Key Facts:
- Hino Australia's 9,272m2 Parts Distribution Centre has driven a 37% increase in parts sales since opening four years ago
- The facility has increased inventory stock levels by over 50% with a 97% supply rate for same-day or next-day dispatch
- Pick rate efficiency has improved by 69% to 54 lines per hour compared to the previous facility
- The PDC features double the floor space and eight additional loading bays for simultaneous vehicle loading
- Strategic location at Horsley Park, Sydney provides good access to industrial areas and transport routes, with potential future airfreight opportunities
As Hino Australia's 9,272m2 purpose-built Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) approaches its fifth anniversary, the company has reflected on the significant impact the facility has had on customers and dealers nationwide.
"The scale of our 'truck park' increased parts sales 24% in the five years to 2021, which ultimately made a new facility essential," said Greg Bleasel, Vice President – Product Support for Hino Australia.
"In the four years since opening the new PDC, we have seen a further 37% increase in parts sales.
"The PDC has strengthened our supply-chain network and delivered a consistently higher supply rate."
Mr Bleasel said Hino's national sales, parts and service network requires broad coverage and dependable parts availability.
"We have increased our inventory stock level by more than 50% and, thanks to a 97% supply rate, we can generally supply our dealers with stock within a day.
"When we purpose-built the PDC in 2021, one of our goals was to improve our already strong 'pick rate' - it now sits at 54 lines per hour, which is a 69% improvement on our previous PDC," continued Mr Bleasel.
"Up to 97% of parts are available on the shelf for same-day or next-day dispatch meaning less downtime for our customers.
"Doubling our floor space has allowed us to future proof our business while an additional eight loading bays mean multiple vehicles can be loaded and unloaded simultaneously."
Mr Bleasel said the PDC's Horsley Park location in Sydney also plays a strategic role.
"It provides easy access to industrial areas and key transport routes while nearby Badgerys Creek airport provides future opportunities for airfreight deliveries," he concluded.
