TVS Supply Chain Solutions wins Daimler Contract for end-to-end In-Plant warehouse management

By Admin

13 Jan, 2026

Strategic Partnership Strengthens Automotive Supply Chain Operations
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited has announced the securing of a significant three-year contract from Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) to manage end-to-end in-plant warehouse operations at DICV’s manufacturing facility in Chennai. This strategic partnership highlights TVS SCS’s growing role as a trusted supply chain partner for global automotive leaders.

Comprehensive In-Plant Warehouse Management Scope
Under the agreement, TVS SCS will oversee complete in-plant warehouse operations within DICV’s manufacturing facility. The engagement focuses on ensuring seamless material flow across production lines, optimised inventory management, and enhanced operational efficiency to support uninterrupted manufacturing activities. Approximately 700 skilled employees from TVS SCS will be deployed to deliver these operations, reflecting the scale and importance of the contract.

Technology-Driven Logistics for Operational Excellence
The partnership will leverage advanced, technology-led supply chain solutions to strengthen DICV’s production ecosystem. These include IoT-based tracking systems for real-time visibility of materials, automation-led processes to minimise manual handling, predictive analytics for smarter planning and forecasting, and digital dashboards that enable centralized monitoring of performance. Together, these capabilities are designed to improve accuracy, reduce downtime, and support consistent quality across manufacturing operations.

Leadership Perspectives on the Collaboration
Commenting on the partnership, Sukumar K, CEO – India & MEA, TVS Supply Chain Solutions, stated that the company is pleased to extend its long-standing relationship with Daimler through this engagement. He highlighted that TVS SCS’s global experience with Daimler, combined with its expertise in in-plant logistics, automation-led operations, and real-time visibility solutions, positions the company to deliver measurable efficiencies and support world-class manufacturing standards.

C. Muthu Maruthachalam, President & Chief Operating Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, emphasized the importance of efficient in-plant logistics for production success. He noted that partnering with TVS Supply Chain Solutions enables DICV to leverage proven expertise and a technology-driven approach to further enhance operational performance.

A Step Forward in Smart Manufacturing
This contract reinforces TVS Supply Chain Solutions’ commitment to delivering efficient, scalable, and technology-enabled supply chain solutions. For Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, the collaboration supports its continued focus on operational excellence, quality, and efficiency, marking another step forward in building a resilient and future-ready manufacturing ecosystem.