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Ford connects talent and technology for the digital future

2024-07-03T15:37:00+01:00By

At ALSC Digital Strategies North America Ford’s Becca Adam talked about vision and investment in the digital supply chain

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Digital democracy for the automotive supply chain

2024-07-01T12:54:00+01:00By

The wider adoption of digital tools brings a new layer of complexity across the supply chain and the LSPs supporting it

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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day two wrap-up

2024-06-28T17:14:00+01:00By

As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 comes to a close, joim us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on supply chain transformation, to advancements in technology and what the automotive logistics sector of the future will look like.

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BEV adoption in North America will take ‘longer than thought’

2024-06-12T16:14:00+01:00By

 The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on the North American market outlook.

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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day one wrap-up

2024-06-11T12:22:00+01:00By

 As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 kicks off for the first time ever, join us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on organisational and supply chain transformation, to risk-sensing and increasing visibility through digital tools.

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Closing the digital divide at Ford

2024-06-05T12:59:00+01:00By

Ford’s product line manager for material and vehicle logistics IT, Becca Adam, explains the carmaker’s implementation of digital twin concepts 

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Ford is increasing telematic data sharing in vehicle logistics

2024-06-04T13:59:00+01:00By

Ford’s Alex McMall joined FreightVerify’s Nathan Lawson to discuss the benefits of telematics for milestone tracking in vehicle logistics 

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How to democratise data and enable transparency in FVL

2024-05-30T11:12:00+01:00By

Leaders from Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen and more discuss how to enable and improve data sharing and transparency in finished vehicle logistics across North America. 

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FVL NA in pictures: Day 2

2024-05-24T16:16:00+01:00By

Here’s how the second day at the FVL North America 2024 confernece went. Speakers from Ford, BMW, NIssan and Volkswagen took the stage to share important insights form the finished vehical sector. 

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FVL North America 2024 Day 1 wrap-up

2024-05-23T16:51:00+01:00By

Join us inside the FVL North America 2024 Gala Dinner as we reflect on a day of insights and expertise from leaders in the region’s finished vehicle logistics sector. 

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FVL North America 2024 Cocktail Reception wrap-up

2024-05-22T11:00:00+01:00By

Join us inside the FVL North America 2024 Cocktail Reception as we get revved up for the hottest topics in finished vehicle logistics!

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Sharing risk drives supplier relations for GM, Stellantis, Honda, Nissan

2024-05-20T16:51:00+01:00By

 Now in its 24th year, the study found that communication, shared risk and flexible contracts made a difference in OEM rankings.

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Autoport’s efficiency drive on the east coast

2024-05-15T11:42:00+01:00By

US vehicle terminal operator Autoport, based at the port of Wilmington in Delaware, moved 115,000 vehicles through its facilities last year

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Battling the bottlenecks in European vehicle distribution

2024-03-25T14:04:00+00:00By

Speakers from Ford, Inform, RPM and Sallaum Lines met at ALSC Europe to discuss port congestion, direct chartering and the role digital tools can play in mitigating congestion for vehicle logistics

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Red Sofa Interview: Empowering excellence for women in the supply chain

2024-03-19T15:51:00+00:00By

At ALSC Europe 2024 in Bonn, Automotive Logistics held the first Women in Supply Chain panel and networking session, to help support women and raise their voices in the industry. 

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Evtec Aluminium to supply JLR with EV powertrain components

2024-02-13T09:34:00+00:00By

JLR has signed a contract with parts supplier Evtec Aluminium worth $67m for the supply of EV powertrain parts

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Ford’s Dubai PDC will distribute service parts to GCC, Africa and Asia Pacific

2024-01-22T11:42:00+00:00By

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

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GM wins big in 2023, Stellantis and Ford lose out

2024-01-19T17:32:00+00:00By

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.

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Ford breaks ground on Dubai PDC with DB Schenker

2024-01-09T08:50:00+00:00By

Ford has broken ground on a 42,000 sq.m parts distribution centre, which is expected to open in January 2025 and will be operated by DB Schenker

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