Stellantis has introduced the institution of a regional elements hub in Malaysia. The carmaker describes the brand new hub is an important element of its broader technique to deepen localisation efforts and bolster its long-term presence within the India and Asia Pacific area, together with Malaysia.
“India and Asia Pacific area is the third development engine for Stellantis, and the regional elements hub is anticipated to change into a key asset in our regional provide chain technique. This funding underpins Stellantis’ long-term dedication in strengthening our footprint and development not simply within the area, however extra importantly in contributing in direction of solidifying Malaysia’s place as a regional automotive hub,” mentioned Daniel Gonzalez, COO of Stellantis ASEAN.
“We’re right here to remain and are devoted to enhancing buyer expertise, service supply and operational effectivity with this new hub that can serve each Malaysia and the broader area,” he added.
Set to be operational by the primary quarter of 2025, the regional elements hub is designed to fulfill and cater to the rising calls for of round 20 nations within the area, together with host nation Malaysia. It is going to home elements and parts of all Stellantis manufacturers together with Citroen, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, RAM, Leapmotor and Peugeot. The latter two manufacturers are at present offered in Malaysia.
This facility is a part of Stellantis’ technique to reinforce aftersales service by decreasing downtime and guaranteeing environment friendly entry and availability of automotive elements and parts to sellers and prospects.
“Strategically situated in a free commerce zone in Malaysia, this regional warehouse will permit us to enhance elements availability, cut back lead time and improve the general service effectivity. It is going to additionally allow us to reply rapidly to the rising wants of our prospects whereas guaranteeing they obtain the best degree of aftersales help,” mentioned Olivier Torchet, head of elements and companies, Stellantis India & Asia Pacific.
Since 2021, Stellantis has been constructing the muse of a ‘In-built ASEAN for ASEAN’ roadmap in Malaysia. It started with the 100% acquisition of the ex-Naza Gurun plant in Kedah, which will probably be maximised as a regional manufacturing hub for each home and export markets in ASEAN. In March this 12 months, Stellantis Malaysia was established because the official entity directing and managing advertising and marketing, gross sales, distribution and aftersales of all Stellantis manufacturers in Malaysia.
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