Logistics Automation – Page 4
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NewsBMW starts using autonomous platform truck for press tools and blanks
BMW is moving press tools and steel blanks with an autonomous truck platform at its Regensburg production plant
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics Systems and Software Survey 2024
The results are in! Discover the insights from the Automotive Logistics Systems & Software Survey 2024.
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FeatureALSC Digital Strategies North America: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below for expert insights shared at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024
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FeatureVolkswagen Group’s North America vehicle logistics approach saves cost and delivery time
How VW’s vehicle logistics divisions united to free up capacity, enable more efficiency, and save millions in working capital and logistics costs
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NewsRenault Group makes service parts logistics more efficient with Exotec
Renault Group is using the latest automation technology from industrial robot supplier Exotec at its Villeroy PDC
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InterviewBMW’s Michael Nikolaides on a localised, digital supply chain
BMW’s global logistics head Michael Nikolaides leads a steering committee across production, sales and supply chain to support strategic decisions.
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FeatureBMW and Nissan make Mexican networks flexible for changing market demands
Read about how the OEMs are ramping up operations in Mexico, preparing for EVs, and digitalising their networks.
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InterviewClosing the digital divide at Ford
Ford’s product line manager for material and vehicle logistics IT, Becca Adam, explains the carmaker’s implementation of digital twin concepts
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NewsAxess Logistics gains transparency in vehicle deliveries with Vinturas
Axess Logistics is now using the Vinturas Interoperable Network tool to gain end-to-end visibility in its finished vehicle operations through data sharing secure collaboration with its trading partners
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NewsFord is increasing telematic data sharing in vehicle logistics
Ford’s Alex McMall joined FreightVerify’s Nathan Lawson to discuss the benefits of telematics for milestone tracking in vehicle logistics
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NewsJLR extends Dassault Systèmes partnership to boost efficiency
Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience platform is being used by the carmaker to enhance its virtual twin experience, creating software-defined vehicles that seamlessly integrate both hardware and software development.
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FeatureForvia’s supply chain built on technology and trust
Ricardo Manzanera, transport director for Americas purchasing logistics at tier one supplier Forvia outlines the tech-led approach to transport the company is taking
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FeatureHow to democratise data and enable transparency in FVL
Leaders from Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen and more discuss how to enable and improve data sharing and transparency in finished vehicle logistics across North America.
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NewsHoerndlein to lead vehicle logistics for Volkswagen Group Logistics; Bronder moves to SAIC JV
Peter Hoerndlein replaces Oliver Bronder, who will lead logistics across the OEM’s vast SAIC-VW joint venture.
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FeatureFVL NA in pictures: Day 2
Here’s how the second day at the FVL North America 2024 confernece went. Speakers from Ford, BMW, NIssan and Volkswagen took the stage to share important insights form the finished vehical sector.
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NewsSharing risk drives supplier relations for GM, Stellantis, Honda, Nissan
Now in its 24th year, the study found that communication, shared risk and flexible contracts made a difference in OEM rankings.
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FeatureBMW’s secret to success is preparation
The main lesson BMW learned from the pandemic is that logistics disruption is the new normal and being prepared to cope with it is critical to the company mindset. Part of that preparation is having a flexible supply chain.
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FeatureFinished Vehicle Logistics North America: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2024
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NewsDanny Auerswald returns to VW Saxony to oversee technology and logistics
Danny Auerswald will take over as managing director of VW Saxony, a role that includes leadership of technology and logistics at the Zwickau, Chemnitz and Dresden plants
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FeatureOn the right track for rail investment
Heavy demand and labour shortages are contributing to capacity constraints in the North American rail network.