All Europe articles – Page 120

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    Perceptions of protection

    2013-04-01T14:45:15Z

    While some OEMs have a minimal approach to vehicle protection, there are those who still advocate a complete cover-up. The roll-out of film;Toyota's minimal approach;Honda reduces protection;The case for full coverage.The protective film now commonly used to protect new cars while they are being transported was first applied in the ...

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    Nexteer steering a straight course

    2013-04-01T14:43:36Z

    An insight into steering supplier Nexteer’s drive for control and visibility over a supply chain is becoming more global and complex.For a medium-sized tier supplier, Nexteer Automotive has an impressive global footprint and pedigree. The company is headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan, but owned by a Chinese consortium of state-owned entities, ...

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    Car ports come back to life in South America

    2013-04-01T14:23:33Z

    Port risk Ports push for businessNorthern LightsFord’s private port Brazil’s deep southArgentina’s ZàrateDelta DockEighthThe strength of the Brazilian car market has kept imports rising through Brazil and exports out of Argentina. But with investment in capacity needed, Tony Danby reports on future risks and development.Brazilian and Argentine ports reported lower ...

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    Stacking the odds in favour of service parts in India

    2013-04-01T12:23:26Z

    A report on how best-in-class warehouse design and management, and a focus on efficient parts delivery, is making an impact on the Indian parts market despite labour, infrastructure and visibility difficulties Room for growth;Aftermarket goals;Labour, infrastructure and visibility;Warehouse evolutionTransport networksPankaj Chandak is elated. The World Auto Forum, supported by KPMG, ...

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    Editor's Note: VW North America and Fiat Latin America

    2013-04-01T12:12:20Z

    This issue features our first ‘double bill’ cover, with interviews across Volkswagen in North America (p16), and Fiat in Latin America (p26). Each of these stories, carved into their smaller halves, warrants its own cover.Volkswagen's return to US production is historic, while its Mexican growth – even before adding a ...

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    Developing with China's export demand

    2013-04-01T12:06:13Z

    China’s increasing export volume, particularly to low-cost markets, has resulted in a challenging, fragmented logistics sector. Anthony Coia reports.China's export destination;Geely's expanding needs and Great Wall's ambition; Ro-ro shipping services;Terminals and 3PLs;Cars and containers. ​​The links jump to sections of the articleChina’s phenomenal rise to becoming the world’s largest vehicle ...

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    Packaged for prime protection

    2013-04-01T11:47:25Z

    Aftermarket differencesPackaging methodsReusable packaging and cardboardDunnage and foamMarcia MacLeod reports on the requirements for packaging in the aftermarket and finds that while processes vary by OEM and by region, its importance is greater than ever.With milkrun, sequencing and just-in-time supply chains dominating automotive production, plants are used to seeing parts ...

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    Ford seeks to stand out from the cloud

    2013-04-01T11:09:31Z

    Ford China is pursuing green manufacturing and logistics strategies in a bid to lead the automotive sector’s contribution towards lowering pollution levels over the country’s cities.But there is also another, gloomy symbol rising as quickly as the economy – a dark, acrid cloud hanging above the traffic-choked streets that the ...

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    Upgrading Brazil to World Class

    2013-04-01T10:27:01Z

    Fiat's volume and growth in Latin America;Logistics operations;The Pernambuco plant;Outbound Logistics.Alfredo Leggero, manufacturing director of Fiat-Chrysler Latin America, gives an insider’s view of Fiat’s complex Latin American logistics operationsAlfredo Leggero is responsible for the manufacturing, supply chain and logistics operations for Fiat in Latin America, which this year could surpass ...

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    ECG: A landmark year for our mission

    2013-04-01T09:56:31Z

    Costantino Baldissara highlights how the ECG can expand upon its achievements in education, integration, communication and standardisation.At ECG, 2013 marks some significant moves forward in critical areas that feature prominently in our mission statement, including operational standardisation, integration, education and information and awareness.One of the things we are most proud ...

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    Mexico by land and by sea

    2013-04-01T09:52:56Z

    Primary markets and the potential on the rails Short sea horizons/ Mexican road routesVolume, frequency and a turning of the tide​​The links jump to sections of the articleMexico’s export links to the US are in the balance as the country’s production is set to rise and OEMs consider rail and ...

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    Dealers demand improvements an deliveries

    2013-04-01T09:44:00Z

    Can delays in finished vehicle deliveries be avoided without dealers having to become experts in OEM logistics? Dealer disincentives;Extended service hours;Visibility and flexibility;Are lessons in logistics necessary?At Moscow car dealership AVES Peugeot, sales director Evgeny Podolskiy has a distinct problem with the late delivery of incoming vehicles – especially ...

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    Korea-EU car carrier freight rate remains steady

    2013-04-01T09:07:16Z

    Net freight rates for the transport of high-and-heavy equipment from China to North America have shown a continuing decline through February this year, according to Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.Total rates per cubic metre (cbm) in February were $118, down from $130 recorded in February 2012, with the bunker adjustment (BAF) ...

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    EDITOR’S NOTE: Harmony between all modes

    2013-03-31T14:12:24Z

    I recently asked an American vehicle logistics executive what his top three priorities were for this year. “Mexico, Mexico and Mexico,” he replied, without hesitation. Many in the US have the same list, even those from OEMs with no production south of the border, so much is the anticipated rush ...

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    VW enhances logistics at Emden

    2013-03-27T00:00:00Z

    Volkswagen has recently held a meeting at its Emden plant in Germany to discuss the progress of a range of improvement and innovation projects being undertaken there, as well as to provide an outlook on the challenges ahead for the plant. The focus of discussions this year was on ...

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    GM-Gefco project begins in Europe

    2013-03-27T00:00:00Z

    From next week on April 1st, General Motors Europe will implement the outsourcing of its logistics planning, operations and purchasing to logistics provider Gefco. Acting as a 4PL for the carmaker, Gefco will manage GM’s inbound and outbound supply chain across Europe, Russia and Turkey, combining volumes with its established ...

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    JCB to supply backhoes in Brazil

    2013-03-27T00:00:00Z

    JCB has secured a second order worth more than £40m ($68m) with the Brazilian government for the supply of 1,000 backhoe loaders through 2013. The machines will be manufactured at JCB’s $100m factory in Brazil, which was opened last September in Sao Paulo, and supplied to Brazil’s Ministry ...

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    Global round up: Civics export to Australia; Hail damage in Mississippi; JLR opens in Singapore; Bosch expands service parts in China; Ceva starts Euro-China rail link

    2013-03-27T00:00:00Z

    Honda starts Civic exports to AustraliaHonda has started shipments of the Civic diesel to Australia from its UK plant in Swindon, part of a wider Civic export programme to the country from the plant. The diesel version will go on sale in the country in April. The company is ...

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    Ateco targets China imports to Australia

    2013-03-27T00:00:00Z

    The Ateco Group, Australia and New Zealand's largest locally based independent car importer, has said it plans to build a new core business around Chinese imports as well as beginning business with North American brands for the first time. The company is also intending to develop existing links ...

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    ACEA calls for parity in trade talks

    2013-03-27T00:00:00Z

    As the European Union and Japan begin negotiations on a free trade agreement this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has reiterated its calls for Japan to remove non-tariff barriers so that European brands are able to compete on an equal footing. "We are strongly in favour ...