All Sustainability articles – Page 16
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VideoTaking control of logistics – interview with Siegfried Jung, VP of Logistics at BMW Mexico
BMW Mexico’s head of logistics Siegfried Jung explains the surprises of working in Mexico, and points to the carmaker’s highly advanced digital control room for logistics at its plant in San Luis Potosi.
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VideoReimagining Mexican automotive supply chains and logistics
Chris Styles at Nissan and Lizette Gracida at Toyota Motor de México join the opening panel at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico to discuss changing policies and regulations that impact automotive supply chains.
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VideoClean energy, flexibility, digital mindsets: conference day one in review at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico
Mexico’s recovery depends on stronger logistics and more coordinated government policy to support clean energy, infrastructure, trade and electrification. Editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig assesses the significance after discussions with leaders from Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, American Axle and more.
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VideoWelcome to Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico 2022!
Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig kicks off the return of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico with an overview of the challenges and opportunities for the industry in Mexico, and previews insights from leading experts including Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota, Audi, BMW and more.
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NewsFord to cut carbon across supply chain with Manufacture 2030
Ford has joined the online cross-industry platform Manufacture 2030, which provides digital tools to measure, manage and help reduce carbon emissions produced in the supply chain
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NewsHyundai Mobis parts centre will feature autonomous logistics
Hyundai Mobis will build a $72m integrated parts logistics centre in Gyeongju next year that will use autonomous mobile robots and feature sustainable energy supply
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NewsA logistics facility full of innovation at BMW Spartanburg
BMW has opened a $100m logistics centre next to its Spartanburg plant in the US that is using digitalised logistics for parts feed into production of the carmaker’s X models
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NewsBMW digitalises logistics and maintenance in Mexico
BMW is applying the lean, green and digital principles underpinning its iFactory strategy to make logistics more predictable at its plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico, according to Harald Gottsche
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FeatureStrategies for a sustainable US auto sector
Cleaning up the finished vehicle is a priority for meeting climate targets and that includes cleaning up the supply chain and logistics supporting localised production of EVs, which is what the Inflation Reduction Act aims to do
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NewsGrimaldi orders ammonia-ready, dual-fuel car carriers
Grimaldi has ordered five pure car and truck carriers that can run on both lithium battery power and ammonia to reach zero emissions in the transport of finished electric vehicles
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NewsGM secures 100% renewable energy for all US sites by 2025
GM has advanced its renewable energy plans and brought forward by five years its goals to make all US facilities supplied by 100% renewable energy
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NewsThe Future Is Neutral seeks to create a totally circular automotive supply chain
The Renault Group has announced plans for a new circular economy entity to make its supply chain carbon neutral and recycling-heavy, going forwards.
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NewsVW to start vehicle imports through Port Freeport
Volkswagen Group of America is moving vehilce imports to the US Gulf Coast to Port Freeport from 2024. Vehicles are being delivered from Mexico and Europe to the port
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NewsSix notes on a supply chain crisis: key takeaways from ALSC Global 2022
Flexibility rules the waves of logistics, but supply chain managers want better visibility and data to make decisions, while investing in the right skills
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NewsBMW-led Hycet consortium will develop hydrogen combustion trucks
With funding from the German government and in partnership with Volvo and DHL, BMW will lead on developing hydrogen combustion trucks
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FeatureTogether in electric dreams: lessons for EV supply chain collaboration
Electrification requires links between OEMs, logistics providers and energy giants, said Nissan, Ryder and Cirba at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global.
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VideoHow the Department of Energy will invest in the US supply chain
US Department of Energy’s Dr Jacob Ward speaks about its new Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains and investments in sustainable supply chains.
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VideoShock to the system – scaling up EV and battery supply chains
Experts from Nissan, Cirba and Ryder discuss changing logistics requirements for rising electrification both upstream and downstream.
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VideoThe USDOE wants to energise sustainable automotive supply chains
Dr Jacob Ward from the Department of Energy gives a keynote on policy and investment opportunities for sustainable transport and manufacturing for the US.
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VideoMaximising potential – women in automotive supply chain and logistics
Female leaders in the automotive and logistics industry share insight on how women can advance in the sector, from front-line operations through to senior leadership.