And, naturally, in the right quantity and quality. What may seem like a standard Logistic phrase is in practice a highly complex matter. For instance, exactly those parts that are required on the production floor at any given moment must always be supplied on time from approximately 4,800 locations.

The challenge for Logistics goes much further. Before reaching the assembly line, the components must be procured. Placing orders for the production of a car seat involves arranging the supply of all required components and parts – from pilot production to serial production –, and coordinating their demand-based delivery with an array of suppliers.

The department also manages the complete planning of logistics streams, including producibility planning, warehousing facilities and capacities, container management and much more. Moreover, Logistics is responsible for the entire physical handling of materials, from the smallest screw to heavy seat sets. At Sitech production locations car seats are supplied directly to the car assembly plants, Logistics guarantees impeccable just-in-sequence delivery – so that the right seats arrive at the right place at the right time. Not to mention, in the right quantities and qualities.