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Mixed fortunes in the race for electric vehicle adoption: 2024 in review

2024-12-30T08:00:00+00:00By

EV sales have been volatile in 2024, including changes in fortune for Volkswagen and Stellantis, while trade disputes have disrupted supply chains

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Top Red Sofa interviews of 2024

2024-12-23T08:00:00+00:00By

Discover 2024’s top automotive logistics strategies from OEMs like JLR, Volkswagen, Nissan, GM, Toyota and BMW, covering sustainability, digitalisation and nearshoring.

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ALSC DS Europe day 2 wrap-up

2024-12-11T15:25:00+00:00By

Explore how OEMs like Volkswagen and JLR are transforming automotive supply chains with digital strategies at ALSC Digital Strategies Europe.

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Red Sofa | BMW’s humanoid robots redefine automotive logistics

2024-12-09T15:03:00+00:00By

Discover BMW’s innovative humanoid robots transforming logistics, enabling automation of complex tasks with generative AI technology.

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ALSC Digital Strategies Europe Wrap-Up Day 1

2024-12-04T14:43:00+00:00

Hear insights from BMW, CATL, JLR, and more, and discover what’s next in digital strategies. Don’t miss the highlights and stay tuned for more updates from Day 2!

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BMW to use hydrogen vehicles for in-plant logistics at Regensburg

2024-11-26T11:53:00+00:00By

From 2026 BMW will start using hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks at Regensburg as part of its iFactory initiative.

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BMW’s sustainable packaging: when cardboard is worth more than gold

2024-11-18T17:04:00+00:00By

How can a simple cardboard box reform global automotive logistics? BMW’s innovative PAL973 packaging boosts efficiency, saves costs, and champions sustainability across continents. 

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ALSC Mexico 2024: Day 2 wrap-up and conference close

2024-11-15T09:20:00+00:00By

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.

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ALSC Mexico 2024: Conference Day 1 wrap-up

2024-11-14T09:16:00+00:00By

Key strategies for managing supply chain complexity discussed at ALSC Mexico 2024: AI, digitalisation and policy reform. 

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BMW using cloud control system to manage AGVs at Regensburg

2024-11-04T17:24:00+00:00By

BMW is using a cloud-based traffic control system to guide complex autonomous parts delivery at its Regensburg assembly plant in Germany

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US election: Impact on Mexico’s automotive logistics

2024-11-04T16:48:00+00:00By

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. 

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BMW using etrucks for inbound battery deliveries to Leipzig plant

2024-10-18T14:12:00+01:00By

BMW is using two fully electric trucks operated by Rudolph Logistik Gruppe to move battery cells and modules to its Leipzig plant in Germany.

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BMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability

2024-10-14T10:00:00+01:00By

BMW’s Roberto Rossetti explains the carmaker’s Design for Circularity approach, which focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts and optimised disassembly

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ALSC Global 2024: Day 2 wrap-up and conference close

2024-10-03T10:59:00+01:00By

The automotive logistics industry discusses the importance of the next generation of talent in digitalisating the supply chain

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ALSC Global 2024: Conference Day 1 wrap-up

2024-10-03T10:41:00+01:00By

The automotive logistics and supply chain discuss the importance of AI and digitalising in managing complexity, at ALSC Global

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ALSC Global 2024: Recap blog

2024-09-25T15:17:00+01:00By , and

Automotive Logistics is back with this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024. Follow our blog for updates!

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BMW localising North American battery supply chain despite EV slowdown

2024-09-16T11:14:00+01:00By

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

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ALSC Mexico 2024 set to return to Mexico City for 10th year

2024-09-09T15:04:00+01:00By

The 10th edition of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico will be taking place in Mexico City in November this year

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Vehicle sales in Ukraine increase ahead of war tax

2024-08-22T10:01:00+01:00By

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 

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BMW’s Ulrich Wieland to lead Spartanburg logistics; Oliver Bilstein changes to overseas supply

2024-08-09T10:41:00+01:00By

BMW’s Wieland will lead logistics and material control in Spartanburg, as Bilstein leads overseas supply, responsible for global kits and parts shipments  

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