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Analysis
Trade disputes accelerate nearshoring trend with implications for logistics providers
Escalating trade disputes are pushing automotive companies towards nearshoring, reshaping logistics and supply chains across North America and beyond.
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Analysis
Top trends for automotive logistics in 2025
Explore the top automotive logistics trends for Q1 2025, including industry turmoil, cost-cutting strategies, and the rise of nearshoring.
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News
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.
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News
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.
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News
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.
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News
Ford drops Jack Cooper mid-contract, threatening union jobs
Ford ends contract with Jack Cooper, risking union jobs. Teamsters and analysts weigh in on the impact for logistics and workforce stability.
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News
Volkswagen to cut production in Germany and move Golf assembly to Mexico
The Future Volkswagen agreement will reduce production capacity “on a lasting basis” across German plants by 734,000 units and 35,000 jobs will go by 2030
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Feature
Mixed fortunes in the race for electric vehicle adoption: 2024 in review
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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Feature
Top Red Sofa interviews of 2024
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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Video
Red Sofa | Saba Azizi on leading CATL’s EMEA digital revolution
Saba Azizi, CATL shares insights on digitalising EMEA services, fostering diverse teams, and driving innovation in EV batteries.
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Feature
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.
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News
Mexican and Canadian governments prepare for Trump’s automotive trade review
Mexico and Canada warn of trade war risks as Trump plans 25% tariffs, threatening USMCA and North America’s automotive supply chain.
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Video
Red Sofa | Daimler Truck’s digital strategy to track supplier risk
Marion Gillich, head of supplier risk management, Daimler Truck talks about using AI to assess supplier risk through tier-n at ALSC Digital Strategies Europe.
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Video
Red Sofa | How Mercedes-Benz uses data quality to drive AI-powered efficiency
Mercedes-Benz leverages data quality and AI tools to enhance production, logistics and customer experiences, setting new industry benchmarks.
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Video
Red Sofa | Harry Davies on building resilient supply chains through DEI
Discover Harry Kwakye Davies’ strategies for diversity, equity and inclusion in automotive supply chains to drive resilience and innovation.
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Video
Red Sofa | How Vortex AI is driving logistics innovation at Seat
Discover how Seat’s Human AI strategy, powered by Vortex AI, enhances logistics efficiency, data governance and collaboration.
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Video
Red Sofa | BMW’s humanoid robots redefine automotive logistics
Discover BMW’s innovative humanoid robots transforming logistics, enabling automation of complex tasks with generative AI technology.
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Video
Red Sofa | How Toyota is driving digitalisation in vehicle logistics
Discover how Toyota’s digitalisation projects improve lead-time accuracy, reduce inventory, and streamline vehicle logistics processes.
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Video
Red Sofa | JLR drives digital transformation across supply chain operations
Explore JLR’s digital transformation with insights on PLM, SAP S/4HANA, and AI, shared by Paulina Chmielarz in this exclusive interview.
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News
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.