CEVA Logistics announced that it was tapped by General Motors (GM) as its 4PL to manage its entire ventilator production supply chain within the United States.
Under GM’s contract with the US Department of Health and Human Services, CEVA Logistics is responsible for delivering hundreds of parts that will be used in the making of the Ventec Life Systems V+Pro critical care ventilator from around the world to General Motors’ factory in Kokomo, Indiana.
Exclusive logistics provider
CEVA Logistics said in a statement that it is providing supplier management, order management, transportation and customs brokerage management and event monitoring for all the components required in manufacturing ventilators to begin mass production of critical care ventilators.
It is the exclusive logistics provider on the inbound part of this project.
CEVA Control Towers manage global inbound deliveries
CEVA said control towers in Singapore, Houston and Detroit are directly involved in the implementation and management of this project to keep the supply chain moving at all times as more than 600 of a total of 30,000 ventilators will be shipped this month.
“CEVA Logistics is proud to support the production of this critically important equipment which will save lives and support healthcare professionals throughout the US. Our important, long-standing relationship with General Motors has been key to the success of this unique project," said Mathieu Friedberg, CEVA Logistics’ CEO.
CEVA also cited how its knowledge of both automotive and healthcare supply chains has enabled us to step up and meet the challenge.
“We have ensured on-time deliveries from multiple locations around the world in record time with tracking of all transportation milestones so that these vital ventilators can be produced as quickly as possible and start saving lives across the US. We are pleased to have played our part in the success of this project and we will continue to deliver everything that is required for the duration it runs,” he added.
Upon completion of production, the initial ventilator shipments will be rapidly deployed from the plant in Kokomo to hospitals in Gary (Indiana), Chicago and far beyond.
