Supply Chain Planning | Automotive Logistics – Page 20
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NewsTata to build UK gigafactory with JLR as anchor client and strong benefits for supply chain
Tata Group has formed a new subsidiary for its global battery business, known as Agratas. The plant in Somerset is the first Agratas venture.
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NewsAI analytics ranks factory fires as top disruption to automotive supply chains
A supply chain mapping company has recorded a total of 8,197 disruptions across supply chains in the first half of the year.
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NewsEuropean Commission proposes longer loaded truck length for vehicle logistics
The European Commission’s proposal has been welcomed by the ECG, which says it will help vehicle logistics firms increase efficiency and cut emissions and costs.
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NewsStellantis France appoints head of ‘Car Flow’ logistics division
In the role, François Leclercq will oversee logistics and report into the French division’s director.
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NewsUK automotive supply chain demands support in EV transition
The industry is calling for an industrial strategy and support in the transition to electric vehicles ahead of rules of origin tariffs being implemented.
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NewsAston Martin partners with EV specialist Lucid for battery systems
The potential agreement would allow Aston Martin to use Lucid’s EV technology in exchange for shares and cash.
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FeatureBMW powers Spartanburg with ‘local for local’ battery supply chain
The carmaker’s battery assembly plant in South Carolina will be key to reducing logistics costs and risks in EV production.
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NewsLogistics capacity crunch set to continue in Europe
Automotive Logistics’ exclusive new market intelligence reveals the considerable capacity challenges facing European logistics are set to continue.
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NewsLeon Van der Merwe is VP of circular economy in Europe at Toyota; JC Deville takes the reins as VP of supply chain
Toyota Motor Europe has made the significant reshuffle in a bid to enhance its circular economy.
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NewsKelly Bysouth leaves IAC group, becomes 3M’s chief procurement officer
3M has appointed Kelly Bysouth as its senior VP and chief procurement officer.
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NewsSeat appoints Marc Riera as executive vice president for Purchasing
Riera has more than 20 years of international experience with Volkswagen, Seat’s parent company.
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NewsJLR uses AI to strengthen supply chain
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Everstream Analytics will work together to predict and avoid future disruptions in the supply chain.
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NewsFormer VW plant in Russia reported to be acquired, assemble kits from Chery
The plant’s new owner is reportedly in final stages of negotiations to assemble kits from China’s Chery
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NewsFisker meets with officials in China to plan logistics for new delivery centre
Fisker visited its offices in Shanghai to strategise logistics for its China delivery centre.
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NewsDave Bozeman leaves Ford to become CEO of logistics firm CH Robinson
Dave Bozeman will be joining logistics firm CH Robinson as its new chief executive officer, bringing his experience in leading digitally-oriented global supply chains and logistics management.
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NewsFord names Liz Door chief supply chain officer with aim to make SCM a competitive advantage
Door will lead in securing operations and improving quality and digitalisation across the supply chain. Jonathan Jennings and Dave Bozeman will also leave Ford
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NewsHead of procurement and supply chain Enochsson leaves Volvo Cars
Kerstin Enochsson, head of procurement and supply chain at Volvo Cars, is leaving the role after just nine months in the position to Swedish supplier SKF.
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NewsBattery maker ACC uses specialist warehouse in northern France
Logistics solutions company PSA BDP has opened a 22,000sq.m warehouse in Dunkirk, France in a move to control the priduction and supply chain and help reduce the environmental impact of transporting batteries.
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NewsChristopher Mattingly to leave transport role at Stellantis
Christopher Mattingly has retired from his role as vice-president of transportation in North America for the carmaker after a 30-year commitment to the company that began at Chrysler
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NewsDenis Le Vot is chief supply chain officer at Renault Group; Jean-François Salles to lead strategic partnerships
The board-level position reports to CEO Luca de Meo. Renault’s current supply chain vice-president, Jean-François Salles, leads partnerships in materials, battery and digitalisation