All GM articles – Page 33

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    Global round up

    2011-06-22T00:00:00Z

    Myla Motors will start production in Russia with lean logistics strategyThe Russian market will see the introduction of an entirely new car brand at the end of this year from a new plant opening in Tartarstan. Myla Motors, founded in 2005 by John Mylonas (pictured), a former General Motors executive, ...

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    GM shakes up logistics leadership

    2011-06-08T00:00:00Z

    The beginning of June has seen some major shifts in logistics management at General Motors. Christine Krathwohl, who was until last week director of Global Purchasing and Corporate Administrative Services/Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing (VSSM), has now replaced Dale Kitchen as executive director, Global Logistics & Containers. Krathwohl will report ...

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    Mahindra Logistics aims to double turnover

    2011-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Following the news that Mahindra Logistics reached an annual turnover of 1,000 crore ($219m) last year to become one of India’s largest integrated 3PLs, the company’s CEO Pirojshaw Sarkari has revealed that it intends to double that figure by 2015 and will concentrate on logistics training to back up its ...

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    Executives on the move

    2011-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Julie Krehbiel has resigned as vice president and general manager – Automotive, from US rail provider Union Pacific. The company said she had left for “personal reasons”. No further details were made available. Krehbiel has been replaced by Linda Brandl, who moves from her position as vice president of the ...

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    Argentine car production accellerates

    2011-04-01T12:18:32Z

    The Brazil effectGlobal giants investCapacity is getting tightArgentina’s auto sector has been stuttering for the last few years in the wake of the financial crisis. But last year car sales reached a new recor,d based on heightened demand at home as well as strong demand abroad, particularly from Brazil, writes ...

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    Thailand takes off

    2011-04-01T12:14:10Z

    Strong government incentives for manufacturers coupled with regional freetrade agreements and growing domestic and export demand are spurring a fast growing automotive sector in Thailand. Russell Beron and Ellen Hua take a look at how the market is developing and what LSPs are doing to keep up.Thai automotive growth driversA ...

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    Glovis America: the next generation

    2011-04-01T10:34:21Z

    Expansion plans for the US Assets to have and to have notThe Hyundai and Kia networkConsolidating ports will continueBetter planning for port processingGlovis America is not simply an offshoot of the Korean giant Hyundai; it is a lean logistics company ready to work across the automotive sector, from vehicle processing ...

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    Turning the tide at Toyota

    2011-04-01T09:40:26Z

    Doing it in-houseThe US distribution networkImproving ETA accuracyKeeping an eye on capacityFuture projectsTurning to growth againChristopher Ludwig meets Nancy Davies and discovers someobe unfazed by the challenges the last few years have thrown at Toyota’s finished vehicle distribution in the US, and who has big plans for streamlining the company’s ...

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    GM awards LSPs in Detroit

    2011-03-30T00:00:00Z

    Twelve logistics companies have been recognised in General Motors’ Supplier of the Year awards for 2010, held recently at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. The award, now in its 19th year, recognises the significant contributions of GM’s suppliers in 2010 as part of the company’s global product and ...

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    GM boosts exports to China after Hu visit

    2011-01-26T00:00:00Z

    General Motors has signed a two-year agreement worth $900m with its SAIC joint venture in China, Shanghai GM, for the export from the US of Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet vehicles and components. Vehicle shipments are expected to account for $500m while the component exports are valued at $400m. The deal ...

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    2011 conference season kicks off in Bonn

    2011-01-05T00:00:00Z

    The 2011 Automotive Logistics conference season is set to begin with a bang as more speakers have now been confirmed for the 9th annual Automotive Logistics Europe conference, including top logistics executives from major carmakers such as General Motors, Daimler, BMW, Ford of Europe, Audi and others. The conference, the ...

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    Vying for custom

    2011-01-01T16:39:17Z

    Everything but the kitchen sinkMazda sells the benefitsThe GM approachBrand integrityMaking models accessibleCustomisation can be a simple addition of decals, or a full conversion for wheelchair access, and the degree to which manufacturers want to outsource this operation varies as much as the processes themselves, writes Malcolm Wheatley.At Daimler and ...

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    No cost to spare

    2011-01-01T16:07:35Z

    The automotive aftermarket in Europe has become radically more competitive thanks to the Block Exemption and global sourcing. Malcolm Wheatley investigates the approaches carmakers and providers are taking to save costs and increase speed in the supply chainAll in fluxHonda Europe reshapes delivery approachCan't spare the profits from sparesOEMs need ...

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    Consumers drive logistics

    2011-01-01T09:10:40Z

    The gap between success and failure in the automotive logistics market is widening, with the difference often lying in serving emerging consumersAlthough the outlook for automotive logistics is mixed (awful in some markets) there are simultaneously a host of improving financials from some logistics providers. Meanwhile, global car sales and ...

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    Global news in brief

    2010-12-08T00:00:00Z

    Russia revises import tariffs for foreign assemblyRussia is revising its rules for foreign vehicle assembly in the country, exempting carmakers from abroad that make up to 300,000 vehicles per year there from import tariffs on parts for eight years. Under the current rules, foreign companies benefit from discounted tariff ...

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    Global news in brief

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    High local content and shorter lead times for Daimler IndiaDaimler’s new Indian truck plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu will rely on a high degree of local content with only fuel injection systems and electronic components imported from overseas, according to the company. Unlike a number of overseas car and commercial ...

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    Will Geely rescue Antwerp?

    2010-10-13T00:00:00Z

    The fate of General Motors Europe’s Opel plant in Antwerp, Belgium, which seemed certain earlier this month when the carmaker announced that it had failed to find a suitable buyer, may once again be up for debate as fresh talks are said to take place between GM and Chinese carmaker ...

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    Asean alliance boosts car industry

    2010-10-01T15:59:57Z

    Namrita Chow discovers that the Asean states are investing in the car business to the benefit of local and international OEMs. However, the logistics support structure is still fragmented and outdated, and they are competing with the manufacturing expert - ChinaFavourable tariffsAsean versus China as production base?New vehicle port links ...

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    Finding a common language for vehicle logistics

    2010-10-01T10:10:32Z

    The costs of not having standardsEurope is behindThe outbound chain is characterised by OEMs and LSPs each using their own words and codes when it comes to things like scheduling, tracking and payment. Malcolm Wheatley discovers some progress toward standardisation, but will OEMs invest in change?For the two companies involved, ...

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    Waiting for the Leafs to turn

    2010-10-01T08:43:17Z

    Nissan, which will soon bring its electric Leaf model to Japan, the US, China and parts of Europe, is anticipating delivery delays as production out of its Japanese plant struggles to fill orders before local production begins in other markets. Customers could expect delays for the first two years particularly ...