Service parts logistics – Page 3
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: VW Truck & Bus Mexico’s plans to increase localisation
Halley Vieira, plant manager in Production and Logistics, VW Truck & Bus Mexico discusses the decision to localise in Mexico rather than import parts from Brazil, and how synergies with VW Group and Traton Group are playing an increasingly important role in the plant’s logistics.
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NewsFord’s Dubai PDC will distribute service parts to GCC, Africa and Asia Pacific
Ford’s 42,000 sq.m parts distribution centre in the Dubai World Central economic zone will store 85,000 SKUs and leverage cutting-edge technology
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NewsFord breaks ground on Dubai PDC with DB Schenker
Ford has broken ground on a 42,000 sq.m parts distribution centre, which is expected to open in January 2025 and will be operated by DB Schenker
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NewsDuvenbeck switches to Volvo eTrucks at ZF factory
Freight forwarding and logistics company Duvenbeck has switched to battery-powered electric trucks at the ZF factory in Saarbrücken, Germany
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NewsMichael Poirier heads customer experience and aftersales division at Hyundai Motor America
Michael Poirier has taken over as vice-president of aftersales and customer experience at Hyundai Motor America, a new division aimed at increasing efficiency in the aftermarket
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NewsSP publishes latest guidance on expendable packaging
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment has published updated guidelines on sustainable packaging designs for use in expendable packaging
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NewsToyota cultures ambassadors for its digital strategy
Jean-Christoph Deville explains Toyota Motor Europe’s collaborative and digital transformation at ALSC Digital Strategies conference
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NewsJLR battles service parts shortage
JLR is suffering disruption to the distribution of parts to the retail network ahead of the opening of its global parts distribution centre in the UK
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FeatureApollo turns to digital freight management to gain supply chain visibility
Apollo Tyres is using digital freight management technology from Zeus to improve supply chain transparency and efficient operations in Europe
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NewsEnno Straten to head Automotive Aftermarket division at Continental
Enno Straten will take over as head of Continental’s Automotive Aftermarket business segment at the beginning of November
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NewsSteering sustainability in European vehicle logistics
Automotive logistics leaders prioritised action over measurement for carbon emissions at this year’s conference held by the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG). Regulatory support, tech diversity, collaboration and trust were flagged as key actions for long-term success.
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NewsMitsubishi expands service parts warehouse in Canada
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has added 6,200 sq.m to its existing PDC in response to high demand from a growing number of dealers
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NewsRinse and repeat to make your supply chain robust
Mercedes-Benz USA has been able to maintain its aftermarket service levels in the face of disruption thanks to supply chain software from Blue Yonder
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NewsWork begins on Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ global parts centre
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has officially started construction on its global parts centre in Halberstadt, Germany, the biggest logistics project in the company’s history. Operations are due to begin at the centre in 2026 across 260,000 sq.m of logistics space.
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NewsRenault, Volvo Group and CMA CGM partner in JV for electric logistics vans
Renault and Volvo Group will have a 50/50 stake in the joint venture to build new electric logistics vans, while CMA CGM also invests
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NewsD’Ieteren chooses Inform system for VW Group moves in Belgium
VW Group’s distributor in Belgium is turning to vehicle compound software tools provided by Inform to more efficiently carry out operations
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NewsGestamp joins Catena-X digital supply chain platform
Spanish parts maker Gestamp is boosting its technological and environmental credentials by joining the Catena-X data-sharing platform.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: Toyota invests in people and partners for North American service parts logistics
Michael Schad explains how Toyota is enhancing its service parts distribution through improved training, new technology and more delivery and pickup options across the US.
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NewsSTB chairman encourages carmakers to push for North American rail freight reform
Martin Oberman told delegates at ALSC Global that OEMs should push harder for changes to the rail sector.
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global: Recap
Follow our recap blog below to get insights and analysis from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 in Detroit.