Plant Logistics | Automotive Logistics
Stay informed on plant logistics in automotive supply chains with news on innovations, trends and strategies optimising production, efficiency and material flow.
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NewsSenior management changes for VW Group of America
VW Group of America has appointed Kjell Gruner as president and CEO, and promoted Henning Habicht to head of Chattanooga operations.
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NewsAudi making electric vehicles with FAW at digitalised factory in Changchun
Audi FAW NEV is using digital twin technology to create the flexible production and logistics system, which is fully digitalised and automated.
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NewsMercedes-Benz Trucks hands over first units of eActros 600 electric truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has started handing over orders of the eActros 600 truck to customers that will include its own logistics providers from Q2 next year
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VideoRed Sofa | How Mercedes-Benz uses data quality to drive AI-powered efficiency
Mercedes-Benz leverages data quality and AI tools to enhance production, logistics and customer experiences, setting new industry benchmarks.
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VideoRed Sofa | BMW’s humanoid robots redefine automotive logistics
Discover BMW’s innovative humanoid robots transforming logistics, enabling automation of complex tasks with generative AI technology.
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NewsBMW to use hydrogen vehicles for in-plant logistics at Regensburg
From 2026 BMW will start using hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks at Regensburg as part of its iFactory initiative.
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NewsDaimler Truck begins eActros 600 etruck production in Wörth
Daimler Truck is making the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at Wörth using etrucks to deliver the parts from Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim.
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NewsNo alternative but to close Brussels plant in 2025 says Audi
Audi is closing its troubled Brussels plant in February next year after the failure to find a viable investor and low demand for the Q8 e-tron.
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NewsFord cuts hours at Cologne plant as EV demand plummets
Ford is imposing a short-time working rule at its Cologne plant because of significantly lower-than-expected demand for EVs.
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NewsA stronger supply chain before your very eyes
Agnieszka Kubiak, senior vice-president of logistics at Brose Group, explains how the tier one supplier is iimproving supply chain transparency.
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FeatureRecap blog: ALSC Mexico 2024
Stay with us for real-time updates on critical trends like international trade, localisation strategies, supply chain software, organisational culture, automotive packaging, inventory management and more.
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NewsBMW using cloud control system to manage AGVs at Regensburg
BMW is using a cloud-based traffic control system to guide complex autonomous parts delivery at its Regensburg assembly plant in Germany
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FeatureEnric Martí on digital transformation at Seat Martorell
Seat Martorell’s logistics director Enric Martí on the carmaker’s transformation towards digitalisation and EVs
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FeatureStellantis moves supply chain from purchasing to manufacturing in leadership reshuffle
The carmaker has announced executive changes that include the supply chain and logistics organisation now reporting to manufacturing chief Arnaud Deboeuf
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NewsStellantis plants to scale AI solutions, logistics automation
Chief manufacturing officer Arnaud Deboeuf reveals AI projects with partners for digital twins and retrofitting equipment, including for plant logistics.
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AnalysisShopping and shipping with Volkswagen in Emden
VW’s high-bay warehouse has a capacity for 16,000 large and 70,000 small load carriers and is equipped with a fully automated storage and retrieval system
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NewsAntolin, Gestamp and Fersa embrace AI to transform industrial processes
Spanish parts makers are pushing process improvements across their businesses using the latest digital technology
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NewsBMW’s Ulrich Wieland to lead Spartanburg logistics; Oliver Bilstein changes to overseas supply
BMW’s Wieland will lead logistics and material control in Spartanburg, as Bilstein leads overseas supply, responsible for global kits and parts shipments
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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.