All Asia articles – Page 99
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FeatureBlend the strengths at NYK
Japan’s NYK Group is in the process of merging its contract logistics division with its airfreight forwarding business to create a global entity called Yusen Logistics. Marcus Williams reports on the how it is aiming to provide a tailor-made service that will better serve the needs of its automotive customers.Phased ...
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FeatureA rise ahead for European packaging
Large increases in new global vehicle programmes are expected to drive up demand for packaging across much of Europe, but manufacturers still want to see more recyclable and returnable packaging, particularly on an intercontinental basis.Demand, volume and sales forecastChallenges for the packaging industryThe standard argumentReturn to senderPlunging into container pooling?Although ...
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FeatureTier survivors
The recession has consolidated the tier supply chain, forcing those who have managed to survive to become stronger and more competitive. But that has to be reflected in their own supply chain efficiency as well.The new normalA lot of work left to be doneA 'no silo' approachEarning a profit as ...
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FeatureGlovis America: the next generation
Expansion plans for the US Assets to have and to have notThe Hyundai and Kia networkConsolidating ports will continueBetter planning for port processingGlovis America is not simply an offshoot of the Korean giant Hyundai; it is a lean logistics company ready to work across the automotive sector, from vehicle processing ...
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FeatureGrowing deeper roots
Different strategies, similar networksLow volumes encourage good supplier relationsThe capacity situationScheduling around capacity shortagesTransplant brands in the US are facing pressure from currency fluctuations and resurgent domestic OEMs, putting more pressure on the bottom line, including maintaining lower inventories and meeting stricter delivery times, writes Christopher Ludwig.The strength of import ...
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FeatureBalancing act for high and heavy
Construction back on track?Are the LSPs ready?Coping with growthFreight rates climbProductions shifts to follow salesEnvironment legislation kicks inThe high and heavy industry is recovering, but the growth is now in emerging economies and the logistics sector needs to invest or shift capacity to service the demanding new markets, writes Andrew ...
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FeatureTurning the tide at Toyota
Doing it in-houseThe US distribution networkImproving ETA accuracyKeeping an eye on capacityFuture projectsTurning to growth againChristopher Ludwig meets Nancy Davies and discovers someobe unfazed by the challenges the last few years have thrown at Toyota’s finished vehicle distribution in the US, and who has big plans for streamlining the company’s ...
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Rising Subaru adjusts US network
Subaru of America is making important investments and additions to its US port and rail network following its recent growth. Subaru has been the most resilient carmaker throughout the downturn in the US, growing 15% in 2009 and 22% in 2010. The Japanese carmaker registered another 20% in growth year-on-year ...
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FeatureLogistics in the (i)fast lane
Paola Petrone is revolutionising Fiat’s supply chain management with state of the art IT and the development of an in-house freight forwarder to pull together flows across the group to improve efficiency and reduce emissionsPaola Petrone was appointed senior vice president of Supply Chain Management at Fiat Group Automobiles less ...
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FeatureIn Profile: PSA's Guy Lederer
PSA’s Guy Lederer is responsible for linking the carmaker’s parts supply chain from one continent to another, including engineering for packaging, material flow and global platforms, as well as focus on parts ordering and forecasting. Lederer manages a team of about 100 employees that are at the forefront of PSA’s ...
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FeatureEuropean ports emerge from the darkness
The world’s largest carportsEmden close to all-time highRelative strength in the UKScandinavian recovery and privatisationPort reforms at Piraeus and Le HavreQuality in the NetherlandsBaltic prospectsAfter devastating drops in 2009, European ports saw recovery for vehicle volumes in 2010, although most are still far from their peaks. Chris Lewis investigates current ...
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FeatureCritical parts shortage continues
Parts shortages are continuing to hit carmakers around the globe this week as a consequence of earthquake damage and energy shortages to Japanese supplier plants. Toyota and Honda are extending production shutdowns at assembly plants in Japan. Toyota has lost output of around 140,000 vehicles, having suspended operations at all ...
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FeatureGlobal news in brief
Toyota delivers 3m cars through ZeebruggeToyota has moved its 3 millionth vehicle through its vehicle logistics centre (VLC) in Zeebrugge, Belgium, which it runs with logistics partner Sintax. The white Toyota Auris Full Hybrid is being delivered to the Belgian market. The Zeebrugge VLC started operations in January 2001 with ...
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FeatureGM awards LSPs in Detroit
Twelve logistics companies have been recognised in General Motors’ Supplier of the Year awards for 2010, held recently at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. The award, now in its 19th year, recognises the significant contributions of GM’s suppliers in 2010 as part of the company’s global product and ...
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FeatureKia makes 10m milestone
Kia has exported its 10 millionth vehicle from South Korea with the shipment of an Optima sedan from Pyeontaek port to the US. The milestone vehicle was carried to the US by Eukor Car Carriers as part of a shipment of 6,000 vehicles due to make a further call in ...
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FeatureSupply shortages hit global plant output
The full consequences of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami that hit the country just under a fortnight ago are becoming clear as manufacturers and suppliers there extend production shutdowns while some plants overseas slow down output or even halt production. There is also now a sizeable backlog of freight at ...
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FeatureDaimler lowers inventory, raises output
Daimler has implemented a ‘synchronous plant’ system at its Mannheim plant for production of the new Mercedes-Benz OM 47x truck engine family that will require only 50% of the inventory levels maintained for earlier model series. The system has also dramatically reduced production and dispatch times from the facility. Preliminary ...
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FeatureGlobal news in brief
Norbert Dentressangle closes on TDG takeoverNorbert Dentressangle’s €223m takeover of logistics provider TDG is due to be complete on 28 March following its announcement last November. Following the buyout of shares from TDG’s holding company Laxey Logistics, 53% of Norbert’s business will be in road transport with €1.95 billion in ...
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FeatureEarthquake shakes global supply chain
Following last Friday’s devastating earthquake off the north-east coast of Japan near Sendai there has been a suspension of production at the majority of plants in the country. Though the full impact on the supply chain for both parts and finished vehicles is still being assessed, ongoing disruption is inevitable. ...
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FeatureToyota relocates Spanish parts centre
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has begun construction of a new 13,000m² parts centre in Illescas, Spain where it will relocate its existing centre from San Agustín de Guadalix, north of Madrid. The company is investing €26.7m ($37.2m) in moving Toyota Parts Centre España (TPCES) to the larger facility, which is ...