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Supply Chain Planning | Automotive Logistics – Page 89
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FeatureGroupe PSA report: Connecting a supply chain par excellence
PSA’s vision of end-to-end supply chain planning will help support its global expansion and acquisition of Opel, as the combined operations roll out some 59 new model launches by 2021
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FeatureGroupe PSA report: Engineering logistics partnerships
PSA’s partnership of choice with Gefco aims to reap benefits in purchasing, pooling and packaging innovation, as well as bringing further intermodal options
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FeatureGroupe PSA report: Full throttle towards pole position
A look ahead to the technological developments and personnel requirements that will drive PSA’s analysis of supply and demand
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FeatureSeat: A megatruckload of progress
Seat’s supply chain leaders open up about rail infrastructure, the carmaker’s use of automation and its service parts networkIn this story... Seat's European network Multimodal and connected Aftersales in motionSeat has been emblematic of Spain’s automotive ups and downs over the past decade. It suffered badly during the country’s severe ...
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FeatureUS-Canada Nafta trade: Northern light hoping for a silver lining
The new US administration has left a bit of a cloud over Nafta, and while Canada may not be the primary target of any renegotiation, the country – and its important automotive supply chain – could still get caught in the crosshairs.In this story... A three-way split Investment and strength ...
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FeatureUnder PSA, Brexit and imported parts could put Vauxhall plants at risk
The long-term fate of Vauxhall post-Brexit, and as a part of French carmaker PSA Group, has become less clear because of uncertainties over how trade barriers could impact its supply chain and its role in the combined PSA-Opel production network.PSA's €1.3 billion ($1.47 billion) acquisition from GM agreed this week ...
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FeaturePSA touts European scale and supply chain synergy in Opel/Vauxhall acquisition
PSA Group and General Motors (GM) have come to an agreement over the sale of the latter's European business, specifically the Opel and Vauxhall brands, with the total price coming in at €2.2 billion ($2.33 billion), including a €900m deal for the financing division. The deal, which is expected to ...
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FeatureNew wave of protectionism threatens the automotive sector
India, Japan, the US and the UK are among those that seem to be adopting more protectionist measures in their international relations, and even the EU appears to be getting in on the act now… all of which seems likely to have some serious implications for international vehicle and parts ...
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FeatureVW dealing with Passat glovebox problem following Czech fire
Following a recent fire that shut down one of the Czech Republic plants owned by interior materials supplier Recticel, Volkswagen has been forced to store Passat cars made at its Emden plant until enough replacement glove compartment covers can be delivered. However, while the cost to Recticel’s business currently stands ...
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FeatureE-commerce automation: Ocado bags a revolution
Many in automotive logistics like to think they’re at the cutting edge of automation and information technology. But as grocery e-retailer Ocado demonstrates, those in the car sector could learn a lot from the way other products are being handled and distributedIn this story... Hatfield sets the standard Busy bees ...
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FeaturePSA talks with labour and governments over Opel deal
Senior management officials within PSA Group have made a number of commitments regarding jobs and plants in meetings with Opel stakeholders this week in Germany and the UK – promises that could impact the future shape of a combined PSA-Opel supply chain across Europe.Last week, PSA Group confirmed it might ...
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FeatureRitchie Kim takes over as CEO of Glovis Europe
Glovis Europe, the logistics division of Hyundai Glovis established in 2006, has appointed Soo Chul Kim (Ritchie) as its new CEO. He replaces Suk Yong Kim (Sean), who steps down from the role after seven years and is retiring from the company.Ritchie Kim (pictured) moves from his role as CEO ...
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FeaturePSA may buy Opel to become Europe’s second largest carmaker
French carmaker PSA Group has confirmed it may acquire General Motor’s European business, which includes the Opel and Vauxhall brands. The move could lead to further logistics synergies between the carmakers and logistics provider, Gefco.The deal may be the car industry’s biggest since the Fiat-Chrysler merger was completed post the ...
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FeatureMexico conference report: Seeking to build bridges, not walls
Mexico’s automotive industry is inextricably linked with its neighbours to the north but under its new president the US is talking about renegotiating NAFTA and applying border taxes to imports. At this year’s Automotive Logistics Mexico conference, held in Mexico City, industry and government heads looked for positive signs ...
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FeatureBronczek takes over at FedEx; Cunningham to lead FedEx Express
David Bronczek (pictured) is to take over as president and chief operating officer (COO) of FedEx tomorrow (February 1st). He moves from his role as president and CEO of the FedEx Express division, a position he has held for 17 years, and will now be responsible for all of FedEx's ...
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FeatureAdvanced analytics: Boiling down the benefits of big data
In a data-rich world, could advanced analytical techniques be the key to higher performance in the automotive supply chain? In this story... Automatic recommendations A multiple approach to data Making analytics workPlace an order with a major online retailer and you will probably be offered a range of recommended purchases. ...
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FeatureBill Villalon takes up role as president of APL Logistics
Following the news that Bill Villalon (pictured) had taken on the role of acting president at global cargo transport and logistics provider, APL Logistics, the company confirmed this week that he will now permanently take up the role of president.The move follows the departure of Beat Simon, who left the ...
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FeatureVW Group Logistics moves over 5m vehicles; record exports from India
Volkswagen’s group logistics operation moved more than 5m vehicles and around 75m cu.m of parts around the globe during 2016, the German OEM has revealed.In a statement, VW said that Volkswagen Group Logistics, which is responsible for cross-brand planning and management of material and vehicle logistics, had played a key ...
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FeatureGeneral Motors: The new law of supply & demand
GM has restructured its order fulfilment, supply chain and logistics to share more common objectives, grouping them together in a department reporting to James BovenziThe size and complexity of General Motors’ supply chain mean that designing and sourcing the most effective logistics and distribution network for the carmaker is a ...
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FeatureWhat to watch in 2017
The automotive supply chain could take several knocks in 2017 from rising protectionism and regulatory changes. Automotive Logistics consults its crystal ball to highlight some of the potential hotspots…North AmericaWhich way will Trump blow? There will be worries, especially in Mexico, about overhauls to Nafta or import rules, though it ...