Semiconductor logistics
Precision semiconductor logistics for high-value operations
Semiconductors drive the technologies that shape our world, from consumer electronics to advanced computing. With deep expertise and a global footprint, GXO delivers high-performance logistics tailored to the sector’s complexity.
Our solutions support every stage of the supply chain, from work-in-progress delivery and spare parts fulfillment to reverse flows and high-accuracy support for fabrication environments. GXO provides the agility and precision needed to keep semiconductor operations moving forward.
Built for the speed, scale and sensitivity of semiconductor supply chains
We deliver a comprehensive set of logistics services built for the complexity, speed and sensitivity of semiconductor operations.
Sensitive materials
- Specialized handling of high-value and sensitive components
- Temperature-controlled storage and refrigerated transport
- Management of small parts to large SKUs requiring individual truck delivery
- Materials management for raw silicon, machine tools, pumps, supplies and chemicals
Forward logistics and distribution
- Campus logistics to support all functions of the manufacturing supply chain
- On-site logistics operating small depots located near customer facilities to support uptime and rapid part availability
- Global storage and distribution of manufacturing and service repair parts
- Delivery of silicon work-in-progress and other materials to factories
Retourlogistieke
- Receipt, auditing and disposition of customer-owned returned materials
- Parts cleaning and maintenance life cycle
- Repair and return-to-stock processes
Parts and components
- Configuration, validation and inspection of semiconductor parts
- Spare parts fulfillment and rapid service part delivery
- Inventory optimization to eliminate product waste
Automation that scales with semiconductor innovation
Semiconductor operations demand speed, accuracy and scalability, especially when managing high SKU counts and sensitive materials. Our automation strategies are designed in collaboration with each customer to meet specific operational goals and scale with demand.
Our capabilities include:
- Custom strategies tailored to SKU profiles, volume and operational goals
- High-density storage for small, high-value SKUs
- Robotics-enabled picking and transport
- Integrated warehouse systems for real-time visibility and control
These solutions reduce manual effort, improve speed and accuracy, promote safety and enhance productivity across semiconductor operations.
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Unlock speed, accuracy and resilience with GXO.
Casestudy
Powering performance at scale for one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers
De kans
A multinational technology company specializing in semiconductor innovation faced growing complexity in managing mission-critical parts across multiple fabrication sites. With high-volume demand, strict delivery timelines and the need for specialized handling of components like copper, the company required a logistics partner capable of meeting tight SLAs and improving operational efficiency at scale.
Oplossing
GXO implemented a tailored logistics solution encompassing parts configuration, validation, inspection and fulfillment, along with repair and return-to-stock processes. To support rapid service parts delivery, GXO deployed advanced automation technology, consolidating operations into a single, high-efficiency facility.
The solution also addresses sensitive material requirements and leverages demand planning and postponement strategies to reduce waste and optimize inventory.
Resultaten
Through this multi-year collaboration, GXO has helped the customer:
- Boost productivity by 250% and improve order accuracy to over 99% through automation
- Consolidate four logistics sites into a single 270,000-square-foot facility, enhancing efficiency and scalability
- Consistently meet strict SLAs, including two-hour delivery and 99.99975% quality standards
These results affirm GXO’s role as a strategic partner, consistently aligned to support the customer’s evolving needs with agility and precision.
