Case Study Tridonic English

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Our customer Tridonic

GLOBAL GROWTH THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Logistics solutions


UNIFORM PROCESS STANDARDS FOR WORLDWIDE NETWORKING Best-in-class supply chain management: With globally uniform quality standards, GebrĂźder Weiss creates real added value for its customers that even the largest companies in the logistics sector cannot offer: uniform processes and IT systems across the Group. And that is exactly what happened in the case of Tridonic, a long-standing customer. GebrĂźder Weiss is taking over the expanding technology company's worldwide transport and its entire warehouse logistics in Austria, Singapore, China and the USA. A smooth network ensures fast and efficient flows of data and goods for the international manufacturer of lighting components.


A BRIEF INTRODUCTION:

TRIDONIC

Tridonic is a leading global supplier of intelligent and efficient lighting solutions and is part of the Zumtobel Group, an international lighting group. The technology company based in Dornbirn, Austria, develops, manufactures and distributes state-of-the-art LED systems and technologies for connected lighting. Its 1,640 employees and sales partners in more than 50 countries worldwide, as well as more than 2,000 patents, all represent the highest level of innovation.


THE CHALLENGE


THE CHALLENGE Tridonic was looking for a logistics partner for its locations in Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Atlanta that could implement a warehouse logistics solution worldwide according to the European standard. The requirements: ● Faster, more transparent and secure data and goods flows ● Uniform quality and process standards ● Excellent service quality ● Cost savings by bundling transport and logistics ● EDP connection and data exchange between Tridonic's SAP and service provider systems ● Special handling of electronic parts (electrostatic discharge/ESD) ● Quality assurance


THE SOLUTION


THE SOLUTION Gebrüder Weiss has been successfully managing the Tridonic central warehouse in Lauterach, Austria, for a long time. The warehouse logistics solution that has proven itself there was transferred to the locations in Asia and the USA – with specific adjustments to local needs and customer requirements. Overview of services: ● Paperless picking ● Individual packaging/ESD handling ● Worldwide transport via truck, train, air and sea freight, as well as parcel service ● Customs clearance ● Bonded/non-bonded warehousing ● Goods consolidation for inbound and outbound (raw materials and finished products)


THE BENEFITS


THE BENEFITS Uniform processes Tridonic benefits from consistent and uniform processes at all locations. The direct IT connection creates the highest transparency and security. All services are provided from a single source (SPOC concept). High flexibility The customized logistics solution can also be transferred to further Tridonic locations, a sound knowledge transfer is secured. Collaboration with a global logistics partner ensures efficient goods consolidation. A strong partner GebrĂźder Weiss supplies the entire infrastructure for transport and logistics so Tridonic can concentrate on its core business.


High solution expertise coupled with stability and an open attitude for innovation – these are the exact expectations that Gebrüder Weiss fulfills.

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Alexander Kieslinger Global Logistics Manager, Tridonic

"We expect a high level of solution expertise coupled with stability and an open attitude for innovation from our logistics partner. These are the exact expectations that Gebrüder Weiss fulfills – in Europe, Asia and the USA. More than 20 years of successful collaboration are the best proof of a great partnership." www.tridonic.com


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