All Service parts logistics articles – Page 12
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NewsJLR to consolidate service parts distribution in UK
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to build a global aftermarket parts distribution centre (PDC) in central England to serve about 80 markets worldwide and meet JLR’s long-term business needs for parts distribution throughout the UK and other western markets. Construction of the new base, earmarked to be ...
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NewsNissan back to normal after IT systems crash in North America
Nissan has restored its communication system in North America after a power outage hit its data centre and took out the NNANet system controlling production, dealer and customer systems for five days
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FeatureShifting sands of time: The changing nature of Saudi Arabia’s automotive industry
Changes to social and economic conditions, including the recent removal of a ban on female drivers, could give a welcome boost to the automotive industry in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsRobert Christensen to manage parts operations for Zotye in US
Robert Christensen has been named vice-president of parts operations for Haah Automotive Holdings and Zotye USA
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FeatureIn an age of disruptive change for the automotive industry, digital manufacturing technology is coming to the rescue
Demands from buyers for the latest vehicle technology and custom options are having a significant impact on automotive manufacturers and their partners.
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NewsNavistar to open PDC in Memphis
US truck and bus manufacturer Navistar International is opening a new parts distribution centre (PDC) in Olive Branch, Memphis, on 26 August to cater to the demand for parts and quicker maintenance turnaround times. It will handle a wide variety of components, produced by Navistar and other ...
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FeatureGM expands service parts distribution in Michigan
The vehicle-maker has officially opened a $65m service parts centre in Michigan that will pack 120m parts per year for the AC Delco and GM Genuine Parts brands. The new facility, which covers 102,000 sq.m in the suburb of Burton in Flint, is triple the size of the facility it is replacing and employs 800 people, according to GM.
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FeatureUsed but not confused: How battery diagnostics can help EV resales
Resales of EVs are currently complicated by lack of clarity on the health of their batteries. Austrian start-up Aviloo has developed a diagnostic tool that can be used at dealerships
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NewsIndian automotive sector feels the heat
Slumping vehicle sales and production cuts are generating a sense of crisis for automotive part producers and their carmaker customers in India
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InterviewDistribution Down Under: How AIVs are smartening up Toyota’s new parts centre
Japanese carmaker Toyota has now commissioned what it describes as “the most advanced automotive distribution centre in Australia” as part of its strategy of transitioning from manufacturing to purely logistical operations in the country. Intelligent robots and sophisticated design are helping the carmaker to achieve new levels of warehousing efficiency…
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NewsGPC to acquire truck parts distributor
The Genuine Parts Company (GPC) of the US has agreed to purchase the Todd Group, a distributor of lorry parts and accessories for the independent heavy-duty aftermarket in France…
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NewsAmco awarded Webasto logistics contract
German parts producer Webasto has appointed the Amco Group to manage and provide transport and logistics across Webasto’s British and European supplier base for its automotive roofing system…
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FeatureData and the digitisation of the supply chain
The automotive industry is being transformed by new vehicle technology, but operational processes are also undergoing profound changes driven by unprecedented levels of data
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics to hold first Middle East and North Africa conference in Dubai
Automotive Logistics is increasing its focus on the Middle East and Africa with a new conference and increased editorial coverage
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NewsMitsubishi and Nissan streamline logistics in Japan and US
Japanese company Zero is taking over the domestic finished vehicle logistics for Mitsubishi Motors from August this year. Those services were provided by the carmaker’s subsidiary Mitsubishi Automotive Logistics Technology (MLT), which will in future focus on its maintenance and repairs operations…
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FeatureFive ways vehicle subscriptions will impact dealerships by 2020
When is the last time you bought a CD or DVD instead of streaming directly from Spotify or Netflix? Today’s consumer is becoming increasingly interested in subscription-based services and the concept is quickly making its way into the automotive space. Gary Brooks, chief marketing officer, Syncron Vehicle ...
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NewsPSA Retail closes gap in Opel sales market
The PSA Group’s distribution subsidiary, PSA Retail, is opening two new Opel dealerships in Cologne to fill a hole in the brand’s network. The company wants to offer models and services for customers in places where no dealership for the model was previously present, said Ulrich ...
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InterviewBlockchain: Potential unlocked?
Vehicle-makers, tier supplies and logistics providers are progressing with ‘digital ledger’ technology that provides greater visibility and control over complex supply chains
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NewsEquipment stolen from Avtovaz used to make parts for Russian market
Russian vehicle maker AvtoVaz has said the level of theft at its plant complex in Togliatti has reached an unprecedented scale, with employees now stealing not only automotive parts and finished vehicles, but also equipment. Following an undercover operation carried out in early June 2019, Russian ...
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NewsImperial Logistics doubles work for VDL Nedcar
The European road transport arm of South Africa’s Imperial Logistics has greatly increased its business with Dutch independent car manufacturer VDL Nedcar following renewal of a contract. Imperial, which has worked with VDL since 2014, will now handle round trips of automotive parts between the company’s plant ...