Positive global production and sales forecast, tempered by cautious North American and European outlook
Global automotive production sees growth, but North America and Europe face slower sales and capacity challenges amid shifting market dynamics and electrification trends.
BMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability
BMW leads the charge in sustainable automotive logistics and production. The OEM’s ’Design for Circularity’ approach focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts, and optimised disassembly, while ‘Secondary First’ principles are integrating circular economies into their entire approach. Ilkhan Ozsevim speaks to Head of Engineering, Roberto Rossetti
Impact of Hurricane Milton on auto operations not as severe as Helene
Finished vehicle operations are returning to normal at terminals in Florida following Hurricane Milton but full operational assessments are still being made
Stellantis moves supply chain from purchasing to manufacturing in leadership reshuffle
The carmaker has announced executive changes that include the supply chain and logistics organisation now reporting to manufacturing chief Arnaud Deboeuf
GM doubles down on EV battery strategy in North America
GM’s battery lead Kurt Kelty revealed the carmaker’s new roadmap for battery development and said GM will add battery cell development facility in Michigan
Jeffrey Morrison on General Motors vision for supply chain collaboration
GM’s shift to electrification is driving innovation and evolving supplier partnerships across automotive supply chains.
BYD to share vessel capacity for vehicle shipments with Hyundai Glovis
The MoU is the latest in a number of alternative strategies carmakers are looking at with logistics providers to secure vehicle shipment capacity
ALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024 set to return to Munich
Join ALSC Digital Strategies 2024 in Munich—Europe’s top automotive logistics and supply chain conference. Gain insights and network
Stellantis, GKN Automotive partner with logistics providers to mitigate disruption
North American automotive logistics is facing constant disruption, but Stellantis is partnering with providers and suppliers to de-risk the supply chain
Red Sofa Interview | Iván Dávila, Nissan on scaling automation in inbound logistics
Nissan’s Iván Dávila on optimising inbound logistics automation in the North American automotive supply chain
Red Sofa Interview | Sid Philar, Lucid Motors on forging win-win partnerships
Lucid Motors’ Sid Philar on building effective logistics partnerships, IT investments, leadership engagement, and trust in the automotive supply chain
Red Sofa Interview | GM’s Jeff Morrison on deepening partnerships with suppliers
GM’s Jeff Morrison discusses industry challenges, focusing on electrification, logistics innovation, supplier partnerships and sustainability in automotive supply chains
ALSC Global 2024: Day 2 wrap-up and conference close
The automotive logistics industry discusses the importance of the next generation of talent in digitalisating the supply chain
ALSC Global 2024: Conference Day 1 wrap-up
The automotive logistics and supply chain discuss the importance of AI and digitalising in managing complexity, at ALSC Global
Red Sofa Interview | Gabriel Mair, GKN Automotive on disruption management
Explore GKN Automotive’s approach to supply chain management through the lens of people and agility.
Red Sofa Interview | Mike Tickle, JLR on supply chain transformation
Mike Tickle reveals how JLR is transforming its supply chain through flexibility, collaboration, and innovative AI-driven solutions to meet global demand
Red Sofa Interview | Mercedes Figueroa, Stellantis, on AI and digitalisation in logistics
Mercedes Figueroa from Stellantis North America shares how the automaker is harnessing the power of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) to transform its supply chain
How GM is boosting resiliency through predictive AI tools
GM is making its supply chain more predictive through its digital tools and innovations
Northvolt puts the brakes on battery cell plans in Sweden
Northvolt has revised expansion plans for its gigafactory in Sweden and is slowing down development plans, with the loss of around 1,600 jobs
ALSC Global 2024: Recap blog
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