All OEMs articles – Page 82

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    Russian resurgence needs logistics scrutiny

    2012-04-18T00:00:00Z

    PSA Peugeot-Citroën began rolling out the first pre-series 408 models designed especially for the Russian market at its Kaluga plant in Russia on Monday this week. The initial production precedes full ramp up for mass production at the company’s PCMA facility, which is jointly run with Mitsubishi, later this ...

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    GM awards Brazilian logistics providers

    2012-04-18T00:00:00Z

    General Motors has recently presented its 2011 Supplier of the Year awards to companies providing it with materials and services for operations in Brazil and the wider South American market. At a ceremony in São Paulo, the carmaker recognised the performance of 38 of its suppliers for the ...

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    Nissan increases model line at Sunderland

    2012-04-11T00:00:00Z

    In a further boost to manufacturing and supply at Nissan's Sunderland plant in the UK, the carmaker has announced it will begin producing a new midsized hatchback model at the plant from 2014, bringing annual output at the plant to more than half a million units, with big demands on ...

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    Toyota JV begins exports from India

    2012-04-11T00:00:00Z

    Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), the joint venture between Toyota Motor and Indian engineering conglomerate Kirloskar Group, has started exports of Etios models to South Africa from its facility near Bangalore via the port of Ennore. It is the first time the company, in which Toyota has a controlling 89% share, ...

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    Toyota awards US LSPs for outstanding service

    2012-04-11T00:00:00Z

    Toyota Logistics Services, the North American logistics division of Toyota, has revealed the winners of its US logistics partners Excellence Awards for performance in 2011, with strong showing from ocean forwarder K Line America and rail provider Union Pacific Railroad. The Special Service Award went to road transport provider ...

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    Daimler begins production in Hungary

    2012-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Daimler has started production at its new €800m passenger car plant in Kecskemét in Hungary for production of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class supported by rail logistics links with its German plant in Rastatt, which also makes the model. The rail links are part of the Daimler Rail Net network, which recently ...

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    Gateway to a new era for GAZ

    2012-04-01T15:10:00Z

    Bo Andersson has been leading a remarkable turnaround and a tough restructuring at Russia’s GAZ Group, with a significant focus on improving supply chain management and logistics. Christopher Ludwig presents a pertinent example of how logistics can provide a competitive advantage in Russia.

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    In Profile: Anrdreas Graffe

    2012-04-01T14:35:52Z

    When Andreas Graffe took over responsibility for Opel/Vauxhall’s logistics last September following seven years in China–most recently as director of purchasing for SGM–the move to Rüsselsheim was a big change. But while the market conditions and pace could hardly differ more, Graffe faces no less of a challenge back in ...

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    Chinese carmakers accelerate into Brazil

    2012-04-01T12:00:10Z

    Tony Danby reports on how Chinese and other OEMs are investing in local production and distribution in Brazil.Chinese players become established;Chinese pick-up business;Incumbents reamin strong;LSPs eye new business;Looking for opportunities;Tuning logistics operations.Although the Brazilian market has seen a slowdown in vehicle sales over recent months, the country is still ...

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    Reframing a fragmented network

    2012-04-01T11:26:41Z

    GM’s Opel/Vauxhall unit is making moves to centralise its aftermarket logistics and improve efficiency at its warehouses. Simon Duval Smith caught up with Sarah Kenworthy, director of aftermarket supply chain.Vauxhall’s Chalton parts warehouse, near to the OEM’s Luton plant some 55km north of London, covers 1.2m square feet (110,00m2) of ...

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    Outlining supply challenges at Audi

    2012-04-01T10:41:52Z

    Audi continues to grow in both its home market as well globally in India, China and North America, where it is expected to announce plans for a new factory soon. The importance of logistics has never been more evident at the carmaker in supporting growth both from production bases in ...

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    Going for growth at Chery

    2012-04-01T10:27:50Z

    Exporting to RussiaManaging export logistics in-house Long-term partnerships with shipping linesFocus on efficiency rather than price aloneInvesting in improved logisticsTime of transitionAs China’s leading automotive exporter shifts its focus toward higher-range models, Ellen Hua talks to Chery International vice-president Feng Ping about what the company expects from its logistics partners ...

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    Another second chance in Detroit

    2012-04-01T09:43:39Z

    Expanding the distribution networkExport growthFind ways to collaborateOcean capacity–a move towards global tenders?Rail wagon shortages Doing well on the road With fast growing volume in North America, and surprisingly strong exports, the Chrysler Group’s resurgence under Fiat’s control has been one of the industry’s best tales of turnaround. Efficient, global ...

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    Global round up

    2012-03-28T00:00:00Z

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    Global round up

    2012-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Groupe CAT wins Ssangyong contract in UKTransport and logistics provider Groupe CAT is providing Ssangyong with technical services for vehicle imports to the UK through the port of Bristol at Portbury following a contract signed in February. Onward distribution to the dealerships in the UK will be handled by CAT's ...

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    GM reveals figure for PSA stake

    2012-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Further details have come to light on the cost-saving alliance announced at the end of February between General Motors and PSA Peugeot-Citroën. According to news service Reuters, GM has made a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, in which the carmaker states it will pay €320m ($423m) ...

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    Italian transport strike closes Fiat plants

    2012-03-21T00:00:00Z

    Fiat has been forced to close all five of its plants in Italy because of a transport strike that has been running for three weeks and which has prevented the delivery of finished vehicles that are now filling storage lots at facilities as well as compounds around the country. The ...

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    Global Vehicles loses dispute with Mahindra

    2012-03-14T00:00:00Z

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    Ford exports help build India output

    2012-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Ford's sales figures in India, combined with its exports to overseas markets, reached just under 10,500 units in February. The results build on a total for last year that saw 120,000 in domestic sales. The carmaker exported 30,000 vehicles last year, approximately 20% of its local output. The February result ...

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    GMSA begins Isuzu exports to Kenya

    2012-03-14T00:00:00Z

    General Motors South Africa exported its first shipment of Isuzu KB light commercial vehicles to Kenya last weekend, the latest market for the company's right-hand drive versions of the vehicle, which is already exported to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mauritius. Isuzu already has a 30% share of Kenyan LCV ...