All articles by Marcus Williams – Page 32
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Toyota makes further cuts to output because of Covid and chip shortage
Supply chain disruption as a result of the ongoing global semiconductor shortage continues as the imbalance between chip production and demand is forecast to maintain into 2022.
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Craig Jasienski joins Neptune Lines as CEO
Craig Jasienski will take on the role of CEO at European short-sea ro-ro operator Neptune Lines from October 1 this year. Melina Travlos, who had held the role, will remain president of the company.
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GM and Honda to share parts in joint EV development
As part of their ongoing agreement for the joint development of electric vehicles, GM and Honda are reported to have agreed to share 50% of parts by value on future EV products
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Changes at the top for BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg
BMW Manufacturing in the US has appointed Dr Robert Engelthorn as its new president and CEO, replacing Knudt Flor who has retired. Jeffrey Gaudiano, vice-president of production control, logistics and VPS, has also retired from the division
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Clarity drives focus in the battery supply chain
The increasing demand from the automotive industry for lithium battery materials could be the next big disruption unless OEMs adopt better risk and contingency analysis says Rekha Menon-Varma, co-founder and managing partner at Vertaeon
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Comprehensive Logistics takes over Global Automotive Partners NA
Comprehensive Logistics, a US-based third-party logistics provider, has bought out the North American division of Global Automotive Partners
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Semiconductor shortage disrupts production at Ford and Volvo
The shortage in the supply of semiconductors along with ongoing disruption caused by the Covid pandemic is hitting production at Ford and Volvo in the US and Europe this week
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Audi recycling packaging to make 3D assembly tools at Neckarsulm
Audi is recycling the plastic packaging used to ship sensitive parts to its Neckarsulm plant in Germany and turning it into 3D-printed tools for assembly operations
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DHL Supply Chain supports monthly mobility with outbound services
DHL Supply Chain has identified a competitive advantage in providing complementary outbound logistics services as car users turn to monthly subscriptions
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CNW Courier NetWork expands network with London office
Time-critical logistics provider CNW Courier NetWork has opened a new office in London, UK to help customers with post-pandemic and post-Brexit challenges
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Covid costs Toyota 40% production loss in September
The spread of Covid-19 in South-East Asia and ongoing semiconductor shortages mean Toyota is having to reduce vehicle output from its global assembly plants by 40% next month
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Bo Andersson takes up new role with Uzbek carmaker Avtosanoat
The company said the appointment of Andersson will help it navigate the supply chain disruption currently affecting the automotive industry and help modernise production for the future
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DSV Panalpina buys Global Integrated Logistics for $4.1 billion
DSV Panalpina has bought Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics, with significant gains for its Road, Solutions and Sea & Air divisions, and making it one of the top three logistics providers globally
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Sean Bricknell appointed head of inbound logistics and packaging at Volvo Cars
Sean Bricknell (pictured) has moved from BLG Logistics to take up a new role as head of inbound logistics and packaging at Volvo Cars
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GBA helps VW towards zero-emissions goal
UK ports operator GBA has achieved a “neutral balance sheet” for CO2 emissions for all port and terminal activities relating to its customer Volkswagen
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Adapting to change at Amports
Amports has spent the last couple of years increasing capacity and services in North America’s vehicle handling ports, something that stood it in good stead to manage volatility last year
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Covid outbreaks causing congestion at ports in China
Container ports in China continue to be disrupted by measures taken to control renewed Covid outbreaks amongst port employees, leading to vessel congestion
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Delphi expands aftermarket facility in Poland with Geodis
Delphi Technologies is expanding its regional aftermarket distribution centre in Poland as part of a contract renewal with logistics provider Geodis
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Eva Ames moves to DSV to lead electrification and mobility developments
Eva Ames has moved from her role as director of logistics at Mahindra Automotive North America to a new one at DSV as director of the newly created Electrification and Mobility Competence Centre
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Stefan Tolle moves to lead aftermarket at Mann+Hummel
Stefan Tolle has moved to a new role as president and general manager for the automotive aftermarket at filtration parts supplier Mann+Hummel.