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FeatureThe electrifying influence of logistics
Volkswagen’s ramp up of battery and EV production is transforming its supply chain, and Simon Motter wants to make sure that it takes the right decisions for logistics.
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FeatureThe quest for one source of truth in Volkswagen Group’s digital supply chain
Group Logistics is accelerating digitalisation, from cloud-based systems to vehicle logistics, with the aim of improving data quality and better leveraging visibility, insights and AI applications.
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FeatureReady for any crisis, anywhere in Volkswagen Group’s supply chain
Crisis management has become de rigueur for Group Logistics, and has led to changes in capacity planning, visibility and mindset across the company.
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InterviewVolkswagen Group Logistics series: Simon Motter on securing the supply chain
Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics Simon Motter is making sure the supply chain can master disruption and improve resiliency as well as deliver on goals for electrification, sustainability and cost.
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InterviewMaxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design
The chief purchasing and supply chain officer reveals how Stellantis will improve supplier relations, plan the battery supply chain, localise where it makes sense, and invest in logistics
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FeatureHow micro-mass spectrometry can solve the carbon measurement problem
Transport and logistics emit 24% of global CO2e, projected to rise to 40% without action. Spectaire’s micro-mass-spectrometry offers accurate emissions data, vital for sustainability. CEO Brian Semkiw discusses its impact, from regulatory compliance to turning emissions into revenue streams, shaping a greener automotive future
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FeatureInfineon’s Birgit Fuchs: Standardisation, diversity and collaboration will be key for digital supply chain
Automotive logistics firms are increasingly looking towards digital technologies not only to firefight problems, but to predict and prevent them while improving long-term capacity planning and operations.
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FeatureOn the road to recovery in the east
As Eastern Europe’s auto sector rebounds from Covid, it faces the need for infrastructural upgrades and a pivot towards EVs against Chinese market penetration
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FeatureGestamp redefines supply chain management for industry 4.0
Gestamp’s digitalisation lead, Diego Mallada, explains how the tier one supplier is navigating the digital future, as well as creating it
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NewsCore connections for quality output at JLR
JLR has has a digitally supported strategy for product lifecycle management in its assembly plants that relies on a core IT infrastructure.
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NewsHow Lisa Kline is balancing Subaru’s logistics and achieving success
Lisa Kline was appointed as vice president of planning and logistics for Subaru of America this year, and plans to lead the team to more success through a balanced logistics and distribution network.
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FeatureBMW battery cell centre integrates engineering, purchasing and production to scale supply chain
BMW has opened a 15,000 sq.m pilot plant for battery cell production near Munich which is going to play a major role in its battery localisation strategy
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FeatureBosch urges the use of digital twins on shared data platforms
Bosch’s senior expert on digital twins, Dr Birgit Boss, explains the benefits digital technology can bring an industry that collaborates and share data effectively
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FeatureCollaboration is at the heart of Autoliv’s supply chain digitalisation
Autoliv’s vice-president of global logistics, Dr Gisela Linge discusses the digital tools and strategies the tier one supplier is using to improve its logistics and supply chain organisation
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FeatureApollo turns to digital freight management to gain supply chain visibility
Apollo Tyres is using digital freight management technology from Zeus to improve supply chain transparency and efficient operations in Europe
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AnalysisFVL capacity constraints likely to remain across North America
Expert panellists at the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 conference explained current FVL capacity woes, mitigation strategies and why the issue will not be resolved any time soon.
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EventInsights into Automotive Logistics from ALSC Global’s ‘Innovation Power Hour’
Three expert panellists from across the logistics world discussed the importance of data-driven models, innovation, customer-centrism and the significance of failing-fast.
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Partner ContentA logistics vision for our time
Delivering increased cost-effectiveness and efficiency to carmakers including Toyota and Nissan, Agillence software and systems increasingly provide visibility right down to tier N supplier level.
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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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InterviewWho will tackle North American rail capacity shortages?
Hyundai Glovis’ director of logistics Darren Acker breaks down the chronic industry issue of delayed vehicle delivery in North America.