Lean Logistics | Automotive logistics – Page 4
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VideoAudi’s digital culture change – interview with Francisco Bravo, Audi Mexico
Francisco Bravo Gomez at Audi Mexico explains the technology, processes and mindset changes that the carmaker is pursuing in Mexico as it transforms it further digitalises its logistics.
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NewsBMW digitalises logistics and maintenance in Mexico
BMW is applying the lean, green and digital principles underpinning its iFactory strategy to make logistics more predictable at its plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico, according to Harald Gottsche
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NewsSix notes on a supply chain crisis: key takeaways from ALSC Global 2022
Flexibility rules the waves of logistics, but supply chain managers want better visibility and data to make decisions, while investing in the right skills
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VideoCollaborating from the start to design automotive logistics networks and processes
Logistics executives from Toyota North America, Benteler, Carter Logistics and Agillence explore the strategic considerations for logistics from early in product development cycles.
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VideoSetting new standards for sustainable automotive packaging
Packaging experts from GM, Magna and Orbis discuss implementing new guidelines for packaging and strategies to improve recycling and circularity in packaging materials.
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VideoMitigating risk across global automotive supply chains
Reducing risk and disruption in global logistics is now the daily business of major OEMs like Stellantis and Agco, with a focus on improving control in the upstream supply chain.
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NewsGM tackles costly supply chain disruption
Global supply chain and logistics experts from GM used last week’s ALSC Global conference in Detroit to outline the contingencies they were taking to tackle disruption to the inbound supply of parts
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InterviewThe logistics of resiliency for General Motors
GM’s global logistics chief Edgard Pezzo explains how the OEM has invested in visibility, capacity and collaboration to protect its supply chain and production.
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FeatureThe benefits of a better pack mentality
GM and Magna International discuss the latest gains in sustainable packaging ahead of a focused discussion at ALSC Global in Detroit on September 20-22 that also include Orbis
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FeatureBuilding vehicle supply chains fit for a digital world
The organisation of finished vehicle delivery is at a crossroads and carmakers are grasping the challenge to replace legacy systems with a more robust and agile outbound supply chain
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NewsWalter Ludwig to lead logistics at Lucid while Evelyn Chiang transforms processes
Walter Ludwig has moved from Mercedes-Benz to head logistics at EV maker Lucid Motors. Ex-Tesla supply chain leader Evelyn Chiang joins the company as vice-president of process transformation.
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VideoWatch: How to up the processing power at vehicle distribution centres
Glovis and Cognosos reveal how changing supply chain dynamics are putting more pressure on VDCs to improve processing scheduling and visibility.
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VideoWatch: Just-in-time for a new era – can supply chains become more resilient and still stay lean?
Toyota’s Leon van der Merwe makes it clear that lean and just-in-time principles are as relevant for the OEM today as ever. But hear why aspects of the approach are changing.
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NewsToyota’s tried and tested approach to disruption
Toyota Motor Europe used its Toyota Production System to good effect during the semiconductor crisis, only making cars it had parts for and in the process increasing market share at a time of major disruption
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FeatureNo more rough estimates
Toyota’s Project ETA is designed to trace the movement of finished vehicles in North America. Kevin Austin leads the project and explains how it will work
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FeatureA shift in priorities for the supply chain
Ongoing disruption in the automotive supply chain has triggered a focus on supply chain visibility and robustness as the means to secure healthy global networks
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VideoTalking strategic planning with Kelly Bysouth, IAC’s chief supply chain officer
The global tier one supplier’s top supply chain and procurement executive talks about the importance of joining up data across the network and organisation, maintaining free cash flow in inventory considerations and why she wouldn’t take the job unless she was chief supply chain officer and not only procurement.
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NewsDaimler installs automated parts warehouse in Düsseldorf
Mercedes-Benz has a new automated parts warehouse at its Sprinter van assembly plant in Düsseldorf supplied by Stöcklin Logistik
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FeatureSustainable supply chains make for sustainable business models
Renault carbon reduction targets will be a challenge for logistics, but the carmaker is working on projects for alternative fuels, transport innovations and new partnerships in the circular economy.
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NewsBMW deploys more hydrogen fuel cell trucks for logistics in Leipzig
BLG Logistics is deploying 37 hydrogen fuel cell trucks to manage parts movements at BMW’s Leipzig plant in Germany