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FeatureAutomotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global: Recap
Follow our recap blog below to get insights and analysis from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 in Detroit.
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NewsVolkswagen Group takes more control over semiconductor procurement
The carmaker will work in close collaboration with tier-1 suppliers to choose semiconductors and other parts.
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InterviewHow Volvo Cars made sustainability a way of working
Volvo Cars has been at the forefront of supply chain sustainability ambitions for uyears. Now, the OEM is ready to be more vocal about where it wants its competitors to join in.
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NewsJLR to use alternative fuel and EV transport fleet in UK in contract renewal with DHL
JLR has announced an ambitious UK sustainability project to be achieved through an alternative fuel and EV transport fleet.
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NewsGM announces $60m investment in battery materials firm Mitra Chem
GM is investing in the battery materials company to help make batteries more affordable and accessible.
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NewsEVs “in good condition” after Fremantle Highway ro-ro fire
The Fremantle Highway ro-ro vessel caught fire at the end of July, killing one person and injuring several others.
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Interview‘Performing while transforming’ BMW's logistics in Spartanburg: Special series
BMW’s largest plant is investing in digitalisation and people to prepare for electrification and manage capacity, according to VP of logistics Oliver Bilstein.
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FeaturePlanning BMW’s logistics in the factoryverse
Logistics planners at BMW’s Plant Spartanburg are designing layouts in the virtual world, with visibility of how changes would impact production and worker movements.
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FeatureBMW rides the path of logistics automation
BMW is expanding physical logistics at Spartanburg ahead of EV production, whilst implementing more digital and autonomous technology.
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NewsGM logistics executive changes: Learman leads vehicle logistics, Burnett takes on inbound, Swadia procurement
General Motors made leadership changes and appointments this summer to its global logistics teams including finished vehicle, inbound material, and purchasing.
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NewsHyundai and Georgia Ports Authority mark first Metaplant shipment
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and the Georgia Ports Authority have shipped parts for a crane that will be used at the facility.
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NewsChipmakers enter JV to build €10 bn semiconductor plant in Germany
The JV facility will help further secure automotive supply chains in Europe, supporting the capacity needs of the fast-growing electrical vehicle industry.
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FeatureChinese vehicle exports keep Russian vehicle logistics afloat at sea – and by rail
Russia has become the top destination for Chinese vehicle exports, but vehicle logistics are a challenge, leading to new delivery methods, including cars in containers.
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InterviewInvesting in the long term: Interview series with GM’s Jeff Morrison, VP global purchasing and supply chain
GM’s global purchasing chief, Jeff Morrison, has forged partnerships across chipmakers and battery materials. Now his team wants to regain more control especially in vehicle logistics, where the industry faces many bottlenecks.
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NewsKnowing where to be lean and where to be robust in GM’s supply chain
GM has pursued multiple strategies to increase resilience, from strategic inventory buffers to increasing localisation in North America, according to purchasing chief Jeff Morrison.
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InterviewTalking from the top of GM’s supply chain: Jeff Morrison is investing in change
General Motors’ vice-president for global purchasing and supply chain talks resilience, transforming battery and chip resilience, and why finished vehicle logistics is now one of his top global concerns.
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NewsUK supply chain strengthened by EU exports, but rules of origin risks remain for EVs
UK vehicle sales, production and export have risen in 2023, but the prospects of tariffs on EV trade with the EU because of origin rules could harm supply chain investment.
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NewsK Line ro-ro vessel on fire in North Sea
The vessel is still burning on the Dutch coast after catching fire yesterday, killing a member of the crew
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NewsStellantis and Samsung plan to build second US gigafactory
The battery gigafactory will have an initial annual production capacity of 34 GWh.
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Company ContentMercedes Figueroa returns to Stellantis to lead North America logistics
Mercedes Figueroa is now VP logistics for North America at Stellantis, leading logistics functions for the carmaker across the region and for international parts and vehicle flows.