In an exclusive pre-event interview for ALSC Europe 2025, Thomas Blank, vice president, EMEA at CNW Global shared insights on the evolving automotive supply chain landscape and the role CNW plays in ensuring seamless operations amidst global disruptions.
Having been a global sponsor for 11 years, CNW values these conferences as opportunities to engage with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and logistics providers to align strategies with industry trends. “The streams always contain topics that touch our work and give us a view on OEM and Tier 1 thinking about the future of the supply chain,” Thomas explained.
Discussing key challenges, he emphasised the growing complexity of supply chain execution due to unforeseen global events—from the Icelandic volcano eruption to the Ukraine war and ongoing geopolitical tensions. “Failure is not an option,” he stated, highlighting CNW’s 24/7 global presence and agile, custom logistics solutions.
Looking ahead, Thomas noted that speed, agility, and proactive risk mitigation will define the industry. CNW continues to invest in real-time data analytics and a network of 48 offices worldwide to navigate the increasingly dynamic supply chain landscape.
ALSC Europe is back in its 22nd edition in Bonn, Germany from 18th-20th March, 2025! Thomas Blank will further dive into the topic of dealing with demand uncertainty - closing the gap between supply chain planning and operational execution on the first day of the conference!
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