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CASE STUDY: NYK Logistics
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Managing tyres for a large fleet operating from a network of depots presents large companies with a major challenge, And as it has 2,300 trucks and trailers spread across 30 distribution centres stretching from Glasgow to Avonmouth, NYK Logistics, has been happy to hand over responsibility for this function to Continental Euro Service.
As well as managing tyre purchasing and maintenance, it runs a 24/7 call centre that helps handle emergency mechanical breakdowns. Continental's relationship with NYK began two years ago, says the distribution group's director of engineering and operational support, Mark LeMontais. It removes a significant administrative burden from us, providing regular, up-to-date and detailed management information on our tyre costs," he explains, "What's more, it gives us complete confidence that our vehicles are operating safely and within the law so far as their tyres are concerned.
'Underpinning the process is a regime of monthly inspections by tyre suppliers who are local to our distribution centres and members of the Continental network," he continues. "They're usually carried out at weekends Along with reports from our drivers following their daily checks, this ensures any problems are spotted and rectified quickly, and the need fora routine tyre change is identified at the right point of wear.
"We specify the appropriate type of tyre at the factory stage," LeMontais adds. "Once a vehicle is in service, new tyres are fitted only to front axles. As they wear down they are given a second life from re-grooving and are moved to the back axles. Further wear leads to the casings going for re-moulding, which can then lead to re-grooving for the second time. When a tyre has reached the end of its useful life, we ensure responsible disposal, usually for recycling."