OBC magic on the move: How time:matters helped save an automotive production line
Humans have been telling stories since the first fire was lit — stories of challenge, courage, and triumph.
This is one of those stories.
Not of fantasy or fiction, but real-time heroes, racing across borders to save a production line from coming to a halt.
The mission
In April, a major player in the automotive industry came to us with a critical mission: prevent a production breakdown in North America caused by parts shortages — all in the middle of rising tariff policy uncertainties.
If the parts didn’t arrive on time, the entire supply chain would stall. The clock was ticking, and the stakes were high.
The challenge
The challenge was a narrow 3-week window. Over 8 tons of vital automotive components packed into more than 1,000 individual boxes.
Origins spread across Eastern China.
Destinations across the U.S. and Mexico.
Every delay could mean millions lost in halted production.
Speed was essential — but so was precision. And reliability.
That’s when time:matters stepped in with its excellent On Board Couriers (OBCs).
The transport
What followed was nothing short of a logistics symphony.
- Door-to-door in just 48 hours on average.
- Fastest delivery? Just 37 hours.
- 60 dedicated couriers on the ground and in the air.
- Every shipment ahead of schedule. Every. Single. One.
The result
This wasn’t just a simple transport. It was a race against time — and we won.
At time:matters, we don’t just move boxes — we move businesses forward.
Our OBCs don’t just fly — they stand by your shipment every step of the way.
When others see obstacles, we deliver solutions — with accountability, flexibility, and resilience at our core.
Supply chains may be fragile — but with time:matters, they don’t have to be.