BMW
BMW to use hydrogen vehicles for in-plant logistics at Regensburg
From 2026 BMW will start using hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks at Regensburg as part of its iFactory initiative.
BMW’s sustainable packaging: when cardboard is worth more than gold
How can a simple cardboard box reform global automotive logistics? BMW’s innovative PAL973 packaging boosts efficiency, saves costs, and champions sustainability across continents.
ALSC Mexico 2024: Day 2 wrap-up and conference close
The automotive logistics industry discusses the importance of next generation’s critical role in driving digital transformation and shaping the future of the supply chain.
ALSC Mexico 2024: Conference Day 1 wrap-up
Key strategies for managing supply chain complexity discussed at ALSC Mexico 2024: AI, digitalisation and policy reform.
BMW using cloud control system to manage AGVs at Regensburg
BMW is using a cloud-based traffic control system to guide complex autonomous parts delivery at its Regensburg assembly plant in Germany
US election: Impact on Mexico’s automotive logistics
A look at the potential impacts on the North American automotive logistics industry and US-Mexico trade following the results of the US presidential election.
BMW using etrucks for inbound battery deliveries to Leipzig plant
BMW is using two fully electric trucks operated by Rudolph Logistik Gruppe to move battery cells and modules to its Leipzig plant in Germany.
BMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability
BMW’s Roberto Rossetti explains the carmaker’s Design for Circularity approach, which focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts and optimised disassembly
ALSC Global 2024: Day 2 wrap-up and conference close
The automotive logistics industry discusses the importance of the next generation of talent in digitalisating the supply chain
ALSC Global 2024: Conference Day 1 wrap-up
The automotive logistics and supply chain discuss the importance of AI and digitalising in managing complexity, at ALSC Global
ALSC Global 2024: Recap blog
Automotive Logistics is back with this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024. Follow our blog for updates!
BMW localising North American battery supply chain despite EV slowdown
Despite Unicore’s decision to suspend construction of its battery materials plant in Canada BMW is focused on a significant increase in EV deliveries this year
ALSC Mexico 2024 set to return to Mexico City for 10th year
The 10th edition of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico will be taking place in Mexico City in November this year
Vehicle sales in Ukraine increase ahead of war tax
Vehicle imports to Ukraine were up more than 20% in the first half of 2024, with a significant boost in July because of an impending war tax on car sales
BMW’s Ulrich Wieland to lead Spartanburg logistics; Oliver Bilstein changes to overseas supply
BMW’s Wieland will lead logistics and material control in Spartanburg, as Bilstein leads overseas supply, responsible for global kits and parts shipments
BMW expanding parts distribution facility in Shenyang
BMW is investing $37.8m in a second-phase 80,000 sq.m expansion of its parts logistics facility in Shenyang, China.
BMW, Ford trial 3D printing automotive parts using recycled fishing nets
Fishy Filaments has been working with OEMs such as Ford and BMW to trial the use of its recycled fishing nets in 3D printing of automotive parts
BMW’s Hendrik Lang on achieving sustainable supply chains
BMW is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, with plans to offer 25 fully electric vehicle models by 2024
BMW starts using autonomous platform truck for press tools and blanks
BMW is moving press tools and steel blanks with an autonomous truck platform at its Regensburg production plant
BMW’s Michael Nikolaides on a localised, digital supply chain
BMW’s global logistics head Michael Nikolaides leads a steering committee across production, sales and supply chain to support strategic decisions.
