Toyota’s logistics team is coordinating the distribution of the newly manufactured Hilux bakkies to dealerships across South Africa. They manage transport routes, select logistics partners.

Toyota South Africa is working with its suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality automotive parts for the production of the new Hilux model. The procurement team assesses the performance of key suppliers, negotiates contracts, and arranges timely deliveries.

Toyota South Africa is designing a detailed production schedule to manufacture the new Hilux in a way that optimises the use of its assembly line, ensuring vehicles are produced on time while managing work-in-progress inventory effectively.

Toyota South Africa is forecasting market demand for the new Hilux model and creating inventory plans to ensure there are enough vehicles available for delivery to dealerships while minimising excess stock at the factory.

A customer reports a defect in one of the vehicles delivered. Toyota organises for the vehicle to be collected by its delievry partner and taken to the nearest dealership for inspection, repair, or replacement, ensuring customer satisfaction is maintained.