workshop optimization

Workshop Optimization 
Reduce stress. Boost efficiency.

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Streamline PDI, QC, Upfitting, and Repairs with Intelligent Workshop Management

Vehicle processing centers face rising complexity: 

  • fluctuating volumes, 
  • customer-specific vehicle configurations, 
  • and tight delivery windows. 

INFORM’s Workshop Management solution brings intelligence, visibility, and precision to every workshop task - from PDI and QC inspections to accessory installation, refurbishment, and damage repairs.

Intelligent Workshop Optimization for Higher Throughput

INFORM’s Workshop Optimization module digitizes and intelligently optimizes every step of vehicle processing. By applying advanced algorithms, operators typically achieve up to 20% higher efficiency across workshop and PDI activities.

Managing vehicle preparation is complex: limited and shifting capacities, multiple tasks per vehicle, and varying skill or part requirements all put pressure on planning. At the same time, customer deadlines and service-level expectations must be met reliably.

Purpose-built for both new and used vehicle logistics, the solution calculates the optimal task sequence for every vehicle, maximizing resource utilization while respecting labor and parts constraints. Plans are continuously recalculated in real time to reflect operational changes - ensuring performance, punctuality, and transparency at scale.

Your benefits at a glance

Full integration of all service activities

Includes vehicle management, stock leveling, tracking of work order status

Increased employee satisfaction through transparency and predictability

Improved overall quality

Reliable ETA

Increased efficiency by 20 - 40 %

Our solution supports you on many levels

  • Increased productivity through automation
    Optimizing the use of people and equipment leads to more efficient operations and less waste of time and resources.
  • Rapid System Adaptability
    Changed contract terms - such as individual brand or contract requirements - can be quickly adapted by plant management without the need for IT programming or external intervention.
  • Traceability
    Recording of activity for each process provides both a "live" status and an audit and accounting trail for each event.
  • Competitive Edge
    Gives you a competitive edge: your cost and operational efficiencies will be far greater than your competitors. On average, our customers report a 20% increase.
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  • Maximize resource utilization
    Reduce lead times by streamlining all processes.
  • Increase Employee Satisfaction
    Know exactly what needs to be done and whether all the materials are available. If necessary, the software simply adjusts the optimized schedule - freeing up your staff!
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VINCE - Our Vehicle Logistics POrtal

VINCE is a collaboration platform for logistics service providers, OEMs and their partners and customers, enabling INFORM customers to provide their partners and customers with visibility into orders, logistics-related processes and vehicle details and movements.

SaaS for efficient vehicle logistics

Out of the box digitalization with SaaS - to realize fast benefits and savings.

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INFORM Trend Report on IT in Vehicle Logistics 2026 

Managing Complexity in a Growing and Cost-Constrained Industry

Cost Pressure, Visibility and Decision Intelligence: What Vehicle Logistics Organizations Need Next

Success Stories

International Car Operators (ICO)

ICO reduced truck waiting times by 50% and increased terminal efficiency to 99% - enabled by full transparency and automated end-to-end planning.

National Vehicle Distribution (NVD)

NVD doubled yard productivity and achieved 98% on-time delivery - enabled by full end-to-end visibility and automated vehicle logistics processes.

VW Mexico

Volkswagen de México handles around 2,500 vehicles per day with a fully integrated logistics system - reducing yard dwell time to less than 1.5 days.

AUTO1 Group

AUTO1 Group achieves full transparency for up to 16,000 vehicles simultaneously and optimizes internal vehicle logistics in real time - enabling shorter lead times and scalable operations.

Hödlmayr International AG

Hödlmayr digitizes and optimizes internal vehicle logistics for around 500,000 vehicles per year - using AI-driven real-time planning to maximize efficiency and flexibility.

COTRA Autotransport AG

COTRA achieves full transparency and real-time optimization of complex vehicle logistics processes - enabling maximum efficiency and flexibility in a highly dynamic market.

Events

Apr 21-23, 2026 | Waterfront Beach Resort, Huntington Beach, California

Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2026

Meet INFORM at Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2026 and discover how AI is transforming transport management, freight audit, and network planning.

Apr 28-29, 2026 | Marseille Fos, France

ECG Maritime & Ports Working Group

Join INFORM in Marseille Fos to discuss vehicle logistics in port environments, including yard operations, visibility, and transport coordination.

May 11-12, 2026 | Aachen, Germany

AML AI Workshop 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Vehicle Logistics – Practice, Exchange, Outlook

May 20-21, 2026 | ABC Tower in Zeebrugge

RoRo Congress 2026

Meet INFORM at RORO EUROPE 2026 - Shaping the Future of RoRo & Automotive Logistics

Jun 09-10, 2026 | Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, TN, USA

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain North America 2026

Meet INFORM at ALSC North America and explore solutions for optimizing yard, workshop, and transport processes in vehicle logistics.

Jun 17-18, 2026 | Mercedes Benz World, Weybridge, UK

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain United Kingdom 2026

Meet INFORM at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain UK. Discuss optimization of yard, workshop, transport and network planning in vehicle logistics.

Dennis Feddern

Dennis Feddern

Senior Vice President Vehicle Logistics

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