syncreon expands presence in Toledo area


syncreon has announced a major expansion of warehouse operations in Temperance, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. The Temperance facility will provide inbound logistics services including parts sequencing and parts metering to support vehicle assembly for FCA US LLC in Toledo, Ohio. 

Jeff Genord, Vice President of Account Management at syncreon says, “This represents a major expansion of our core value-added services with an esteemed customer. We appreciate the partnership that has evolved between the syncreon and FCA US teams as we have worked to optimize their supply chain and deliver ongoing operational excellence.”

The Temperance warehouse will be used as a midway sequencing point before parts are sent to the FCA US plant for assembly. This warehouse is located 7 miles from the FCA US Toledo plant, and is configured for efficient cross docking operations. The facility covers 364,000 sq ft (27,900 sq m) and is expected to create 270 new jobs in Bedford Township, Michigan. syncreon plans for the operation to go live in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Source: syncreon