Tier Suppliers
Future-proofing automotive packaging for efficiency
Legacy packaging is a roadblock to automated logistics. Standardisation and strategic design can boost efficiency and reduce waste.
Flexis leverages Renault-Volvo-CMA CGM network for European EV supply
Flexis is localising European EV van production, leveraging nearshoring, battery sourcing, and shared platforms to cut costs and emissions.
Tariffs threat drives uncertainty into North American cross-border parts trade
The US Trump government is hitting its North American neighbours with 25% tariffs on metals and looking to add cross-border auto parts.
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt automotive supply chain
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could disrupt global automotive supply chains, raising costs for OEMs and reshaping trade flows.
Automotive supply chain emissions: Tracking and reducing impact
Automotive supply chains must track and cut emissions to meet evolving regulations. Discover key strategies, standards and technologies.
US tariff threats stoke uncertainty in North American supply chain
The North American automotive supply chain finds itself on fickle ground in the face of Trump’s tariff bluster on imports from Canada and Mexico.
How OEMs are cutting logistics costs in 2025
OEMs face cost pressures from price wars, EV shifts and logistics. Discover how they’re cutting costs in production, supply chain & transport.
Top 10 nearshoring Red Sofa interviews
Discover key insights on nearshoring from top automotive executives in our Red Sofa interviews, exploring supply chain strategy and challenges.
Global automotive industry shifts intensify challenges for logistics providers
Structural shifts and uncertainty in the global auto industry disrupt logistics providers, impacting flows, investments, and market strategies.
Trump’s inaugural speech threatens automotive supply chain
Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain, impacting production, nearshoring and trade.
US prohibits import and sale of connected technology from China and Russia
The US will prohibit the sale and import of connected vehicle hardware and software systems, as well as completed connected vehicles, from China and Russia.
Climate change set to be the biggest supply chain risk in 2025
Flooding and climate change will top supply chain risks in 2025, warns Everstream Analytics, impacting production, parts supply, and logistics.
Continental to make Automotive a separate European company
As tier one suppliers look for greater resilience Continental announces it will spin off its Automotive business by the end of 2025
VDA releases updated auditing standard to optimise supply chain logistics
VDA 6.8 Process Audit Supply Chain includes updates on service provider management and procurement, to transport and in-house logistics
How GM is tackling EV logistics challenges through nearshoring and improving supplier relations
GM boosts supply chain resilience by enhancing supplier relations, nearshoring strategies, and digitalisation to tackle EV logistics challenges.
Digital strategies in Toyota Motor Europe’s mega hub
Toyota Motor Europe’s digitalisation strategy, including its mega hub, enhances supply chain efficiency, sustainability and customer satisfaction across Europe.
Automotive logistics providers are experiencing increasing cost pressures
Automotive logistics providers face rising cost pressures as OEMs push for savings to sustain EV investment and stay competitive in 2024.
Recap blog: ALSC Digital Strategies Europe
Discover insights from top OEMs at ALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024, exploring co-creative, resilient, and digital supply chains.
Red Sofa | Kia México’s Ricardo Ortega Márquez on challenges & innovation
Ricardo Ortega of Kia México shares insights on logistics, nearshoring and AI innovation at ALSC Mexico 2024.
Trump’s tariff threats could upend North America’s auto supply chain
Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada risk disrupting nearshoring and the automotive supply chain across North America.
