Inbound Logistics – Page 2
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NewsVolkswagen 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
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NewsDuvenbeck 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
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FeatureMixed 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.
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FeatureTop 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.
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NewsAudi making electric vehicles with FAW at digitalised factory in Changchun
Audi FAW NEV is using digital twin technology to create the flexible production and logistics system, which is fully digitalised and automated.
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NewsVDA 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
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NewsStellantis appoints new leaders for vehicle logistics and fleet operations in North America
Tammy Ruelland now leads vehicle logistics in North America whilst Maya Tumilowski heads up in-house truck fleet operations at FCAT and ATS.
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FeatureHow 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.
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NewsMercedes-Benz Trucks hands over first units of eActros 600 electric truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has started handing over orders of the eActros 600 truck to customers that will include its own logistics providers from Q2 next year
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NewsHyundai deploys Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks in US
Hyundai’s joint venture with Glovis America has started using its fleet of 21 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks for inbound logistics at its EV metaplant in the US state of Georgia
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NewsStellantis 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.
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NewsNissan 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
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FeatureUsing 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.
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NewsAutomotive logistics providers are experiencing increasing cost pressures
Automotive logistics providers face rising cost pressures as OEMs push for savings to sustain EV investment and stay competitive in 2024.
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NewsSustainability at the heart of Mercedes-Benz global parts consolidation centre
Mercedes-Benz’s new ICC in Germany, opening in 2025, highlights sustainability with recycled materials, electric trucks, and rail transport.
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FeatureTrump’s tariff threats could upend North America’s auto supply chain
Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada risk disrupting nearshoring and the automotive supply chain across North America.
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NewsBMW to use hydrogen vehicles for in-plant logistics at Regensburg
From 2026 BMW will start using hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks at Regensburg as part of its iFactory initiative.
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NewsDaimler Truck begins eActros 600 etruck production in Wörth
Daimler Truck is making the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at Wörth using etrucks to deliver the parts from Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim.
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VideoRed Sofa | Nissan’s Dayan León on redefining nearshoring partnerships
Discover how Nissan is leveraging innovation, trust and digitalisation to redefine supply chain partnerships amidst nearshoring trends.
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NewsImpact of Typhoon Kong-rey on automotive logistics
Typhoon Kong-rey caused major port congestion in East Asia, delaying automotive supply chains and highlighting the need for digital resilience.