All Analysis articles – Page 15

  • Theresa May
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    UK car industry needs to avoid ‘cliff-edge’ in hard Brexit

    2017-01-18T15:45:48Z

    Fresh insights into prime minister Theresa May’s plans for the UK’s exit from the European Union have reignited concerns over just what deal can be struck and what terms of international trade will apply...Confirmation this week by UK prime minister Theresa May (pictured) that the country would leave the European ...

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    Advanced analytics: Boiling down the benefits of big data

    2017-01-13T16:54:53Z

    In a data-rich world, could advanced analytical techniques be the key to higher performance in the automotive supply chain? In this story... Automatic recommendations A multiple approach to data Making analytics workPlace an order with a major online retailer and you will probably be offered a range of recommended purchases. ...

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    Ocean container packaging: Hammering out a waste of space

    2017-01-13T14:50:51Z

    More efforts are taking place to improve efficiency, cost and quality through the better use and construction of packaging within container transport The expansion of international supply chains has placed increased pressure on maximising the use of ocean containers when shipping global automotive parts. While freight rates, storage and port ...

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    Seating analysis: Not sitting pretty for long

    2016-05-31T14:43:37Z

    The modern vehicle seat is a sophisticated item and suppliers require very specific supply chain strategies of their own to stay competitive. Automotive Logistics provides an overview of this fast-changing sector OEMs often require seats to be delivered on a just-in-time and just-in-sequence basisThe automotive seating and interiors business ...

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    Analysis: PSA ‘product blitz’ will put the focus on its supply chain

    2016-04-13T15:31:40Z

    'Push to Pass' plan will involve the launch of 26 new cars by 2021 with more local manufacturing in some areasPSA Peugeot-Citroën has announced some big organisational changes recently, both in terms of its group divisions and its approach to customer trends, with some big consequences for its supply ...

  • 2016 Ford Fiesta ST
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    In-depth analysis: strong logistics and supply base central to Ford’s new Mexico plant

    2016-04-06T16:34:40Z

    Ford is the latest carmaker to plan a new assembly plant in Mexico with the announcement that it will invest $1.6 billion in a factory in San Luis Potosi to produce compact cars from 2018.The plant is aimed at making the assembly of smaller cars more profitable for the company, ...

  • FREDERIEK_TONEY Ford
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    Ford part 1: Always looking ahead

    2016-03-29T12:08:00Z

    In the first of a four-part feature, Christopher Ludwig talks to Ford Customer Service Division president Frederiek Toney (pictured) about changing times for logistics and providing global customer service

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    2015-10-15T11:57:54Z

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  • Jon Kuiper Koopman
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    Analysis: European discord for logistics

    2015-03-25T14:47:31Z

    Although Europe is considered to be a single market, differing laws and regulations surrounding wages, truck dimensions and weights are making it increasingly difficult for finished vehicle logistics providers. In the face of growing divisions between transport regulations in various European countries, finished vehicle logistics executives and European officials have ...

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    Analysis: Mahindra Logistics invests in hope as much as assets

    2014-12-17T12:49:40Z

    Mahindra Logistics recent acquisition in assets and freight forwarding are moves to secure capacity ahead of an expected upturn in automotive and vehicle logisticsMore than six months after the election of Narendra Modi in India, it may still be too early to determine whether the Modi government’s agenda is the ...

  • Opening_rail
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    Analysis: logistics in China still needs to shift from big to strong

    2014-11-18T12:33:01Z

    Automotive logistics providers in the world’s largest market might be saying the right things but the industry lacks transparency in many areas. Christopher Ludwig provides a résumé of the market following an important industry gatheringExecutives at Chinese automotive and logistics companies speak a remarkably similar language when it comes to ...

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    Russia joins WTO but still protects its OEMs: analysis

    2012-08-22T00:00:00Z

    After more than 19 years of negotiations, the Russian Federation has today become the 157th member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). With reductions in import tariffs part of the accession, including those for vehicles, components and raw materials, the impact is expected to lower prices for consumers, increase global ...

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    Gefco-GM 'mega' contract worth 900m euros pa - analysis

    2012-07-11T00:00:00Z

    The Gefco Group has revealed that the contract signed at the end of June with General Motors will make it the carmaker’s fully fledged fourth party logistics provider (4PL) in Europe, including Russia and Turkey. The seven year contract, which kicks off next year and includes a ...

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    Analysis: Gefco to handle GM logistics in Europe

    2012-07-04T00:00:00Z

    General Motors has said it will transfer the majority of its transport logistics business in Europe and Russia to Gefco starting next year following a long-term exclusive agreement signed this week with the logistics provider's parent company, PSA Peugeot Citroën. The agreement will impact the majority of the Opel/Vauxhall, ...

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    Analysis: WWL to use more 'group' capacity

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Shipping line and logistics provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is set to restore laid-up capacity in November, as well as add up to 12 new vessels to its fleet in the next two years, as it seeks to renew its stable of 60 pure-car-and-truck carriers (PCTCs) and roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ships ...

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    Analysis China: rising currency & wages to benefit global LSPs?

    2010-06-23T00:00:00Z

    Factories in China continued to see disruptions this week to the flow of material to assembly lines following another set of strikes by parts suppliers over low wages. This time the walkouts were in Guangdon province at Denso (Guangzhou Nansha), a subsidiary of Japanese tier supplier Denso–the largest global supplier ...

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    Analysis: Chinese policy on downturn – crosshair or blindspot?

    2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

    The Chinese government certainly acted quickly and successfully to reverse the first downward sales trend for new car sales it experienced during the second half of 2008. Today, thanks largely to a hefty cut in sales tax on cars with a 1.6-litre engine or less, sales are up in the ...