessary transport, and allows quantities to be combined. The good connections to rail and inland waterway transport also enable environmentally friendly dispatch. This is also appreciated at Fiege by the tyre manufacturers. (rp) »We no longer use commissioning lists printed on paper here. The drivers receive their orders direct on a screen in the vehicle, which informs them of the exact warehouse location and quantity.« Marcel Vogler, Northern Regional Manager The Fiege Group  The Fiege Group is based in Greven in Westphalia, and is one of the leading logistics providers in Europe. Its competence lies in particular in the development and implementation of integrated, complete logistics systems. Tyre logistics is one of the main areas of activity of Fiege, which has been active in this sector for almost 30 years. The Fiege Group employs around 21,000 people worldwide. Over 222 locations and co-operative efforts in 18 countries form a tight-knit logistics network. The Group turnover in 2006 was 1.75 billion Euro. 2.85 million m2 of warehousing and logistics area speak volumes for the performance capability of the company. Info For further information, please go the Internet site www.ﬁege.com and select the menu item “Industries” and than “Tyres”. »We have again been able to extend our tyre map.«

trailer world issue Two 2008

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