Mopar

Based on the merger of Fiat and Chrysler, more work was acquired such as the Magneti Marelli parts line distribution throughout the Mopar distribution network, and the warehousing of Fiat, Maserati and Alfa Romeo parts (being placed in certain Mopar locations), resulting in 149 workers added to the Mopar team.

The company committed to insource jobs that had been previously outsourced. In the first quarter of 2011, Mopar launched a new process design for the shipment and handling of referrals shipped from National Parts Distribution Center (PDC) locations. It is expected that redistribution though the U.S. Field PDC network would amount to 2.4 million cross-dock lines a year flowing through the U.S. Field PDC network, which had been previously managed by United Parcel Service.

Mopar has insourced the packaging of several commodities which include headlamps and wheels and is presently reviewing the insourcing of other commodities into the Center Line and Marysville, Mich., facilities.

New team to address sourcing concerns

Sourcing concerns will be discussed between International UAW representatives and the MOPAR management team. This team will meet on a quarterly basis to share sourcing direction and opportunities to grow the business within the MOPAR network, and address member concerns, especially as they apply to Tracy Industries, Packaging and Memphis Core Center.

Insourcing

The company will review areas in which there might be insourcing opportunities into the MOPAR distribution network, possibly creating more jobs for our members.

Dedicated delivery service

New contract provisions will help the union know in advance about route changes in Dedicated Delivery Service, especially as it relates to the amount of staffing needed for shift changes and workforce adjustments. These discussions will take place at the local level to meet standards of the joint agreement on World Class Logistics.

Product discounts

An expanded Mopar Parts Purchase program will continue for our eligible active and retired members. The program provides a 25 percent discount off the dealer list price on Mopar Genuine parts, remanufactured parts and performance parts and accessories. The buying power will help support good-paying, union jobs and provide job security for UAW Chrysler members.

Mopar World Class Logistics Steering Committee

To ensure the success of the Mopar Parts organization, a World Class Logistics Steering Committee was established consisting of the International UAW and Mopar senior management.

Also, a local World Class Partnership Council was established at each Mopar facility consisting of representatives from the local union and plant management to lead the necessary changes to transform their location into World Class Logistics operations.