Battery supply chain insight – Page 2
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InterviewBMW’s Michael Nikolaides on a localised, digital supply chain
BMW’s global logistics head Michael Nikolaides leads a steering committee across production, sales and supply chain to support strategic decisions.
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FeatureBEV adoption in North America will take ‘longer than thought’
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on the North American market outlook.
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NewsVW responds to EU imposing up to 38% tariffs on Chinese EVs
VW has spoken on the European Commission’s decision to add tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports…
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FeatureBMW and Nissan make Mexican networks flexible for changing market demands
Read about how the OEMs are ramping up operations in Mexico, preparing for EVs, and digitalising their networks.
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AnalysisEuropean market outlook reveals gradual recovery amid constraints
The European automotive market’s pulse and its implications for logistics took center stage at the ECG Spring Congress 2024 in Baveno, Italy. Amidst global inflationary pressures and China’s looming influence, industry leaders converged to decipher trends and strategies crucial for navigating this evolving landscape.
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AnalysisGlobal and European vehicle production and the impacts on logistics
Following years of deep disruption in the automotive production and logistics supply chain, S&P Global Mobility’s head of global vehicle forecasting outlines what the next months and years will look like for 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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FeatureShorter supply chains for resilient production
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are streamlining EV production with localised supply chain to boost efficiency, lower costs, and achieve sustainability goals
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InterviewAn end-to-end logistics mission at DP World
Bill Garrett, head of the automotive vertical at DP World, talks about the company’s transition to become a global provider of end-to-end logistics services
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FeatureJLR’s strategic shift towards a carbon-free future
Yuksel’s commitment reflects in practical targets for inbound and outbound logistics, focusing on electrification, bio-fuels and a pragmatic approach to sustainability
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FeatureThe electrifying influence of logistics
Volkswagen’s ramp up of battery and EV production is transforming its supply chain, and Simon Motter wants to make sure that it takes the right decisions for logistics.
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InterviewVolkswagen Group Logistics series: Simon Motter on securing the supply chain
Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics Simon Motter is making sure the supply chain can master disruption and improve resiliency as well as deliver on goals for electrification, sustainability and cost.
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InterviewMaxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design
The chief purchasing and supply chain officer reveals how Stellantis will improve supplier relations, plan the battery supply chain, localise where it makes sense, and invest in logistics
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FeatureGestamp redefines supply chain management for industry 4.0
Gestamp’s digitalisation lead, Diego Mallada, explains how the tier one supplier is navigating the digital future, as well as creating it
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: JLR’s Paulina Chmielarz on how data strategy supports a reimagined supply chain
Paulina Chmielarz reveals how aligned digital and data strategies will be essential in JLR’s transition to electric and software-defined vehicles.
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: Infineon’s Birgit Fuchs on the digital tools being used for semiconductor capacity planning
Infineon’s Birgit Fuchs explains how digital tools have improved long-term semiconductor capacity planning and commitment to demand
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: how BMW is digitalising supply chains for greater speed, standards and traceability
Michael Ströbel, head of BMW Group’s global digital production and logistics processes, discusses cloud integration, traceability requirements upstream and downstream, whilst looking to new uses cases for generative AI.
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FeatureBMW battery cell centre integrates engineering, purchasing and production to scale supply chain
BMW has opened a 15,000 sq.m pilot plant for battery cell production near Munich which is going to play a major role in its battery localisation strategy
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: Material control is BMW's next frontier for AI at Plant Spartanburg
Oliver Bilstein, who leads logistics for BMW’s manufacturing in the US, points to new technology and automation to increase flexibility in production and supply chain.
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Interview‘Performing while transforming’ BMW's logistics in Spartanburg: Special series
BMW’s largest plant is investing in digitalisation and people to prepare for electrification and manage capacity, according to VP of logistics Oliver Bilstein.