All Suppliers articles – Page 12
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VideoCollaborating from the start to design automotive logistics networks and processes
Logistics executives from Toyota North America, Benteler, Carter Logistics and Agillence explore the strategic considerations for logistics from early in product development cycles.
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VideoSustainable energy, diversifying for resilience, scaling EV and battery: ALSC Global in review
There are connections (and contradictions) in the push for resiliency and sustainability dicsussed by the US government and automotive industry alike.
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VideoSigning off from ALSC Global with a focus on visibility and resilience – and new ways of working
Christopher Ludwig recaps the industry’s commitment to improving tier-N visibility and coordination, the value in investing in flexible logistics and in building new relationships.
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VideoMitigating risk across global automotive supply chains
Reducing risk and disruption in global logistics is now the daily business of major OEMs like Stellantis and Agco, with a focus on improving control in the upstream supply chain.
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VideoFrom the top of Detroit: Welcome to Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2022
Christopher Ludwig kicks off the event at the Kuehne + Nagel cocktail reception, pointing to tools, investments and partnerships needed to mitigate disruption.
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NewsUS reassures Korea over Inflation Reduction Act tensions
Vice President Kamala Harris has reassured Korean leaders that battery supply chains will not be punitively affected by tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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NewsHellmann expands contract logistics services for Claas
Agricultural machinery maker Claas has signed a deal with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics for the management of its new inbound parts centre in Germany
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NewsBMW targets a more sustainable sourcing of key components
BMW is increasing the amount of recycled materials its uses in parts production while at the same time reducing the carbon emissions from the production process of those materials
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NewsUS climate act disqualifies most of current EV line-up, say industry groups
The US Inflation Reduction Act includes a range of incentives for localised EV and battery production but carmakers say stringent rules for eligibility are misaligned with current capacity
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NewsGeorge Grahovac leaves Honda for global consulting role
George Grahovac has left Honda after a 30+ year tenure in supply chain and logistics to take up a role as senior consultant at Ernst and Young Global Consulting
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NewsRussia invests in plan for independent automotive market
Russia is developing a new state-supported programme to develop local automotive production sufficient in capacity to meet 80% of demand across the country by 2035
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NewsTyphoon Hinnamnor halts production in Japan and South Korea
Carmakers and suppliers in Japan and South Korea took the precaution of closing factories as typhoon Hinnamnor battered the region this week.
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NewsPorsche retrofitting headlights after supply shortage
A shortage in the supply of matrix headlights to Porsche’s plant in Leipzig, Germany has now been resolved and the carmaker is working fast to now deliver the backlog of retrofitted vehicles
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NewsStrike action at Felixstowe container port adds to congestion
Shipping lines are looking for alternative ports as eight days of strike action at Felixstowe slows throughput at the UK’s busiest container port
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NewsTrumpf finds a way around container export disruption
Trumpf has moved 49 pieces of laser-cutting machinery and associated parts to the US by chartering its own vessel between Hamburg and New York
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NewsFactory closures extended in China as drought continues
Factories in China’s Sichuan province, including those run by Toyota and Foxconn, have been ordered to close amidst electricity shortages
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NewsMercedes-Benz first to benefit from CATL battery plant in Hungary
CATL is investing €7.34 billion in a 220-hectare greenfield site in Hungary for the localised supply of lithium-ion batteries to European carmakers, beginning with Mercedes-Benz
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NewsUS rail legislation aims to tackle freight delays
In response to congestion and delays on the US rail freight network the government is proposing legislation that will give the Surface Transportation Board greater powers of control
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NewsStrike action at Felixstowe threatens UK automotive supply chain
Port workers at the he UK’s biggest container port at Felixstowe have voted to take strike action this month, which could worsen disruption to the inbound logistics supporting vehicle production in the country
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NewsMatt Pohlman replaces J Scot Sharland as head of AIAG
Matt Pohlman is taking over from J Scot Sharland has head of the the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and will continue his work to help drive out cost and complexity from the automotive supply chain