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Exel, UPS Logistics Group and Ford Europe Form Alliance

24 October 2000

Exel, UPS Logistics Group and Ford Europe Form Alliance

    LONDON, Oct. 23 Exel and UPS Logistics Group Europe have
formed an alliance to review the effectiveness of all current inbound
logistics processes for production parts and components for Ford Motor Company
in Europe. In the next stage, detailed process specifications will be jointly
developed by Exel, UPS Logistics Group and Ford of Europe. This alliance would
provide Ford of Europe with market-leading supply-chain support across all its
European plants.
    The cooperation exemplifies Ford's leadership role in executing innovative
e-commerce and supply-chain management strategies. It will follow the success
of the strategic alliance of Ford Motor Company and UPS Logistics
Group in the U.S. and Exel's 20-year relationship with Ford, including
established operations in Southern Europe, USA and Brazil.
    Ford's new inbound logistics network in Europe will be designed to achieve
significant improvements in transportation and distribution processes and
inventory. Ford's European plants will benefit from more predictable and
precise delivery times for components, parts and subassemblies.
    "This relationship will provide Ford of Europe with radically improved
reliability and visibility throughout its supply-chain," said Bill Caplan,
Managing Director, UPS Logistics Group Europe.
    Commenting for Exel, Leigh Pomlett, President, Automotive Worldwide said:
"Ford is one of the world's pioneering automotive companies and this important
strategic alliance will be a significant breakthrough for Exel in Europe.  It
confirms our status as the leading supply-chain partner to the industry."