All South America articles – Page 35

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    An economic approach to logistics

    2011-01-01T15:38:50Z

    The reason behind Renault-Nissan’s restructuring of its logistics organisation was to reinforce the importance of supply chain planning and integrate it fully into the day-today business from the design stage forward. Marcus Williams reports on the progress that has been made since the establishment of the Global Supply Chain DepartmentPart ...

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    Geely reaches out for help in a global future

    2011-01-01T14:07:55Z

    Revising expectationsBackground and careerExporting cars and kitsBuilding better relationships at seaShipping contractsStreamlining managementGeely’s global exports and presence had been small outside China before the Volvo purchase, but it has plans to grow significantly in emerging markets around the world. Namrita Chow caught up with the woman in charge of international ...

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    Geely seeks help for export plan

    2010-12-08T00:00:00Z

    Chinese carmaker Geely is looking for logistics companies to provide it with a full range of services for CKD exports as it aims to set up more than 15 plants overseas by 2015. The company is looking at a total annual production of 2m units by then from both full ...

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    Global news in brief

    2010-12-08T00:00:00Z

    Russia revises import tariffs for foreign assemblyRussia is revising its rules for foreign vehicle assembly in the country, exempting carmakers from abroad that make up to 300,000 vehicles per year there from import tariffs on parts for eight years. Under the current rules, foreign companies benefit from discounted tariff ...

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    Kia passes 1m exports to Latin America

    2010-11-24T00:00:00Z

    Kia has exported more than 1m vehicles to Latin America from South Korea since it first started exports with the Brisa passenger vehicle to Costa Rica 33 years ago. The milestone was reached earlier this month with the company’s latest shipment of ethanol-gasoline powered Soul Flex vehicles to Brazil. Kia ...

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    Renault mulls future with CAT

    2010-11-10T00:00:00Z

    Renault plans to change the shape of its contract with Groupe CAT when the current five-year term is up in 2012 and is working with the company to improve performance before it decides on its future direction. “I am not sure that a new exclusive five-year contract will be put ...

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    Global news in brief

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    High local content and shorter lead times for Daimler IndiaDaimler’s new Indian truck plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu will rely on a high degree of local content with only fuel injection systems and electronic components imported from overseas, according to the company. Unlike a number of overseas car and commercial ...

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    Analysis: WWL to use more 'group' capacity

    2010-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Shipping line and logistics provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is set to restore laid-up capacity in November, as well as add up to 12 new vessels to its fleet in the next two years, as it seeks to renew its stable of 60 pure-car-and-truck carriers (PCTCs) and roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ships ...

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    Global news in brief

    2010-10-27T00:00:00Z

    Shanghai GM sets Sail for ChileGM’s joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation has begun exports of the Chevrolet New Sail to the Chilean market with 1,000 of the vehicles already dispatched on a vessel operated by Chile’s CSAV. The company has also announced plans to sell the sedan in ...

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    Asean alliance boosts car industry

    2010-10-01T15:59:57Z

    Namrita Chow discovers that the Asean states are investing in the car business to the benefit of local and international OEMs. However, the logistics support structure is still fragmented and outdated, and they are competing with the manufacturing expert - ChinaFavourable tariffsAsean versus China as production base?New vehicle port links ...

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    Carefully cutting claims

    2010-10-01T14:09:43Z

    Driving claims lower in EuropeOEMs trim damage in the USInsurers eye deeper integrationIndians avoid scrapAssociations add impetusClaims and insurance processing have made steady strides in recent years in developed and developing countries alike. Tight cooperation between OEMs, insurers and logistics providers is helping to further accelerate the claims process in ...

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    Brazil’s suppliers expand

    2010-10-01T13:10:46Z

    Global tier ones in Brazil restructured their supply chains during the industry slump, only to find a year later that they were scrambling to meet huge new demand. Tony Danby investigates how the timely overhaul of their logistics and supply chains has helped them cope with the unexpected onslaught of ...

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    Have the tides turned for car shipping?

    2010-10-01T13:06:21Z

    A new market entrantTrade from Japan must pick upQuite a bit of cargo aroundThe one concern above all othersNo one is pretending there has been a return to pre-recession highs, but the car shipping market has come back to high speed and nearly full capacity. But with worries over a ...

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    An emerging case for change

    2010-10-01T11:19:40Z

    Supply chains in emerging markets present unique challenges for packaging. Companies are now beginning to adopt the best of the established techniques, and are developing some interesting new approaches of their ownTata introduces pooled packagingWestern packaging providers move into ChinaStandards are a major concernWhat to do when suppliers aren't where ...

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    China’s growth hinges on its ports

    2010-10-01T10:18:05Z

    Shanghai PortGerman craftsmanship is in demandHigh and heavy calls the shotsSea routes linking north and south ChinaThe future?China imports more cars from Europe and the US than it exports and the trend looks set to continue. Namrita Chow reveals that in spite of being restricted to five ports for bringing ...

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    Getting closer all the time

    2010-10-01T09:50:57Z

    Last year, the Renault-Nissan Alliance began rewriting its playbook for logistics with the creation of common management charged with speeding up the pace of integration for parts and vehicle logistics. A year and a half later, the progress is much higher than anticipated.In June 2009, when Carlos Ghosn, the CEO ...

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    Global news in brief

    2010-09-29T00:00:00Z

    NYK vessel attacked near IndonesiaA car carrier operated by NYK Line was attacked by pirates off the coast of Indonesia, near Kalimantan, earlier this month. The Cheerleader, which was travelling between Kobe, Japan and Jakarta in Indonesia,was boarded by pirates on September 10th. The pirates stole money but fled without ...

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    Global news in brief

    2010-09-08T00:00:00Z

    Renault opens new spare parts logistics centreRenault has opened its new spare parts and accessories centre in Oarja, Romania, around 30km from the Dacia plant in Mioveni. The 65,000m2 warehouse holds Renault’s largest spare parts and accessories distribution centre outside France, with capacity for more than 70,000 part lines. The ...

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    Nissan chooses CAT Group for Argentina

    2010-09-08T00:00:00Z

    Nissan is ending its contract with Renault for import and distribution in Argentina and using CAT Group from the end of 2011. The company has said the move will strengthen its sales, service and distribution operations in Argentina and provide sustainable growth there. Renault Argentina S.A. will continue to support ...

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    Turning virtual orders into reality at Ford

    2010-09-01T15:19:03Z

    Better logistics means better cash flowGlobal order to deliveryOne order system for one FordShifting the lead focus to outbound logisticsNorth America todayThe evolving Ford networkWhen should the capacity come back?EighthCross-continental vehicle flows, programming logistics into the order-to-delivery process and keeping an eye on costs are all part of the logistics ...