All articles by Automotive Logistics – Page 23
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FeatureThe time is now : Joining the Mexican wave of logistics investment
Mexico is firmly in the spotlight, as a wave of new investment is announced by OEMs across the globe, including most recently BMW, Infinity, Mercedes-Benz and Kia. With more carmakers and tier suppliers adding production capacity, vehicle output is expected to grow by 50% by the end of the decade, ...
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FeatureAutoliv Europe to manage manufacturing logistics with Delmia Apriso
Safety systems supplier, Autoliv Europe, has announced it will start using Delmia Apriso to manage its manufacturing logistics operations. The Delmia software brand is owned by Dassault Systèmes and Autoliv Europe is employing it to reduce waste by cutting idle inventory and enhancing operational efficiency as part of its SAP ...
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FeatureGlobal conference: rising complexity
The global rise of vehicle assembly continues, bringing with it a lot more complexity in supply chain management, global part and vehicle movements, and electronics and technology, according to speakers at this week’s Automotive Logistics Global conference in Detroit. Global vehicle assembly is set to hit 85.7m units in 2014, ...
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FeatureNissan makes logistics improvements to Canton facility
Japanese carmaker Nissan has finished improvement works on the logistics centre at its US plant in Canton, Mississippi. It is also constructing a new supplier park with an integrated logistics centre at the site.The existing centre just completed will create immediate space for suppliers. A spokesperson for Nissan said ...
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FeatureHyundai to start assembling LCVs in South Africa
South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai is investing R110m ($146m) in a new factory in Gauteng, South Africa to assemble light commercial vehicles; the branch will be fully operational after its launch at the beginning of September next year.The facility will build 500 to 600 delivery vans each month, initially from ...
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FeatureRussia threatens retaliatory ban on vehicle imports
Russia has said it will tighten retaliatory sanctions on products from Western nations to include a ban on vehicles if more sanctions are imposed on the export of Russian products.The announcement follows the recent imposition of sanctions on food products from the European Union, United States, Australia, Canada and Norway. ...
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FeatureMacht quits group production role at Volkswagen
Michael Macht (left) has quit his post as Volkswagen’s head of group production with immediate effect and will be replaced on an interim basis by Thomas Ulbrich, currently board member responsible for production and logistics at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars unit following his appointment in April this year.Macht’s departure follows ...
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FeatureImport/Export North America now underway in Baltimore
The inaugural Import/Export North America conference is now underway at the port of Baltimore, organised by Finished Vehicle Logistics and the Automotive Industry Action Group. Senior vehicle logistics executives from OEMs including American Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan are present along with respresentatives of the US Maritime Administration. Captain Paul ‘Chip’ ...
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FeatureEnd of long wait could be in sight for India’s GST
Following nearly 15 years of parliamentary wrangling, India’s new government has committed to introducing the Goods and Service Tax (GST) as early as this financial year, as revealed last week in the annual budget, presented by finance minister Arun Jaitley. The tax reform is expected to have major impacts on ...
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FeatureCarry on car carrying
As UK car volume expands, led by exports of premium vehicles, carmakers are looking for more logistics capacity. Zoë Apostolides and Marcus Williams reportBritish new vehicle sales achieved their longest-ever growth spree this summer, with year-on-year sales having increased every month since March 2012. This surge, along with rising export ...
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FeatureUnravelling the ‘slow-moving’ mystery
Slow moving and intermittent demand items present unique forecasting difficulties for companies. Mark Watson argues it is not an impossible job and, if perfected, can deliver significant benefits to an organisation.Finding a solution to the challenge of deciding what stock to hold for slow moving and intermittent demand items is ...
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FeatureNorth American vehicle logistics upheaval could be 'new normal'
The car hauling sector in North America is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history following a hard winter in which vehicle logistics capacity has been severely constrained. A shortage of railcars and disturbances in the network has led to thousands of vehicles stranded at rail ramps, vehicle ...
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FeatureBetter profits in Europe help TNT
TNT Express has reported improving operating profits for its core European region in the first quarter of 2014, despite a drop in revenues. While some international markets remain under pressure, the company also saw better results for its domestic Brazil operations, which broke even for the quarter.In total, TNT reported ...
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FeatureJoint venture to make Jeep in China
Fiat-Chrysler is extending its partnership with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) to make Jeep models in China from 2015.Fiat Group Automobiles, Chrysler Group International and GAC reached an agreement last weekend to form a new alliance called GAC Fiat to make the brand. It will develop the current portfolio of Jeep ...
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FeatureCorrection: UTi and Spain
On p38 of the April-June 2014 issue of Automotive Logistics, in an article on spare parts logistics, there is a mistaken reference to UTi Worldwide pulling out of Spain. This was an error. UTi is still very much active in Spain. Indeed, it is among the logistics provider's strongest markets ...
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FeatureView sessions from Automotive Logistics China
For this first time, the main sessions at this year's Automotive Logistics China conference were streamed to audiences outside of China. Those sessions have now been uploaded onto the main programme page, where they can be viewed free of charge by clicking here. In total there are seven, full-length sessions ...
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FeatureAre foreign operators ready for the new HGV Road User Levy?
The introduction of the new HGV levy on foreign lorries on April 1 looks set to create a level playing field for hauliers across Europe, says David Williams, managing director Rhenus UK. However, is the UK government tempting fate to launch such a complex scheme on April Fool’s Day, he ...
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FeatureChep to unveil intercontinental pooling service at AL Europe
Reusable container and pallet pooling provider, Chep, will reveal a new intercontinental pooling service to the industry at the Automotive Logistics Europe conference, being held in Bonn, Germany this week.“With our new offering we have developed an efficient, sustainable and cost effective packaging solution for industrial companies with a globalised ...
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FeatureThis year’s Europe conference is streaming Live online!
This year's Automotive Logistics Europe conference, being held in Bonn, Germany, is now live streaming debate and offering those in direct attendance, and those with an interest abroad, the ability to participate online.Once again the conference has filled the stylish and spacious Kameha Grand Hotel on the banks of the ...
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FeatureAston Martin recall raises questions about sourcing
Aston Martin has been keen to stress the close relationships it has with its top tier suppliers in the wake of the massive vehicle recall it was forced to issue earlier this month because of what it called counterfeit material from a Chinese sub-supplier. But tier one locations are no ...