Carmakers are working hard to minimise the impact of the current disruption and learning lessons for the future in the process. For Nissan’s division in Mexico, the two important instruments at its disposal are a talented and agile workforce, and the latest digital supply chain technology. At this week’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live conference, Nissan Mexicana’s logistics experts talked about the importance of putting the latest digital tools in the hands of the right people

“If you want to have the best-in-class logistics you need to have systems but you need to have robust skills in your people so they can manage those systems,” said Arlin Nájera, logistics director at Nissan Mexicana.

It is that combination that enabled Nissan’s plants in Mexico to be the first in North America to restart production at the beginning of June last year, with the mandatory safety and inspection protocols in place.