All Supply chain management articles – Page 35
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NewsICL Systems appoints Rudolf Luttmann to lead Europe business
Rudolf Luttmann (pictured) has been appointed managing director for Europe at ICL Systems, which provides cloud-based finished vehicle logistics software and services. He took up the role on June 1.
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Partner ContentOpinion: Kia Israel slashes costs by digitising its finished vehicle logistics
Even though automotive factories are among the most advanced and automated on the planet, when a vehicle leaves the factory floor the logistics process is typically analogue, and therefore inefficient and expensive. That has all changed for Kia Israel now that the company has embraced virtual logistics
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NewsMarelli signs 4PL contract with DHL Supply Chain in North America
Tier one parts supplier Marelli has signed a five-year contract with DHL Supply Chain for logistics services in North America.
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NewsToyota forced to suspend production in Japan in June
Toyota has been forced to suspend production next month at two plants in Japan because of a shortage of semiconductors.
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NewsBetter cooperation is needed to decarbonise the supply chain
The automotive industry is investing to decarbonise the vehicles it makes as well as individual links in the supply chain used to deliver the parts and finished vehicles. However, without better logistics planning there will still be a lot of waste and the industry needs to join up its thinking, said Martin Corner, head of supply chain at Volvo Cars, on a recent panel discussion about shipping in the automotive industry.
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NewsCazoo delivers its 25,000 vehicle and looks to Europe
Cazoo has announced the delivery of its 25,000 car since starting business in December 2019. The online used car retailer now has 180 enclosed delivery trucks and 17 collection centres across the UK supporting its business, and is the biggest such retailer in the country.
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NewsVW Group reports strong Q1 but chip shortage will damage Q2
In its first quarter results for 2021 VW Group has reported a 21.2% increase in global vehicle deliveries on the same period last year, reaching 2.4m passenger and commercial units.
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NewsPolestar looks deeper into supply chain with Circulor
Polestar has signed a deal blockchain technology provider Circulor that aims to extend its visibility of ethical raw materials sourcing.
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NewsStronger partnerships will drive a more sustainable car sector
Overcoming the disruptions caused to the automotive industry over the last 12 months by the Covid pandemic has revealed the importance of long-term partnerships between OEMs, and their parts and logistics suppliers. What is more, at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe conference, carmakers talked about how important those long-term partnerships are going to be if the industry is to clean up its act and become more sustainable.
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AnalysisHow the European automotive industry aims to build back semiconductor and chip supply
OEMs, suppliers and EU officials are considering how best to develop Europe’s semiconductor supply bases to mitigate current and future shortages, but the broad gaps at many levels – including for older, larger chips – mean there will be no magic bullet
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FeatureReal-time visibility platforms keep automotive supply chains moving
The global automotive market is competitive and volatile, and manufacturers and OEMs were already under pressure thanks to new market challengers such as Tesla, and consumer preferences shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs).
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NewsWhy just-in-time will remain the way forward for Toyota
Leon van der Merwe is leading inbound, outbound and service parts logistics for Toyota Motor Europe. At this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe Live conference he told Christopher Ludwig about the carmaker’s strategy to modernise just-in-time and make Toyota’s logistics more sustainable
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NewsGreater cross-sector dialogue needed to solve chip crisis
The current global shortage in the supply of computer chips to the automotive industry is causing significant disruption to production and looks likely to continue into next year. There are signs though that the current crisis could lead to new forms of partnership between the automotive and semiconductor industries, and a move away from the rigid hierarchy of the traditional automotive supply chain. That promises to lead to a more secure relationship for the future.
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FeatureWatch: Spinning the wheel of supply chain innovation
Leaders from INEOS Automotive and GEFCO see AI and real-time visibility as game changes for logistics, but point out that innovation is not just about implementing new systems or digitalising processes, but also adapting working culture and working with the right partners.
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FeatureWatch: Transforming the European supply chain the Toyota way
Toyota Motor Europe’s VP of supply chain, Leon van der Merve, explains how the carmaker plans to reduce logistics emissions and how he wants to modernise just-in-time to be even leaner wherever possible.
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FeatureWatch: Partnerships the only path for real logistics change at Toyota and Volvo Cars
Volvo’s head of supply chain management Martin Corner and Hans Cremers, Toyota Motor Europe’s leader for logistics purchasing, want to achieve sustainability targets and support digital supply chains – and agree that long-term partners will be paramount
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FeatureWatch: Europe goes giga on the battery supply chain
Europe has lagged Asia in the race to produce lithium-ion batteries, but automotive and battery players are investing heavily to scale up production. A new forecast by Automotive from Ultima Media reveals the opportunities.
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FeatureWatch: How today’s chip shortage could help the automotive supply chain flourish in the long run
The semiconductor crisis has caused millions of units in lost production but is also pointing the way towards a more fruitful relationship between OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, foundries and chip producers globally, especially as more electronics are added to future vehicles.
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FeatureWatch: European supply chain needs change in skills and culture to remain global automotive powerhouse
The European automotive industry has faced a year of crises, but if it invests in the right digital tools, adapts sustainable processes and an agile working culture, it can achieve long-term sustainability targets and recovery, according to experts from Volkswagen and CSR Europe.
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FeatureThink Tank: Future-proofing aftermarket and service parts logistics
As automotive service parts demand and requirements evolve, logistics experts from Jaguar Land Rover, Bosch, Kuehne+Nagel and the European parts association, CLEPA, look to the capacity, technology and network changes necessary to maintain service levels.