OEMs
Global 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.
US 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
BMW 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
Mercedes-Benz looks at logistics uses for Apollo humanoid robots
Mercedes-Benz is working with robotics developer Apptronik on the use of humanoid robots for repetitive logistics tasks in its manufacturing plants
Tesla’s Berlin factory set to restart after arson attack
A suspected arson attack last week, resulting in a loss of power, meant that Tesla had to shut down its Berlin factory
GM invests in automation at North Carolina service parts centre
GM is investing $23m in labour-saving technology at its service parts distribution centre in Charlotte, North Carolina
Stellantis signs vehicle supply agreement with Ayvens in Europe
Stellantis has signed a deal with leasing firm Ayvens that could see it supply 500,000 vehicles including EVs to the Ayvens network in Europe
Stellantis plans to take more control of outbound logistics
Following recent supply chain crises since Covid, Stellantis’ outbound capacity took “far longer” to return to normal levels.
Mercedes-Benz Group cuts ties with Kamaz in Russia
Mercedes-Benz Group has finally sold its 15% stake in Russian truck manufacturer Kamaz to an unnamed buyer following the cessation of cooperation in February 2022
BMW chooses G&P for inbound parts services at Debrecen plant
G&P will provide BMW with inspection, rectification and technical services on inbound parts being delivered into its new EV plant in Hungary
GM bolsters EV supply chain in North America with LG cathode deal
GM has signed a ten-year supply contract with LG Chem for the supply of cathode material to support EV production in the US
GM appoints ex-Tesla executive to new vice-president of batteries role
GM has appointed Kurt Kelty, a battery expert and former Tesla and Sila executive, to its newly created role of vice-president of batteries
GMC set to expand to China, Australia and New Zealand
GMC said the expansion into China, Australia and New Zealand follows its “stellar” results for 2023
Ford’s Dubai PDC will distribute service parts to GCC, Africa and Asia Pacific
Ford’s 42,000 sq.m parts distribution centre in the Dubai World Central economic zone will store 85,000 SKUs and leverage cutting-edge technology
GM wins big in 2023, Stellantis and Ford lose out
GM had the strongest sales in North America last year compared to other OEMs, having sold nearly 2.6m units in 2023, up 14% over 2022 according to market analyst Cox Automotive.
Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam
Škoda is delivering the vehicles via ro-ro vessels from Bremerhaven port to Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phòng in Singapore.
Daihatsu halts shipments of all vehicles following safety investigation
Daihatsu has shut down all production in Japan and halted the domestic and export shipment of vehicles following an investigation into safety procedure irregularities
BYD boosts battery EV sales and plans localisation in Europe
Chinese EV maker BYD Auto plans to open its first European manufacturing facility in Hungary to help meet ambitious sales targets in the region by 2030
Skoda adopts SAP digital platform for logistics overhaul at Vrchlabí
Skoda Auto has been working with wider VW Group logistics teams to streamline processes at the Vrchablí gearbox plant in the Czech Republic using the SAP S/4 Hana digital platform
Red Sofa Interview: Audi Mexico’s agile supply chain strategies
Francisco Bravo, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Audi Mexico, shares insights into the company’s progressive supply chain strategies, overcoming port congestion, adapting to localisation challenges and preparing for the electrification shift. Collaboration and communication are key.
