Supply chain purchasing – Page 4
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: BMW’s progress in US-Mexico network strategy
BMW’s Raúl Gamboa talks strategy, beneficial partnerships and the state-of-play in Mexico’s FVL sector.
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VideoFVL North America 2024 Day 1 wrap-up
Join us inside the FVL North America 2024 Gala Dinner as we reflect on a day of insights and expertise from leaders in the region’s finished vehicle logistics sector.
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VideoFVL North America 2024 Cocktail Reception wrap-up
Join us inside the FVL North America 2024 Cocktail Reception as we get revved up for the hottest topics in finished vehicle logistics!
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NewsSharing risk drives supplier relations for GM, Stellantis, Honda, Nissan
Now in its 24th year, the study found that communication, shared risk and flexible contracts made a difference in OEM rankings.
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FeatureFinished Vehicle Logistics North America: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2024
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NewsProficient aims to raise $215m by going public
The logistics firm had previously hoped to raise less than half of the figure.
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NewsStellantis reduces inventory ahead of new product launches
In its latest financial results released today, the carmaker revealed that it took in lower than expected revenues in Q1 due to an unfavourable product mix and lower volumes.
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NewsJack Cooper drops bid for LTL provider Yellow
Jack Cooper had been involved in negotiations to resurrect the trucking firm, having spent recent years expanding through acquisitions.
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NewsProficient goes public to acquire five logistics firms
If successful, the IPO and roll-up of the five other firms would make Proficient one of the largest fleets in North America.
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NewsRestrictions tighten on Chinese semiconductor firms
The US has been increasing pressure on countries in Europe, such as Germany and the Netherlands, as well as South Korea and Japan, to restrict trade with Chinese firms
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NewsUS Coast Guard opens alternate channel at Baltimore bridge site
A cleanup effort is underway at the site of the bridge collapse in Baltimore, while vessels carrying finished vehicles reroute to nearby ports
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NewsHighlights from ALSC Europe day one
Delegates at ALSC Europe 2024 heard how to better scale and leverage relationships across the automotive supply chain to be more competitive
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NewsBMW navigates the new ‘never normal’ in logistics
BMW has adapted to disruputiion by bringing production, finance, sales and purchasing, and supply chain logistics under one umbrella
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: BMW’s Dr Michael Nikolaides on cross-functional decisions in the supply chain
Nikolaides discusses cross-functional decision making in logistics, and the balance between bringing costs down but keeping resiliency high.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: Why Toyota Motor Europe isn’t looking for flexibility
”I don’t think we’re after flexibility. Flexibility means last minute change, shifting from one model to another one…”
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: Jean-Marc Carlicchi on Renault’s next step in digitalisation
The OEM is five years into its digitalisation journey, and is now on track to use more predictive technologies
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: Empowering excellence for women in the supply chain
At ALSC Europe 2024 in Bonn, Automotive Logistics held the first Women in Supply Chain panel and networking session, to help support women and raise their voices in the industry.
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024
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FeatureAutomotive Logistics marks International Women’s Day
Automotive Logistics celebrates International Women’s Day.
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NewsDuvenbeck expands into Benelux through Schotpoort Logistics takeover
All 180 employees at Schotpoort will join Duvenbeck as a result of the takeover, as well as Schotpoort’s 120-strong fleet.