Finished vehicle logistics – Page 25
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NewsSecond quarter survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics now live
The second quarterly survey from RPM and Automotive Logistics aims to provide an overview of the key trends affecting the finished vehicle sector and how opinions are developing in light of the latest developments
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NewsHödlmayr adopts Syncrotess yard management system from Inform
Austrian finished vehicle carrier Hödlmayr International has started using Inform’s yard management system to manage a total of 500,000 vehicle moves annually across Europe
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NewsBarbara Bergmeier joins JLR to head Industrial Operations reorganisation
Jaguar Land Rover has appointed Barbara Bergmeier to the newly created role of executive director of industrial operations, with responsibilities across manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain
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FeatureCrisis in Europe could breed greater cooperation in outbound logistics
As ECG celebrates 25 years, carmakers may be more open to the idea of volume guarantees, while the EU is more supportive of harmonised truck lengths.
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NewsJacksonville port invests ahead of volume rebound
Production volatility in the automotive industry means volumes are down at the US port of Jacksonville but with a rebound around the corner the port authority is working with terminal operators to upgrade its facilities
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NewsSlowing down for sustainability means sacrificing capacity
Carmakers already struggling to find outbound capacity could face further cuts because of stringent sustainability regulations affecting road and ocean transport, as discussed at this years FVL North America conference
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NewsDigital technology is transforming the delivery of vehicles
Digital technology providers including DeGould, Seoul Robotics and Sphere are offering OEMs a range of automated technologies designed to make the delivery of finished vehicles more efficient
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NewsTackling the great resignation in vehicle haulage
The shortage of haulway drivers in the US got worse during Covid focusing minds at Ford, United Road and RPM on strategies to make deliveries more efficient
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VideoWatch: Better visibility drives continuous improving in Toyota’s vehicle logistics
Manny Bansi, responsible for vehicle logistics in North America, explains why the carmaker is putting so much focus on ETA and how it is impacting operations in transport and vehicle processing.
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VideoWatch: Thank you for joining us at Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2022!
Christopher Ludwig closes out the 2022 Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference, which was the most important gathering of vehicle logistics executives in more than a decade.
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VideoWatch: Welcome to a new world of finished vehicle logistics
Christopher Ludwig kicks off Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2022, where the industry came together to address improving ETA accuracy, managing built-to-order vehicles, ensuring capacity and managing cost rises.
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VideoWatch: Vehicle logistics now a top priority at Kia America
Steve Center, COO of Kia America explains how vehicle logistics has become more important across the carmaker’s sales in the face of long vehicle waiting times and business model changes.
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VideoWatch: Vehicle logistics is driving production decisions at Nissan North America
Nissan supply chain VP Chris Styles reveals how pipeline ordering has changed outbound processes in North America, and why improving vehicle delivery will determine manufacturing and product decisions.
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VideoWatch: Volkswagen dealers want better vehicle logistics visibility
SVP of sales Ray Mikiciuk says vehicle ETA is a top priority for Volkswagen Group’s dealer body in the US – and that is changing how sales work with supply chain teams.
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VideoWatch FVL highlights: ETA, capacity, driver shortages and collaboration
Christopher Ludwig summarises key takeaways from FVL North America, where vehicle ETA, capacity and costs were major concerns, but so were finding practical ways to work together.
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NewsVinFast to open more than 50 stores across Europe
Vinfast, the Vietnamese EV maker, is to open 50 dealers in France, Germany and the Netherlands
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VideoWatch: The Great Finished Vehicle Logistics North America Quiz
The FVL gameshow is back with contestants from Nissan North America, Glovis America and Acertus.
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VideoWatch: How to up the processing power at vehicle distribution centres
Glovis and Cognosos reveal how changing supply chain dynamics are putting more pressure on VDCs to improve processing scheduling and visibility.
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VideoWatch: Equipping vehicle logistics networks for EVs
Glovis America and EV charging provider Chargie discuss how vehicle logistics facilities and providers should prepare for EV growth.
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VideoWatch: How Toyota is delivering on demand and improving ETA
More predictable ETAs require advanced data analysis and continuous improvement, say Toyota’s supply and demand lead Kevin Austin and its vehicle logistics chief Manny Bansi.