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Responding to Logistics Emergencies for Automotive Distribution in the Lyon Region.
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Responding to Logistics Emergencies for Automotive Distribution in the Lyon Region.

Automotive sector player specialized in the distribution and preparation of vehicles and spare parts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, this professional needed to orchestrate fast and reliable flows to serve its B2B network. Activity peaks and the diversity of deliveries made traditional management difficult, especially during last-minute requests. With a vehicle availability rate of 99.96%, our transport team enabled the planning and execution of urgent routes while ensuring flexibility on all shipments and the responsiveness demanded by the sector.
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99,95%

damage free

98,2%

on-time delivery

99,6%

truck guarantee

Client profile & transport requirements

Business

Distributor of vehicles and automotive parts; main base in Lyon; services dealerships and workshops in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Volume & seasonality

Average of 14 shipments per month with peaks during March-June period (+21%).

Units & packaging

Custom goods 370x160x140 cm secured with tie-down straps and anti-slip mats, total shipment weight between 2,000 and 7,500 kg.

Delivery constraints

Narrow time windows (8 am–10 am and 2 pm–4 pm), unloading assistance, all-risk insurance.

Targets

Provide transport visibility, reduce transit time by more than 2 hours

Objectives

Transport tracking and email notifications via the DONE Space platform, average transit time faster by 4–6 hours, transport cost reduction of over 14%
7
 h
Lyon→Orleans transit time
756
 €
Example job price (Premium)
175
Number of transports in 2025
98.4%
On-time delivery rate

Transport solution & execution

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Route
Load
Vehicle
Transit time
Price
Lyon
Orleans
Chargement personnalisé, 230x180x160 cm, 1 100 kg
VAN, Hayon élévateur
7
 h
756
 €
Lyon
Grenoble
Chargement personnalisé, 230x180x60 cm, 450 kg
VAN
2
 h
370
 €
Lyon
Perpignan
Chargement personnalisé, 230x180x60 cm, 450 kg
VAN, Bâché
8
 h
457
 €
Lyon
Roubaix
8x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 5 100 kg
Porteur, Hayon élévateur
25
 h
1241
 €
Lyon
Getafe
5x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 900 kg
VAN, Bâché, Hayon élévateur
21
 h
1112
 €
Lyon
Rotterdam
Chargement personnalisé, 230x180x160 cm, 1 100 kg
VAN, Bâché, Hayon élévateur
15
 h
828
 €
Orleans
Grenoble
Perpignan
Roubaix
Getafe
Rotterdam
Lyon

Before/after (last 6 months)

-0,11
Cost per shipment
-3h
Shorter average transit time
99.96%
Damage-free delivery rate

Procedures & Risk Control

Reliable, secure, and transparent delivery—backed by clear protocols, real-time tracking, and protective handling every step of the way.
Procedures & Risk Control

Strict 5-step carrier verification process with document checks and internal performance ranking

1

24/7 Track&Trace Team with continuous driver contact

2

Real-time shipment status updates via email & DONE Space platform

3
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