Peoria Production Solutions (PPS) is a trusted partner for automotive parts kitting, supporting OEMs, tiered suppliers, and manufacturers across the transportation industry. Precision and speed are critical in this sector, and PPS helps customers meet these demands by pre-assembling parts, tools, or subassemblies into complete kits. This approach simplifies production, strengthens inventory control, and supports lean Just-in-Time (JIT) workflows.
In addition to kitting, PPS provides secondary production services, including assembly, packaging, palletizing, light manufacturing, and logistics support, to streamline operations and reduce internal labor requirements. Our ISO 9001:2015 certified processes, automated equipment, and highly trained workforce ensure accuracy, efficiency, and full traceability for projects ranging from routine tool kits to high-volume assembly runs.
With over 80 years of experience, PPS combines proven industry expertise with modern production controls. We’ve continually invested in lean practices, automation, and cross-trained teams to help customers reduce bottlenecks, improve throughput, and keep production lines running without interruption. Our facility provides scalable space and dedicated workstations, enabling us to handle everything from pilot builds to large-scale programs.
Kitting and Assembly with High Quality Control
Every kit we produce is managed with strict oversight to prevent errors and delays:
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- Lean Production Methods: Using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Cross-Trained Workforce: Flexible staffing ensures high accuracy, even during demand spikes.
- Dedicated Quality Stations: Parallel kitting, sub-assembly, and inspection maintain on-time delivery.
- ERP Traceability: Real-time lot-code tracking provides full accountability for all customer-supplied materials.
By combining disciplined lean practices, ERP transparency, and a skilled workforce, PPS delivers automotive parts kitting solutions that reduce errors, accelerate production, and ensure supply chain reliability. Every kit arrives complete and ready for use, so your team can focus on building vehicles with confidence.
Streamlined Production Support
By combining kitting, sub-assembly, secondary packaging, palletizing, and logistics under one roof, PPS shortens production cycles and improves consistency. Studies highlight that pre-kitting and prefabrication can significantly reduce part retrieval time and enhance workflow reliability in high-demand environments. Our experience confirms this: when components arrive organized and pre-assembled, customer teams spend less time sorting and more time building.
Benefits of Outsourcing Kitting and Assembly
Outsourcing kitting and sub-assembly tasks to a trusted partner like PPS provides measurable advantages that help automotive manufacturers improve efficiency, control costs, and stay focused on their strengths.
Focus on Core Manufacturing
By delegating kitting, assembly, and other secondary tasks to PPS, your workforce can stay focused on its primary mission and niche manufacturing. This allows engineers and production staff to dedicate their time to product innovation and high-value manufacturing, rather than spending time on time-consuming prep work.
Increased Capacity and Flexibility
Shifting kitting and assembly off your production floor frees valuable space and labor for mainline operations. PPS can scale support quickly to meet demand surges, eliminating the need to hire or train additional staff. This flexibility enables you to respond to changing market needs without incurring the costs or delays associated with expanding in-house resources.
Cost Savings
Partnering with an external specialist, such as PPS, reduces expenses associated with labor, equipment, and overhead. Instead of maintaining a dedicated in-house team for secondary production, you gain access to an efficient operation explicitly designed for kitting and assembly. Our lean processes minimize waste and rework, lowering the total cost of ownership.
Significant efficiencies are supported by findings from the American Society of Civil Engineers, which show that pre-kitting and prefabrication logistics significantly reduce part retrieval time and enhance workflow reliability, particularly in high-demand manufacturing environments.
Consistent Quality and Reliable Supply
PPS follows strict quality processes as part of our ISO 9001:2015 certification. We ensure that every kit and sub-assembly is delivered on time and to specification. Robust inventory control and scheduling systems support just-in-time (JIT) delivery, reducing the risk of line stoppages due to missing or incorrect parts and keeping your supply chain on track.
Outsourcing these functions to PPS allows automotive manufacturers to operate leaner, smarter, and more competitively. With PPS managing the critical secondary production services, your team can focus on what they do best, manufacturing high-quality products that drive your business forward.
Why Choose PPS for Automotive Parts Kitting
When it comes to reliable kitting services in the automotive industry, Peoria Production Solutions (PPS) combines proven expertise, advanced systems, and a customer-first approach. Our customers can rest assured that their products will be handled with tight quality control and care. Here are some of the most essential reasons why PPS adds value to the supply chain of OEMs and suppliers of all sizes:
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified – Our registered quality management system enforces documented processes, regular audits, and continuous improvement to guarantee accuracy and consistency across every kit.
- Clean Room Capabilities – Beyond automotive projects, PPS supports clean room operations for various industries, including healthcare and precision manufacturing. This versatility reflects our commitment to strict quality standards and controlled production environments.
- Lean Production Practices – Using Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, and Kaizen, we eliminate inefficiencies and streamline workflows. These Lean methods reduce waste and cost, supporting your just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing goals.
- ERP with Lot-Code Traceability – Every part is tracked from receipt to shipment in our ERP system. Real-time inventory visibility and lot-code control ensure full accountability, audit readiness, and supply chain transparency.
- Cross-Trained, Stable Workforce – With low turnover and a broad range of skills, our experienced team adapts quickly to different projects without delays or retraining. This stability ensures continuity and quality on every job.
- 130,000 Sq. Ft. Facility – Our modern facility features 15 shipping/receiving bays, as well as climate-controlled storage. With ample space, we can manage large-scale kitting projects, secure customer-supplied inventory, and flex capacity as demand grows.
- Automated Kitting & Packaging Equipment – PPS leverages automation where it adds value, using auto bagging, inline weighing, and print-and-apply labeling to deliver speed and precision in high-volume projects.
- Nonprofit Business Model – Unlike traditional providers, PPS reinvests earnings into workforce development, advanced equipment, and process improvements. This model allows us to offer competitive pricing and unmatched service flexibility.
For over 80 years, Peoria Production Solutions has helped automotive OEMs, suppliers, and transportation manufacturers simplify complex operations through efficient parts kitting, assembly, and packaging services. Our team understands the pace and precision required to meet production demands without delays. From improving inventory control to reducing production line downtime, PPS brings the resources and expertise to keep your supply chain moving.
PPS provides more than kitting; we deliver the process control, scalability, and accountability your production operations require. Whether for special projects or long-term programs, our structured workflows ensure that every kit is built right, delivered on time, and ready to keep your automotive line running at peak performance. Contact PPS today to learn how we can help keep your operations on schedule with customized services, including automotive parts kitting.