All News articles – Page 21
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NewsICL CEO steps down, firm acquired by Valsoft
The acquisition comes as ICL’s founder and CEO retires.
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NewsFloods in Slovenia impact European supply chain
The effects of the worst natural disaster ever to hit the country are spreading across the continent.
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NewsToyota and FuelCell Energy introduce first “Tri-gen” production system
The Tri-gen system will power Toyota’s port facility with renewable electricity, hydrogen and water sets a sustainable logistics precedent.
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NewsBig three strikes ’could lead to automotive supplier redundancies’
Potential strike action by UAW members who work at the ‘big three’ carmakers in the US - Ford, GM and Stellantis - could have far-reaching effects across the automotive supply chain.
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NewsCapacity constraints lead biggest concerns in FVL industry
Almost half of respondents said capacity constraints were the most concerning issue in the industry.
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NewsIAC Group appoints Larry Vano as chief supply chain officer
Larry Vano takes over the role form Kelly Bysouth, who left in June to join 3M.
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NewsVolkswagen Group takes more control over semiconductor procurement
The carmaker will work in close collaboration with tier-1 suppliers to choose semiconductors and other parts.
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NewsJLR to use alternative fuel and EV transport fleet in UK in contract renewal with DHL
JLR has announced an ambitious UK sustainability project to be achieved through an alternative fuel and EV transport fleet.
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NewsToyota suspends all Japan assembly plants following order system glitch
The glitch has stopped the OEM from being able to order parts, forcing a nationwide shutdown.
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NewsGM pauses production of trucks due to parts shortage
The production pauses come at an already challenging time for GM due to recent union negotiations.
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NewsPaulina Chmielarz and Frank Ludwig promoted to push JLR’s digitalisation and supply chain operations
The OEM has bolstered its senior team to improve planning, visibility and digitalisation in the supply chain.
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NewsGM announces $60m investment in battery materials firm Mitra Chem
GM is investing in the battery materials company to help make batteries more affordable and accessible.
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NewsScania México to expand Querétaro parts distribution centre
Millions will be invested into expanding the parts centre to increase its storage capacity.
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NewsEVs “in good condition” after Fremantle Highway ro-ro fire
The Fremantle Highway ro-ro vessel caught fire at the end of July, killing one person and injuring several others.
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NewsGM logistics executive changes: Learman leads vehicle logistics, Burnett takes on inbound, Swadia procurement
General Motors made leadership changes and appointments this summer to its global logistics teams including finished vehicle, inbound material, and purchasing.
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NewsHyundai and Georgia Ports Authority mark first Metaplant shipment
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and the Georgia Ports Authority have shipped parts for a crane that will be used at the facility.
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NewsChipmakers enter JV to build €10 bn semiconductor plant in Germany
The JV facility will help further secure automotive supply chains in Europe, supporting the capacity needs of the fast-growing electrical vehicle industry.
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NewsSubaru expands partnership with Kinaxis to improve forecasting
The OEM hopes the partnership will help increase operational efficiency and optimise inventory.
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NewsLTL provider Yellow files for bankruptcy, drives competitors to seek more capacity
The company had already ceased many operations at the end of July, leading competitors to ramp up capacity.
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NewsRail: the next chip crisis, or new chip solution?
Carmakers like GM have faced similar challenges in securing semiconductor and rail allocation. Purchasing boss Jeff Morrison and his supply chain team see similar solutions.