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THE GEFCO GROUP IN 2010

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Your supply chain is now more valuable than ever before.

As a manufacturer, command of your

supply chain is a vital factor for growth and profitability. At GEFCO, our core business is the

design and implementation of global logistics solutions. To find out more about us, log on to:

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G E F C O E N G I N E E R S Y O U R P R O D U C T I V I T Y

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CONTENTS

Ambition & Strategy

Interview with GEFCO Chairman and CEO Yves Fargues 06

One ambition: “Logistics for manufacturers” 08

GEFCO, creating value for manufacturers 10

Ongoing international expansion 12

Experienced teams committed to customers 14

For enduring, responsible growth 16

Supply Chain Solutions

At the heart of the supply chain 20

Outbound logistics: innovating for the automotive industry 24

Inbound logistics: designing customised logistics solutions 26

Overseas: managing the international supply chain 28

Executive Board 30

GEFCO worldwide

04 Ambition & Strategy

Ambition & Strategy

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G

EFCO – a benchmark group in logistics integration for manufac-

turers – puts its know-how at the service of all industry sectors.

As a solutions architect, integrator and operator, it takes charge of

the engineering, management and execution of logistics solutions across

all or part of the supply chain.


the automotive markets in Western Europe in the fourth quarter,

helped by incentives from the states (scrapping bonuses, etc.).

Has the crisis altered your customers’ expectations?

Yves Fargues: Our industrial customers expect GEFCO

to provide them with robust supply chain solutions capable

of improving their competitiveness, more specifi cally in terms

of productivity, quality, lead-times, etc. The crisis didn’t change

those expectations, it only made those requirements more

acute.

This is not new for us. The manufac-

turing industry is constantly looking for

productivity gains and, as you know,

we have 60 years’ experience in the

automotive industry, a sector which is

marked by industrial stringency as well

as technological innovation. And this is

happening on an international scale,

which has clearly become ours.

What is your strategy to 2012?

Yves Fargues: The group’s strategy

is one of profi table internal organic

growth in logistics for manufacturers.

We are not excluding external growth

operations on any market if the

opportunity arises.

Our prime customer is the PSA

Peugeot Citroën group, but we work

with practically all of the world’s major

car manufacturers: General Motors,

How did GEFCO perform in 2009?

Yves Fargues: 2009 was a year of crisis for everyone,

including GEFCO. Our turnover amounts to 2,888 million euros.

It dropped 18% in comparison with 2008. Our operating

income is 102 million euros, which represents 3.5% of our

turnover against 3.6% in 2008.

We therefore managed to preserve the same level of

profi tability this year, despite the crisis. This is attributable to

several converging actions: stringent management of our

purchases and operating expenses, a sustained e! ort by

our sales forces on our priority markets, and lastly the recovery of

Interview with GEFCO Chairman and CEO Yves Fargues

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Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Fiat, Renault, etc. We are transferring the

expertise that we have acquired in the automotive industry as

a whole to other manufacturing sectors such as two-wheelers,

electronics, consumer goods and retail, body care, aeronautics, etc.

On a global scale, the three priority regions in which we are

developing are Europe, South America and Asia. We have

a strong presence in Western Europe as well as Central &

Eastern Europe, Russia of course – where we are developing

very rapidly – but also neighbouring countries such as Ukraine,

the Baltic Countries, Poland, Turkey, etc. In 2010, we will set up

premises in Kazakhstan and Bulgaria.

Unless there is another crisis, our turnover will exceed

4 billion euros in 2012, with a profi tability rate of around 5%.

Where do you stand in terms of sustainable development?

Yves Fargues: Sustainable development is now integrated in

our growth strategy. Earlier, when I talked about the value that

GEFCO provides to its customers, I only mentioned the economic

aspects, but we also systematically ensure that we deliver value

in terms of environment and corporate social responsibility.

For us, the environment means paying more attention to the

carbon footprint of the logistic plans that we propose to our

customers on a daily basis, and that implies intensifying the

use of means of transport other than road: rail and sea freight.

As an example, today nearly 50% of the vehicles we transport

(i.e. 2.5 million in 2009) are shipped by sea freight or rail.

As for the social aspect of sustainable development, I think

I can say that we are the only logistics group to implement

a Global Agreement on corporate social responsibility in practi-

cally all our subsidiaries. This global agreement has given rise to

over 250 action plans managed by the subsidiaries and audited

by an external body. It comprises 4 main aspects: respect for

fundamental human rights; health, safety and working conditions;

social dialogue; eliminating discrimination and promoting equal

opportunities.

How do you see the year 2010?

Yves Fargues: The e! ects of the crisis are still felt in many coun-

tries, notably in Europe where GEFCO earns a large part of its

turnover.

For GEFCO, the key word is consolidation. We are going to

concentrate on what we could call our fundamentals: ensuring

that we have an excellent cash position and continuing our

productivity e! orts in all domains, while continuing our priority

investments in logistics facilities and IT resources, because we

must build for the future.


I n 2009, GEFCO continued to develop on markets with

high growth potential, notably in Central & Eastern Europe,

South America and Asia. Moreover, to rise to the challenges

brought about by the crisis in terms of profitability, the group

maintained its policy of stringent management of operating

expenses and purchases.

With an operating income of 102 million euros,

representing 3.5% of its turnover, GEFCO

managed to maintain its profi tability level

in 2009. As for its turnover, it amounts to

2,888 million euros. It dropped 18.3% over

the year, due to the slowdown of global car

production in the fi rst half of 2009, and the

unfavourable climate for the manufacturing

industry as a whole.

The collapse of the markets in Western Europe,

and to some extent in Central & Eastern Europe,

a! ected GEFCO’s results in those regions, which

were severely hit by the crisis.

However, with a 55% rise in turnover, GEFCO

recorded a good performance in the rest of the

world, notably in North African countries and in

China, which was brought into GEFCO’s scope

of consolidation in 2009.

From now until 2012, GEFCO’s ambition is to

achieve a turnover of over 4 billion euros and

a current operating income of 5%.

One ambition: “Logistics for manufacturers“In a diffi cult economic environment, GEFCO maintained its profi tability

level in 2009. The group continued its internationalisation, in order

to provide ever more effi cient solutions to the requirements of

manufacturers in all industry sectors.

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> Among Europe’s top 10 transport

and logistics groups

> One of the world leaders in automotive

logistics

> 27 countries and 330 sites across the world

> 9,400 employees, 75 nationalities

> 2009 turnover of 2.9 billion euros

> Operating income of 102 million euros

WORKFORCE BY KEY

GROWTH AREA (1ST JANUARY 2010)

Western Europe and Mediterranean: 7,155 Germany: 388; Belgium: 194; Spain: 754; France: 4,663; Italy: 221; Morocco: 73; Netherlands: 94; Portugal: 161; United Kingdom: 439; Switzerland: 125; JV Tunisia: 43

Central and Eastern Europe: 1,315 Austria: 45; Hungary: 34; Latvia: 17; Poland: 298; Czech Republic: 276; Romania: 68; JV Russia: 68; Russia: 145; Slovakia: 241; Slovenia: 10; Turkey: 99; Ukraine: 14

South America: 814 Argentina: 490; Brazil: 319; Chile: 5

Asia: 103 China: 85; Hong Kong: 18

2009/2008 variation in workforce: -12.5 %

530 new recruits on permanent contracts including 43 executives389 placement students

Supply chain expertise for all industry sectors

Sector diversity is a major pillar of the group’s strategy. GEFCO earns

nearly 40% of its turnover with customers outside the PSA group;

it amounted to 1,046 million euros in 2009 (down 23.4%).

With its powerful network and complementary activities, GEFCO

o! ers a comprehensive range of services to all manufacturers, who

can rely on the skills of its teams to manage their supply chains.

In all industry sectors, market leaders put their trust in GEFCO:

> Automotive: PSA Peugeot Citroën, General Motors, BMW, Ford,

Nissan, Renault, Mercedes-Benz…

> Automotive suppliers: Delphi, Bosch, Faurecia, Valeo, Johnson

Controls…

> Two-wheelers: Honda, Triumph, Yamaha, BMW, KTM…

> Personal care: L’Oréal, Novartis, Beiersdorf…

> Consumer goods and retail: PPR, Ikea, Dia…

> Consumer electronics: Sony, HP, Philips…

> Manufacturing industry: Air Liquide, Siemens…


Optimising physical fl ows and information fl ows enables

companies to signifi cantly improve their competitiveness. With

60 years of expertise in logistics for manufacturers, and as a

supply chain specialist both inbound and outbound from production

facilities, GEFCO positions itself as a logistics provider which “creates

value“.

Maximising the competitiveness of manufacturers

Stemming from the automotive industry – which is the most

demanding of all – GEFCO sets innovation and the optimisation of

competitiveness as the foundations of its mission with its customers.

For its services to industry

sectors, GEFCO relies on a

powerful international multi-

modal network, and on one of

Europe’s very fi rst integrated

overland networks, to meet

their requirements in four key

areas: competitiveness, quality,

security and fl exibility.

Aiming for total customer satisfaction

GEFCO positions itself as

the quality benchmark for

manufacturers, by listening

to their expectations and fully

complying with the commit-

ments made to them.

In a globalised economy, companies cannot afford to do

without an efficient supply chain in terms of quality, cost

and lead-times.

GEFCO, creating value for manufacturers

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Quality is critical in every aspect, starting from when logistics

solutions are fi rst engineered. Consequently, GEFCO o! ers

customised solutions tailored to the specifi c standards of each

customer: ensuring product integrity, optimising risk management,

guaranteeing deliveries, etc.

Service management and execution also demand an irreproachable

standard of quality. In this respect, GEFCO has identifi ed three

priorities:

> To respect product delivery times;

> To protect the integrity of goods end to end of the supply chain;

> To guarantee the reliability of each operation the goods pass

through.

Asserting itself as a solutions architect, integrator and operator

GEFCO designs customised high-end solutions for its customers, being

at the same time:

> A logistics solution architect: logistics engineering and transport

plans;

> An integrator: managing supply chains integrating the supplier’s

multimodal facilities, customer teams and logistics resources;

> An operator: performing transport and logistics operations on

customer request or to meet local requirements.

GEFCO provides manufacturers with fully traceable, comprehensive

solutions, with a single objective: optimising their competitiveness and

enabling them to develop internationally.

Combining all these business lines, GEFCO o! ers a global solution

covering the entire inbound and outbound supply chain. Every day,

GEFCO’s teams assess the quality of their services in the same way

worldwide, through unifi ed business standards and IT systems

interconnected in real time.

PRIORITY GIVEN

TO INNOVATION

With over one hundred employees,

GEFCO’s “Projects & Engineering“

department is composed of

multi-cultural teams who put their

supply chain knowledge and sense

of innovation at the service of key

industrial customers.

With cross-functional skills and

constant contact with the fi eld

personnel, these teams respond

to tenders in a fl exible and e! cient

way. Guaranteeing the total compliance

of GEFCO’s o" er with the customer’s

specifi cations, they rely on a network

of 26 “Tender Centres” based

in the group’s subsidiaries.

The constant optimisation

of the supply chain is GEFCO’s key

aim, as expressed in its baseline

“Logistics for manufacturers“.

The “Project & Engineering“ teams

constantly strive to fi nd savings for

their customers: sharing

competitiveness gains, phasing

in or out of IT systems, lowering

of transport costs, etc.

Multimodal transport and sustainable

development are the newest areas

of innovation at the heart

of the supply chain.

Chosen as “Logistics Operator of the Year“ by

Eurologistics, in 2009 GEFCO Poland concentrated

on the creation of new links with Spain and the

Baltic countries for the grouped transport of goods.

The subsidiary also developed its know-how in auto-

motive logistics, with the production and mounting

of interior partitions, notably for the Indian manufac-

turer Tata Motors.


Ongoing international expansion

GEFCO is conducting an ambitious internationalisation policy,

by focusing its development on territories set to become

tomorrow’s major markets: Central & Eastern Europe, South

America and Asia. Through a global network of partners, GEFCO is

present in over 100 countries. With its 26 subsidiaries, the group has

330 profi t centres, of which 66% are located outside France.

To assist manufacturers in their international development in an

increasingly e" cient way, GEFCO aspires to become a global player, as

confi rmed by the recent opening of an agency in South Africa. In 2010,

GEFCO will set up premises in Bulgaria and Kazakhstan, two strategic

countries for industrial fl ows.

Central and Eastern Europe

GEFCO’s “Central & Eastern Europe“ Business Unit covers a vast

pivotal territory of young and dynamic countries, with 60 sites

and 1,400 employees across 11 subsidiaries: Austria, Hungary,

Baltic Countries (Latvia), Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Russia

(subsidiary and joint venture Algai), Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey and

Ukraine.

The Business Unit’s turnover, which totalled 278 million euros in

2009, has been growing 44% a year on average since its set-up

in 2006. Last year, the business volume was particularly buoyant

in Slovenia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, whose results

increased 22%, 20% and 2.5% respectively. The subsidiaries

recently established in Latvia (GEFCO Baltic) and Ukraine also

achieved good sales performance.

In the Czech Republic, at the Kolin site, the vehicle preparation

activity (Post-Production Operations) increased 35% in comparison

with 2008. The subsidiary also won prestigious new customers

including Kraft Foods, Schneider Electric and Mecaplast. To cater

for this increase in activity, a new multi-function platform of

5,500 m2 was inaugurated in Jazlovice, near Prague.

GEFCO strengthens its positions on growth markets

to assist manufacturers in their development.

Subsidiaries

Partners

Lastly, 2009 was a year of consolidation for the group’s new

Chilean subsidiary, whose activity is centred on the automotive,

cosmetics and health sectors.

Asia

GEFCO’s Asian subsidiary has a total of 800 employees across

three entities: GEFCO China, GEFCO Hong Kong and the joint

venture GEFCO-Hongtai, which manages the internal logistics

of the Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile (DPCA) plant in

Wuhan and three Advanced Supplier Warehouses.

In 2009, domestic activity was boosted by the strong growth

of the Chinese automotive market; the development of new

partnerships in Asia, notably with India, o! set the e! ects of the

crisis on international activity.

Naturally focused on global trade, GEFCO China manages sea

and air freight fl ows. The export of new vehicles to the rest of

the world is one of the key areas for future development.

Moreover, the subsidiary continued to develop its global sourcing

activities for the automotive industry, with the opening of

a logistics platform in Shanghai.

GEFCO is targeting a turnover of 1 billion euros in Central

& Eastern Europe by 2012, by continuing its expansion into

Kazakhstan and Bulgaria in 2010, then the Balkans, Belorussia, etc.

South America

In 2009, the Argentinean, Brazilian and Chilean subsidiaries posted

a turnover of 149 million euros.

GEFCO Argentina – the group’s third biggest subsidiary with

490 employees – celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2009. Being

the uncontested leader on its market in automotive logistics, its

customers include major automotive and parts manufacturers:

PSA, Ford, Kia, BMW, Yamaha, Plastic Omnium, Mirgor, Plastal…

At the same time, GEFCO Argentina has been stepping up its

business development in high-tech, two-wheelers and personal

care.

As for GEFCO Brazil, the subsidiary was awarded the “Infraero

E" ciency Logistics Award 2009“ by the government agency for

air freight control, as the best logistics operator in the automotive

industry. The subsidiary achieved great success in interna-

tional fl ows, with new customers including Fiat and Plascar.

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Ambition & Strategy

As the group’s major strength, GEFCO’s 9,400 employees strive to meet the demands of industrial customers on a daily basis.

Experienced teams committed to customers

Attracting the best professionals and growing

internationally

GEFCO aims to attract the top skills and successfully integrate a variety

of profi les. In 2009, the group pushed ahead with its international

expansion by hiring over 530 new people on permanent contracts,

across 26 subsidiaries. Accelerating the internationalisation of skills

can also be seen in the number of expatriate personnel, which has

more than doubled since 2002.

GEFCO focuses on three of its key attributes to attract top skills:

> Its international scope, with strong growth of the workforce in

countries which represent future growth pools for the global

economy;

> The broadening of business o! ers, creating new, diversifi ed career

opportunities;

> Loyalty-building and the development of the industrial customer

base in all sectors.

To promote the blossoming of talents and develop their profes-

sionalism and employability, GEFCO invests heavily in training: on

average, 3% of payroll is dedicated to training within the scope of

national and international programmes.

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Taking action for

responsible expansion

GEFCO’s expansion is based on socially

responsible behaviour and action

principles, defi ned within the scope of

the “Global Framework Agreement on

Corporate Social Responsibility“. This

agreement notably promotes respect for fundamental human rights,

freedom of association and the condemnation of forced labour.

Thus, in 2009, some sixty action plans were launched in 22 group

subsidiaries. In the United Kingdom, a course on “Equity and Diversity“

promotes equal opportunity among employees and diversity in the

recruitment process. As for GEFCO Turkey, it trains all its managers on

the issue of equal treatment of employees during interviews. Further

to the “Di! erent, Together” awareness campaign, GEFCO France

also stepped up its e! orts concerning the hiring and integration of

handicapped workers.

Deploying a forceful prevention and

safety policy

For GEFCO worldwide, protecting employees’ physical integrity

and guaranteeing their safety are absolute priorities. The control

of these aspects in each work situation relies on ongoing dialogue

with employee representatives as well as raising the awareness of

employees, managers and external partners.

Safety standards on GEFCO sites are now identical worldwide.

This standardisation has contributed to a sharp drop in the frequency

rate (number of occupational accidents with work stoppage per

million hours worked), which decreased from 21.16 in 2000 to

6.94 in 2009.

The policy developed by GEFCO aims to get employees to play an

active role in their own safety. The emphasis is therefore put on

training and the daily monitoring of the teams’ progress. The group

also encourages the sharing of good practices, often initiated by the

subsidiaries. In 2008 and 2009, following the initiative of GEFCO

Brazil, 5 new countries instituted an “Occupational Health Week“,

during which employees attend conferences and receive practical

advice on health, the importance of healthy eating, the fi ght against

addiction, etc.

PROMOTING

EQUAL

OPPORTUNITIES

The GEFCO group has set up non-

discriminatory processes concerning

recruitment, the assessment of skills

and career development; it also

implements measures to fi ght against

discriminatory practices. GEFCO

believes that diversity contributes

to success. It therefore seeks to

integrate young people, older people,

women, handicapped persons as

well as people from other cultures or

minorities.

GEFCO ensures equal treatment of

men and women, o" ering the same

pay for the same qualifi cations.

The GEFCO workforce comprises of

75 nationalities, in keeping with the

group’s international expansion policy

which is based on respect for and

active integration of local cultures,

values and social habits.

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A

ware of the impact of its activities and those of its suppliers

on the environment, GEFCO strives to manage and measure

its global environmental performance.

Creating value by respecting the environment

In carrying out its activities, GEFCO strives to meet its customers’

requirements in terms of sustainable development, and even anticipate

them. In addition to improving productivity and competitiveness, the

group wishes to provide manufacturers with real ecological added

value. In order to achieve that goal, GEFCO

takes action in several areas.

Firstly, the group continually measures the

global impact of its activities on the

environment – energy consumption, waste

production, etc. – through a worldwide

network of 150 environment correspondents.

Moreover, with the signing of the

“Objectif CO2” charter of the Ademe (French

environment and energy management

agency), GEFCO undertakes to reduce its

CO2 emissions through improvements in

key areas: increased investment in new

truck fl eets, reducing fuel consumption,

training drivers in fuel-e" cient driving

and rethinking the engineering of logistics

fl ows.

GEFCO’s engineering o" ces permanently

review transport and logistics plans in the aim

of improving the “Cost / Quality / Carbon”

ratio. This notably involves increasing reliance

on ecological means of transport, which now

account for 25% of the fl ows handled by

As a socially responsible company, GEFCO is committed

to protecting the environment, ensuring the safety and

employability of its personnel and implementing an ethical and

transparent mode of governance.

For enduring, responsible growth

GLOBAL COMPACT

GEFCO subscribes to the UN

“Global Compact“. This pact, which is

upheld by thousands of responsible

companies worldwide, contributes

to the emergence of a global market

which is more stable, more equitable

and more open.

GEFCO is working to bring its

commercial practices and strategy

into line with ten universally accepted

principles concerning human rights,

labour standards, the environment

and the fi ght against corruption,

and to promote these principles.

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GEFCO, versus an average of 17% for the sector. Out of the

3.2 million vehicles handled in 2008, 1 million were transported

by sea freight and nearly 800,000 by rail.

Respect for the environment also means the construction of

logistics platforms in keeping with France’s “High Environmental

Quality” standards.

Corporate social responsibility: a global agreement with fi xed actions

As a responsible player in the social and economic environment

of the countries where it operates, GEFCO has been abiding by a

“Global Framework Agreement on Corporate Social Responsibility”

for the past three years. Through this innovative measure, the group

respects and promotes fundamental human rights, fi ghts against

discrimination and promotes diversity, encourages social dialogue,

assesses the impact of its activities on its new territories…

GEFCO also makes sure that its suppliers and sub-contractors share

its principles.

This commitment is put into practice on a daily basis in the group’s

subsidiaries, which implement various improvement measures.

Across 22 countries, nearly 250 initiatives have been undertaken

since 2007 and are continuing today. In 2009, GEFCO Hungary

ratifi ed the Health Charter of the Franco-Hungarian Chamber of

Commerce and Industry, aimed at promoting the improvement

of employees’ working conditions. In Spain, the Alares programme

was introduced, helping employees to cope in the event of illness

or psychological trauma.

Corporate governance: securing the group’s future

Concerning corporate governance, GEFCO goes beyond its strict legal

obligation: internal control is designed as a real tool to manage the

various risks. In 2009, the annual internal control campaign

involved 27 countries and over 300 Profi t Centres and Divisions, which

assessed the companies’ accounting, fi nancial and operational

actions. Combined with Management Rules applied in the same way

throughout the group, internal control helps to ensure the long-term

viability of GEFCO’s activities.

18 Supply Chain Solutions


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S

upply chain management is a key element for the growth and profi tability of

companies. With its international multimodal network, its capacity for innovation

and its 60 years of experience in automotive logistics, GEFCO offers manufacturers

supply chain solutions which create value. Its core trade covers three strategic areas:

outbound automotive logistics, inbound logistics and overseas logistics.


OUTSTANDING SERVICE FOR A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP

As Delphi’s key partner, GEFCO handles logistics

operations for various Delphi divisions in some

twenty countries – from Slovakia to Mexico, and

all the way to South Africa.

GEFCO provides the equipment manufacturer

with a comprehensive range of supply chain

solutions tailored to its needs, integrating its

customer’s quality standards. The operations

handled by GEFCO’s teams involve multimodal

intercontinental transport, customs clearance,

packaging, warehousing and Kanban fl ow

management.

For the second year in a row, Delphi has awarded

GEFCO with its “Pinnacle Award” for the group’s

commitment to providing the equipment

manufacturer with e! cient service in keeping

with its performance objectives – in terms of

quality, cost, lead-times and value of the services.

GEFCO has been rewarded for its excellence in

many areas:

• Supply of production lines;

• Just-in-time delivery;

• Quality system management;

• Corrective actions and reporting;

• Flexibility in handling unforeseen events.

At the heart of the supply chainAs the reference partner of automotive supplier Delphi, GEFCO

assists the company on a daily basis to develop various supply

chain solutions. Here is an example with this inbound fl ow, from

Turkey to the UK.

Coming from Izmir, in the South of Turkey,

the GEFCO vehicle arrives at the Delphi

Electrical/Electronic Architecture site in

Istanbul. Delphi is the biggest non-group

customer of GEFCO Turkey.

GEFCO provides Delphi with customised

supply chain solutions and dedicated

operational and sales resources, in order

to provide them with the best solutions on

a daily basis.

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Once the harnesses have been loaded into the

GEFCO vehicle, a journey across 8 countries

begins: Turkey, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia,

Austria, Germany and France, before the fi nal

destination, the United Kingdom.

Every week, fi ve trucks on average travel this route

for our customer Delphi.

The Delphi Electrical/Electronic Architecture site in

Istanbul produces wiring harnesses for the automotive

industry; these are complex products with high added

value. Delphi – the world leader in this fi eld – makes

the most of its innovation power in its large portfolio of

products and services which provide added value for

car manufacturers and drivers.


After the channel crossing by ferry, the load arrives

at Dover in the UK. With its 40 years’ experience as

an approved customs broker, GEFCO rapidly clears

Delphi’s products through customs.

As the procedures are simplifi ed, the goods

are back on the road in record time!

Arrival at Coventry.

GEFCO’s teams immediately

take charge of the recording

and storage of the products

via the Geolog© solution,

which enables them to know

at all times where each part

is within the logistics fl ow.

The logistics platform

of Coventry offers

manufacturers storage

space of 20,000 m2.

23SERKAN YAVUZ, PRODUCTION CONTROL & LOGISTICS MANAGER OF DELPHI ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ARCHITECTURE TURKEY:

“By entrusting operations to GEFCO, we benefi t from the services

of an international company, something which is very important

as we ourselves operate in 32 countries.

Having dedicated GEFCO resources in Turkey is also key for our

business. Information circulates really smoothly between our

teams and GEFCO’s, which is crucial for the management of the

logistics fl ows.”

After the delivery of the harnesses to a major car

manufacturer, GEFCO teams handle the parts in

the manufacturer’s Integrated Supplier Park.

They check the products and prepare them for line-side

delivery, at the precise time of arrival of the vehicle on

the production line. These are the synchronized fl ows:

supplying the right components, in the right order,

at the right time!

For two other manufacturer sites, just-in-time deliveries

are also organised.


Outbound logistics

A s a specialist in the logistics and distribution of

fi nished vehicles, GEFCO acts as an operator, as

well as a strategic and tactical consultant with its

customers. The group’s activities rest on a global network

of workshops and storage & distribution centres. GEFCO

is constantly searching for new, innovative and compe-

titive solutions tailored to the needs of its customers –

car manufacturers, importers, dealer networks and leasers.

Workshop services: customized solutions

In its 80 preparation and post-production centres, GEFCO

combines its know-how to prepare and customise vehicles

in close keeping with manufacturer specifi cations.

GEFCO carries out Post-Production Operations (PPO).

These added-value operations include window engraving

and the fi tting of accessories or optional equipment –

alarm systems, Sat Nav systems, environmental equip-

ment, etc. GEFCO specialists also handle the production

of a series for specifi c vehicle models.

PPO therefore represent a source of added value for

car manufacturers, who can rationalise their production

lines by entrusting GEFCO with the customisation of their

models.

GEFCO also handles the preparation of the vehicles

before their distribution to the sales network, or Pre-Delivery

Inspection. PDI includes dynamic tests, washing, protec-

tion removal operations, mechanical tests and the fi nal

quality check.

Born in the automotive industry, GEFCO caters to the logistics

requirements of the industry’s major players, providing them with the

solutions of a world renowned expert.

Innovating for the automotive industry

Within the aim of o! ering a comprehensive service to its customers

(vehicle leasers, dealers or manufacturers), GEFCO performs other

added-value services, such as the customising of utility vehicles and

reconditioning of used vehicles.

The Nomad© information system schedules workshop activities and

the handling of the vehicles at the distribution platforms, so that the

prepared and fi tted vehicles are delivered on the dates requested

by the customers.

Optimising complex distribution plans

GEFCO organises the distribution of vehicles, from the

assembly sites or ports all the way through to the points of

sale; it designs continental and

intercontinental distribution plans.

The group is committed to car

manufacturers – whose business it

understands perfectly – in terms of

quality and compliance with lead-times.

With Nostra© – the IT system dedicated

to automotive logistics – the scheduling

and tracking of vehicles is managed

in real time. This system, which is

used throughout the GEFCO network,

guarantees traceability to the customers

and the transmission of information

and Key Performance Indicators.

Throughout its engineering o" ces,

GEFCO acts as a consultant with its

customers. Logistics plans are optimised

on a constant basis, in a multimodal

perspective combining road, rail and

sea transport. The transport operations

adapt to market changes and production

site fl uctuations.

As part of its commitment to sustainable

development, GEFCO strives to develop

short-sea transport: in Europe, this

represents an annual volume of

600,000 vehicles.

OUTBOUND AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS KEY FACTS

> 2,5 million vehicles transported,

of which 49% by road, 30%

by sea and 21% by rail

> 1,800 logistics plans produced

per year

> 130 countries covered

> 80 preparation and post-production

centres

> Multimodal transport: every day,

4,200 rail wagons, 3,000 trucks

and 30 Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-o" )

vessels are used to transport

vehicles worldwide

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Inbound logistics26

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ationalising intra-continental supply

fl ows from one or several factories or

platforms, in order to guarantee manu-

facturers an uninterrupted supply chain: such

is the basis of GEFCO’s inbound logistics o! er.

Sourcing: a strategic stake

As the logistics provider of a major European

automotive group for over 60 years, GEFCO

has unique expertise in the engineering

of inbound fl ows, which enables it to provide

its customers with tailor-made solutions for the

management of their supply chains.

With facilities in regions with intense logistics

activity as well as in areas with low industrial

development, the integrated GEFCO network

makes it possible to rationalise transport plans

and consolidate fl ows.

Aiming for “lean logistics”, GEFCO constantly

strives to reduce costs and improve operating

performance, in order to give manufacturers an

ever bigger competitive edge.

Throughout the GEFCO network, the same

operating and quality standards are imple-

mented: the fl ows are totally secure wherever

the group operates.

Combining know-how, fromthe simplest to the most complex

As a specialist in inbound logistics, GEFCO

uses a vast range of know-how to serve all

manufacturing sectors.

Through its powerful network, GEFCO rationalises overland

fl ows by grouping loads. Objectives: reducing door-to-door

costs and increasing productivity gains for the customers.

Designing customised logistics solutions

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> Management of the supply chain from a single base

integrating all players and all services: customers’ teams,

suppliers, sub-contractors, etc.

> Periodic and tactical planning: taking account of customer

forecasts to optimise and monitor the capacity of the initial

transport plan.

> Overland supplies: management of intra-continental

(Overland) fl ows; dedicated transport plans, from inspection

to collection.

> Platform logistics: cross-docking, consolidation/deconsolidation,

synchronisation, customisation, etc.

> Re-usable packaging: combined management of empty

and full containers to optimise the cost of transport, storage

and packaging.

Industrial packaging fl ows:the GefBoxSystem innovation

With the GefBoxSystem modular solutions, GEFCO relieves

companies of the management of their re-usable packaging

fl ows. With a comprehensive range of standardised plastic

boxes, containers, pallets and covers, GEFCO o! ers an

innovative, fl exible and environment-friendly solution, as all

those containers are washable and re-usable.

Optimisation and planning of packaging fl ows, transport,

maintenance, rental… GEFCO can handle all or part of the

customers’ logistics plans. With a stock of 5 million units, the

group handles 40 million packaging fl ows per year.

OVERLAND NETWORK

KEY FACTS

> 140 depots linked

by 400 international lines

> 15 million tonnes of freight

shipped each year

> Transport lead-times in Europe:

48 to 72 hours

> 43,600 shipments (groupage

and full/part-loads) per day

> An express delivery service

available 24/7


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Engineering just-in-timeinternational fl ows

Operating in over 100 countries through a

network of partners with the same require-

ments in terms of quality, costs and lead-times,

GEFCO provides all manufacturers with door-to-

door intercontinental services.

GEFCO’s teams deliver the various components

required for production at the right time and at

the right place worldwide, and distribute the

products manufactured in all countries on a just-

in-time basis. Throughout the process, customers

benefi t from real-time shipment tracking and are

appointed a dedicated GEFCO representative.

The services included in the “OverseaSolution”

o! er make it possible to rationalise costs

through the consolidation of loads. They also

ensure the reliability of shipments and great

fl exibility in the logistics solutions.

Global sourcing: managingcomplex supply chains

To assist manufacturers in their sourcing

procedures in leading competitive countries,

GEFCO o! ers them a logistics solution covering

supply fl ows, the distribution of semi-fi nished

products to assembly plants, and added-value

As an international air and sea freight

forwarder, GEFCO designs and implements

door-to-door air or sea freight solutions.

Manufacturers can also benefit from its

expertise in customs clearance and tax

representation.

Managing the international supply chain

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operations covering all or part of the supply chain GEFCO’s

expertise covers the architecture of the logistics networks as

well as their integration and operation.

Over the past 60 years, GEFCO has developed specifi c global

sourcing expertise for car manufacturers worldwide, notably

between Europe and South America, between China and

Europe, and between China and South America.

In its constant search to optimise quality, costs and lead-times,

GEFCO gives added value to the entire supply chain by managing

its various stages: picking, warehousing, fl ow consolidation,

customs clearance, distribution, etc.

Customs and Tax Representation:supporting companies in their expansion

The conquest of new markets requires in-depth knowledge

of international trade regulation. With 40 years’ experience

as a customs broker, GEFCO o! ers its customers appraisal

and engineering services in customs clearance and tax

representation. The objective is to smooth out physical fl ows,

secure all processes and minimise costs, while staying within

the bounds of international regulations. GEFCO o! ers services

such as the following:

> Implementation of simplifi ed customs procedures and low-

cost systems

> VAT registration and VAT refunds

> Management of VAT and INTRASTAT statements

> Customised legislation watch.

OVERSEAS

KEY FACTS

> Present in over 100 countries

accounting for 85% of global trade

> 300 destinations served through

partnerships with Gulf Agency

Company, EmoTrans USA, Uniworld,

Ilyang and Itochu Logistics

> 63 Overseas depots

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ArgentinaAv. A. Moreau De Justo 1930Of. 306Puerto Madero, Dock 15(C1107 AFN) BUENOS AIRESTel. +54 11 40 00 60 80Fax. +54 11 40 32 10 27

AustriaHead Offi ce of Austrian Subsidiary /International Development Business Unit:GEFCO Österreich GmbHAndromeda TowerDonau-City-Strasse 6A 1220 WIENTel. + 431 26 342 6580Fax. + 431 26 342 66

BeneluxRue du Parc Industriel, 277822 ATH - GHISLENGHIEN Tel. +32 68 250 250Fax. +32 68 551 576

BrazilGEFCO Logistica Do BrasilPraça XV de Novembro, n°20Parte 40120010-010 - RIO DE JANEIRO - RJTel. +55 21 2103 8100Fax. +55 21 2103 8181

ChileGEFCO Chile SAPto. Madero, 9710 Of 21- Bodegas San FranciscoPudahuel SANTIAGO DE CHILETel. + 562 544 85 81

ChinaGEFCO International Logistics (China) Co. Ltd.19A-1 Hanwei PlazaN° 7 Guanghua RoadChaoyang DistrictBEIJING 100004 Tel. +86 10 6502 6688Fax. +86 10 6502 6699

Czech RepublicGEFCO Česká Republika, s.r.o.Budova IBC, Pobřežni 318600 PRAHA 8-Karlin Tel. +420 224 835 701Fax. +420 222 329 114

France77-81, rue des Lilas d’Espagne92402 COURBEVOIE CedexTel. +33 (0)1 49 05 21 21

GermanyKurhessenstr. 1364546 MÖRFELDEN - WALLDORFTel. +49 (0)6105 2008 0Fax. +49 (0)6105 2008 201

Hong KongGEFCO Hong Kong Company LimitedUnit 4118-4122, Level 41Metroplaza Tower 1223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai FongN.T., Hong KongTel. +(852) 2368 7155Fax. +(852) 2619 1970

HungaryBocskai út 134-1461113 BUDAPESTTel. +36 1 888 0360Fax. +36 1 888 0361

ItalyVia F. Palizzi, 8920157 MILANOTel. +39 02 39 013 1Fax. +39 02 39 013 260

LatviaGEFCO BalticPulkveža Brieža iela 15RIGA, LV-1001Tel. +371 67365880Fax. +371 67365883

MoroccoAtlantic Logistic Bd Moulay Slimane Ain Sebaa 20250 CASABLANCA Tel. +212 522 35 49 03 Fax. +212 522 35 52 25

PolandPlac Bankowy 200-095 WARSZAWATel. +48 22 531 21 77Fax. +48 22 531 21 73

PortugalEdifício NeoparkAv. Tomás Ribeiro, n°43, 4° Piso Fracçoes 4D e 4H2790-221 CARNAXIDETel. +351 21 416 98 00Fax. +351 21 416 98 20

Romania9-9A Dimitrie Pompei Bvd.Building nr. 24, Etaj 5020335 BUCUREŞTITel. +40 21 300 88 86Fax. +40 21 319 83 59

RussiaLLC GEFCO Post box 2 RUMYANTSEVO Offi ce Building 1, Rumyantsevo villageLeninsky district 142784 MOSCOW REGIONTel. +7 495 981 31 00Fax. +7 495 981 31 02

SlovakiaGEFCO Slovakia s.r.o.Bratislava Business CentrePlynárenská 182109 BRATISLAVA 2Tel. +421 232 132 910Fax. +421 232 132 932

SloveniaGEFCO Prevozništvo in logistika d.o.o. Ankaranska cesta 7bSI - 6000 KOPER Tel. +386 5 6638770Fax. +386 5 6638779

SpainC/Manises n°328224 POZUELO DE ALARCÓNMADRIDTel. +34 91 347 32 00Fax. +34 91 347 31 85

SwitzerlandRoute de France, 85 HCase postale 33CH - 2916 FAHYTel. +41 32 476 01 10Fax. +41 32 476 01 11

TunisiaZone Portuaire de RadèsBP 2142040 RADÈSTel. +216 71 448 038Fax. +216 71 448 411

TurkeyKayisdagi Caddesi Karaman Ciftlik Yolu No:45, Kar Plaza EBlok Kat:1334752 IÇERENKÖY ISTANBULTel. +90 216 578 35 00Fax. +90 216 578 35 35

UkraineGEFCO Україна

vulitsa Kominternu 5, litera A01032 KIEVTel. +38 044 234 10 18Fax. +38 044 234 10 19

United Kingdom376/378 Chiswick High RoadChiswickLONDON W4 5TFTel. +44 (0)208 742 2220Fax. +44 (0)208 742 2066

GEFCO worldwide

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GEFCO: Stefan MeyerPSA: Lionel VadamAdvertising campaign: Bertrand Desprez (W&Cie)Eurotunnel: Philippe TurpinPlainpicture/Fancy: George HammersteinGetty: Michael Rosenfeld, Robin MacDougall, Donovan Reese, DAJ, Monty Rakusen, Sami SarkisCorbis: Peter Ginter, Bo Zaunders, moodboard, Lester Lefkowitz, Justin GuarigliaFotolia: Papo

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Yves FarguesChairman and Chief Executive Offi cer

Philippe CosséStrategy and Finance

Jean-Xavier LaloHuman Resources, Communication and Organisation

Jean-Christophe BertrandRelations with PSA Peugeot Citroën

Michel SaywellFreight Transport and Logistics

Antoine RedierVehicle Transport and Logistics

Christian ZbylutInternational Development

Jean-Marc PrigentInformation Systems

Phil ShankleyBusiness Development and Marketing

Executive Board

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