Halden Machining makes precision components in Dallas from castings produced by three suppliers around Monterrey. For years the castings crossed the border whenever a truck was available, and when the stock ran low, Halden paid for air freight.

A schedule instead of a scramble

We replaced ad hoc loads with a fixed programme: two trucks a day from our Monterrey warehouse, which collects from all three suppliers, consolidates their parts and pre-files customs entries. Trucks cross at Laredo using a trusted-trader lane and arrive in Dallas within 2.1 days on average.

A buffer in the right place

Rather than more stock at the plant, we hold a three-day buffer of castings in our Dallas warehouse, fifteen minutes from Halden's dock. Parts are delivered in sequence for each shift.

The result

In 2025 Halden recorded no line stoppages caused by inbound parts, and its spend on expedited air freight fell by 64%.