All Editor's pick articles – Page 3
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Interview
Is Artificial Intelligence taking over the supply chain?
Yossi Sheffi, professor of Engineering Systems at MIT discusses the advantages of using AI in logistics, as well as the costs and risks that come with it.
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News
UK supply chain strengthened by EU exports, but rules of origin risks remain for EVs
UK vehicle sales, production and export have risen in 2023, but the prospects of tariffs on EV trade with the EU because of origin rules could harm supply chain investment.
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News
K Line ro-ro vessel on fire in North Sea
The vessel is still burning on the Dutch coast after catching fire yesterday, killing a member of the crew
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News
Stellantis and Samsung plan to build second US gigafactory
The battery gigafactory will have an initial annual production capacity of 34 GWh.
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Company Content
Mercedes Figueroa returns to Stellantis to lead North America logistics
Mercedes Figueroa is now VP logistics for North America at Stellantis, leading logistics functions for the carmaker across the region and for international parts and vehicle flows.
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Analysis
What Tata’s new UK battery gigafactory means for the supply chain
Tata Group has announced a £4bn battery cell gigafactory in the UK, with JLR as its anchor client. But with Brexit trade tariffs due to be enforced in the UK this year, what does the future look like for the UK’s EV supply chain?
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News
Tata to build UK gigafactory with JLR as anchor client and strong benefits for supply chain
Tata Group has formed a new subsidiary for its global battery business, known as Agratas. The plant in Somerset is the first Agratas venture.
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News
European Commission proposes longer loaded truck length for vehicle logistics
The European Commission’s proposal has been welcomed by the ECG, which says it will help vehicle logistics firms increase efficiency and cut emissions and costs.
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News
ECG publishes guidance on reporting ro-ro emissions
The ECG, along with Smart Freight Centre and ro-ro operators, has published guidance for reporting ro-ro emissions in an attempt to make it clearer and more standardised.
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News
Taiwan-based parts manufacturer picks New Mexico for factory
Hota Industrial Manufacturing, a supplier to Tesla, is the latest automotive firm to invest in the region.
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News
Michigan State, Daimler and DTE partner to build EV truck stops
Daimler’s site in Michigan will be used as a “platform for testing innovation”.
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Article
BMW powers Spartanburg with ‘local for local’ battery supply chain
The carmaker’s battery assembly plant in South Carolina will be key to reducing logistics costs and risks in EV production.
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Article
European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2023-2033: Capacity Constraints, Costs and Collaboration Come to the Fore
This report forecasts the size of Europe’s automotive and vehicle logistics market, with insights on vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and logistics providers
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Article
A strategy for capacity at Stellantis
Nick Thompson, head of vehicle logistics – North America at Stellantis, talks about the different intiatives the carmaker is taking to tackle capacity constraints with greater efficiency, including dealer pick-ups from vehicle distribution centres
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Interview
Transform, connect and flex: JLR’s end-to-end supply chain upgrade
Barbara Bergmeier is leading an upgrade of systems, skills and supplier relations across JLR’s supply chain as the OEM aims to build more EVs and reduce emissions across the supply chain
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Article
Weathering the storm from the east
The Ukrainian conflict has had a profound impact on the inbound parts and finished vehicle logistics sectors in central and eastern Europe but carmakers and suppliers have shown resilience and bounced back quickly
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News
Suppliers demand OEM accountability on EV plans to support supply chain investment
Suppliers need “accountability” from OEMs across departments on EV strategy and purchasing, according to a major North America OEM-supplier relations index
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Article
First order of business at Toyota
Missy Pearlman, general manager of Toyota Logistics Services, discusses the carmaker’s new process to improve sequencing at the North American ports of export and her division’s strategy on supply chain alignment at a time of upheaval for the car industry
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Video
State of freight in the golden state: how California aims to stay a global leader in sustainable logistics
State Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin explains the policies, funding and technology supporting the state’s ambitious zero emission freight and transport targets.
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Video
The winds of change: welcome to Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2023
Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig welcomes delegates to this year’s event during the opening cocktail reception.