ABOUT
alljoinedup
AJU Ltd t/a alljoinedup was established in 2006 to provide best practice in the finished vehicle logistics process and to develop competencies required by automotive sales organisations within logistics service providers. The services offered have expanded over the years to include:
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Interim management assignments for automotive OEMs.
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Vehicle terminal design and re-engineering of vehicle handling processes.
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Tender management and support in creating and responding to transport and technical services tenders.
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Project and operational management of vehicle import centres
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Management of automotive importer start-up situations.
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Detailed sector research and reporting.
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Analysis, recommendation and implementation of vehicle logistics and transport management systems.
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Supplier management
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Sourcing, planning and developing new manufacturing locations.
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Managing Consultant, Tom Jacobson has over 30 years of automotive OEM experience including 15 years with Volkswagen Group UK in both brand and central function roles followed by periods managing various departments within Kia Motors, with Hyundai corporation logistics subsidiary, Glovis, and FCA brands in the Middle East and Chinese start-up brands in the UK.
alljoinedup boasts a client base that includes some of the premier UK and European terminal handlers, finished vehicle logistics companies and OEMs including Suzuki, IAA, WWL, NVD, Drewry, Bristol Port Company, BCA, Forth Ports, Inform Software and Associated British Ports. We have also worked with start up EV upcycling companies providing logistical expertise and supplier management.
alljoinedup can draw on a range of associates each with his/her own specialist knowledge of aspects of the vehicle supply and distribution process.
Contact - tom@alljoinedupconsulting.org
Mobile: + 44 (0)7969 190943
Our Team
Ian Anderson, Head of Market Research
ian@alljoinedupconsulting.org | Phone: 44 7711 262808
Tom established AJU Ltd in 2006 with the aim being to provide best practice in the finished vehicle logistics business. He has worked with and for a number of significant manufacturers and importers including Volkswagen, Kia, Suzuki, Hyundai and SsangYong. He continues to diversify the business offering to incorporate both new OEM clients and research and development projects in alternative fuel sources and vehicle and battery upcycling.
Ian has 10+ years of automotive experience under his belt. He was the Finance Director of SsangYong between 2014 and 2017, overseeing a significant period of growth for the brand. He was subsequently employed by New Vehicle Ventures Ltd to establish the importation of DFSK vehicles into the UK but more recently has been working alongside Tom Jacobson on a variety of projects.