Ford News
Ford looks for capacity to deliver increased output in US
Ford is boosting production of its Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning amongst other of its best selling models but needs to ensure it can cut leads times and secure outbound capacity
Ford announces 3,800 jobs cuts across Europe
Daniel Harrison, automotive analyst at Ultima Media, talks to BBC Radio 5 Live about Ford’s restructuring and job cuts in Europe and the UK
Battery problem stops F-150 Lightning production at Ford
Ford has had to halt assembly of the F-150 Lightning etruck because of a problem with the battery supplied by SK Battery America in Georgia
Ford takes next step in localising EV battery making in US
Ford will make its own lithium iron phosphate batteries in the US from 2026 at a new $3.5 billion plant located in Marshall, Michigan
Laesch replaces Mikkelsen as head of vehicle logistics at Ford
Long-term Ford employee Michael Laesch has taken on the role as manager of North American and ocean vehicle logistics from Bill Mikkelsen
The fast track to problem-solving at FVL North America
Experts in finished vehicle logistics are meeting in California next May to share ideas on managing capacity constraints, labour shortages and the transition to EV logistics
Ford to cut carbon across supply chain with Manufacture 2030
Ford has joined the online cross-industry platform Manufacture 2030, which provides digital tools to measure, manage and help reduce carbon emissions produced in the supply chain
Strategies for a sustainable US auto sector
Cleaning up the finished vehicle is a priority for meeting climate targets and that includes cleaning up the supply chain and logistics supporting localised production of EVs, which is what the Inflation Reduction Act aims to do
Russia pins hopes on electric future as carmakers continue exodus
As foreign carmakers continue to cut ties with Russia the country is finding it hard to secure parts for nationalised production and is now looking at EV investment as a strategy to rebuild
Carmakers look to restructure European dealer network
European carmakers are looking to cut costs from the distrubution of their vehicles at a time when capacity is curtailed and digital tools offer alternatives to the traditional way of selling vehicles
Martina Graser replaces Dirk Willmann at Ford Europe
Martina Graser is replacing Dirk Willmann as Ford’s director of material planning and logistics (MP&L) in Europe. Willmann is retiring after a career with the carmaker covering 30+ years
Joe Hinrichs takes over as head of CSX
Ford veteran Joe Hinrichs will take over as president and CEO of North American Class 1 rail provider CSX later this month, replacing James Foote who is retiring
The benefits of a better pack mentality
GM and Magna International discuss the latest gains in sustainable packaging ahead of a focused discussion at ALSC Global in Detroit on September 20-22 that also include Orbis
Jaxport promotes James Bennett to chief operating officer role
James Bennett is moving to a new role at Jaxport as chief operating officer where continuing development of automotive capacity at Blount Island will be one of his key tasks
Low river levels hamper vehicle shipments in Europe
Carmakers in Europe are keeping a close eye on critically low levels across the inland waterway network, with Ford taking action to lessen loads but increase frequency
Blueprints for the rebound at North America’s vehicle ports
North America’s main vehicle-handling ports are preparing for a return in volumes as production stabilises and have built in more sustainable ways to process them
Lithium-ion battery gigafactory database
Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.
AL FVL summer 2022 digital edition – Boxing clever in the wake of chaos
The latest edition of ALFVL magazine is out now and features interviews with top executives at BMW and SAIC VW as well as insights into North American vehicle ports, Europe-China rail and greater collaboration between the automotive and semiconductor sectors
Dave Bozeman to replace Frederiek Toney at Ford
Frederiek Toney, vice-president of the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD), is leaving the company later this year after a career stretching 22 years. Dave Bozeman will take over from him
Suppliers Partnership releases updated guidance for automotive packaging
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment has released an updated guidance document on sustainable packaging for automotive manufacturing operations
