VW looks at digital architecture for rapid, local EV roll-out in China
VW China is looking at rapid battery EV development on a new digital architecture supported by a local supply chain that enable it to produce value over volume.
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
Honda and Nissan include supply chain synergies in business integration talks
Honda and Nissan have signed an MoU to explore closer business inegration and a joint holding company that could also include Mitsubishi
Duvenbeck and MAN support VW Group goTOzero logistics strategy
Duvenbeck plans to put up to 120 electric trucks supplied by MAN Truck and Bus into service for VW Group Logistics in Europe by 2026
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stellantis invests in €4.1 billion Spanish gigafactory with CATL
Stellantis partners with CATL to invest €4.1bn in a carbon-neutral gigafactory in Spain, targeting 50 GWh capacity to localise EV battery supply.
ALSC DS Europe day 2 wrap-up
Explore how OEMs like Volkswagen and JLR are transforming automotive supply chains with digital strategies at ALSC Digital Strategies Europe.
Nissan is digitalising end-to-end vehicle flow with Anaplan
Nissan is working with scenario planner Anaplan to digitalise vehicle production, supply chain and sales processes to make them more efficient
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.
Using data to take risk out of the equation
Speakers from JLR, Daimler Truck and Celonis met at ALSC Digital Strategies to discuss how data should be used to manage supply chain risk.
Mike Sturgeon reflects on 15-year ECG career
Mike Sturgeon shares insights on his 15-year ECG career, key achievements, industry changes, and hopes for the future of European vehicle logistics.
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.
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.
Tavares resignation prompts interim committee for leadership at Stellantis
Stellantis has now appointed a special committee led by John Elkann tasked with finding a replacement for its CEO “within the first half of 2025”.
