All Ford articles – Page 6
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ArticleCalling stop on automotive supply chains: how long can companies survive the Covid-19 crisis?
With the coronavirus pandemic causing a level of automotive plant shutdowns not seen since the second world war, suppliers and logistics providers will face failures without direct support from government, and close collaboration with OEMs and industry.
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News6 questions in 60 seconds…with Sue Slaughter
Sue Slaughter, purchasing director global material cost, supply chain sustainability and diversity, Ford Europe, talks manufacturing, mobility and why Extinction Rebellion is making an impact
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NewsHinrichs to leave Ford, Farley named new COO
Joe Hinrichs is leaving Ford at the end of February after 20 years with the carmaker, most recently as president of Ford Automotive…
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NewsCoronavirus hits automotive supply chain in China and beyond
The outbreak of the coronavirus respiratory disease in China has led to carmakers extending the closure of their plants beyond the Chinese new year and (currently) into the second week of February, something that is going to hit first quarter output and revenue…
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ArticleDRS and STVA UK to support Ford finished vehicle shipments
Ford has awarded a contract to Direct Rail Services (DRS) for the transport of finished vehicles from its UK factory in Dagenham to DRS’ rail terminal at Garston, near Liverpool. Services are to begin mid-2020. DRS will work with transport provider STVA UK, now owned by France’s ...
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NewsFord receives robots for warehousing and delivery services
The Ford Motor Company has taken delivery of the first two humanoid robots from partner Agility Robotics in order to explore ways the OEM’s commercial vehicle customers can make warehousing and delivery more efficient and affordable for their own customers…
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ArticleTaking the assault out of the battery
The traceability of raw materials used in the production of lithium-ion batteries, such as lithium and cobalt, is one of the main sustainability challenges faced by carmakers who are investing to meet the consumer demand and regulatory pressures behind the electric vehicle revolution
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NewsFCA joins blockchain network to ensure ethical sourcing for EVs
Global carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has become a member of the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN) for sustainable and accountable sourcing and production practices from mine-to-market…
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NewsMiddle East and North Africa: Leading the way in innovation
Despite a sustained period of decline over the last few years affected by a fall in oil prices and geopolitical strife, the Middle East and Africa is fast becoming a region of automotive and supply chain opportunity…
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ArticleGlobal trade disputes could dim electric vehicle supply chain potential in key markets
Trade uncertainties such as those between the US and China, or the UK and the EU, could put the brakes on growth in the electric vehicle and battery supply chain for some OEMs and countries, despite bullish forecasts for alternative powertrains
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InterviewStretching to the limit: How Sollers and Lorus move finished vehicles across Russia
For the Russian carmaker Sollers the importance of effective logistics hardly can be overemphasised. With a distance of up to 8,000km (4,971 miles) between its main production assets in European Russia and the Far East, a widespread network of more than 100 tier one suppliers both in and outside Russia, plus worldwide export operations, costs and lead times within the supply chain clearly make a big difference to the company.
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SpeakersRyan Rider
Director Sales & Production Planning, Direct Markets
FordRyan Rider is a senior executive with over 10 years’ experience in managing sales, production planning and vehicle distribution with BMW South Africa, Ford South Africa and for the last 2 years Ford Middle East and Africa. Ryan is also an executive committee member of ...
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ArticleStricter EU CO2 regulations will reshape vehicle platforms and car design
As OEMs try to reduce CO2 and transition to electric vehicles in the face of the high fines, we expect a profound impact on vehicle design.
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ArticleChallenges (and opportunities) for US automotive industry
As overall US vehicle sales slow down and EV sales remain stagnant, there are concerns that some OEMs are chasing new-generation technologies at the expense of their existing business – potentially setting up a ‘make or break’ scenario in the near future.
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SpeakersFrederiek Toney
President, Global Ford Customer Service Division
Ford Motor CompanyFrederiek Toney is president, Global Ford Customer Service Division, as well as vice president and corporate officer, Ford Motor Company. He reports to Joe Hinrichs, President, Automotive. Toney joined Ford in 2000, and has gone on to hold numerous leadership positions in logistics, ...
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NewsFord to import EcoSport to Canada via Vancouver
Ford will start importing EcoSports through the Canadian port of Vancouver next month for the first time. The carmaker has previously only used the port of Halifax on the east coast and used rail to distribute the vehicles to rest of the country. While Ford is making ...
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SpeakersDoug Smith
Mobility Product Owner – Connected Vehicle Platform & Products
Ford Motor CompanyConnected Vehicle Product Owner responsible for developing solutions utilizing connected vehicle data / telematics to improve business operations, order to delivery processes and reduce costs. Develop, implemented and deployed a global Connected Vehicle Business Operations Portal. Support vehicle engineers and vehicle feature owners’ requirements for ...
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ArticleOleg Gusikhin
IoT and Analytics Innovation Technical Leader
Ford Motor CompanyDr. Oleg Gusikhin is Technical Leader in IoT and Analytics Innovations in the Ford Global Data, Insight and Analytics Organization (GDI A). Before joining GDI A in January 2018, he led the Advanced Connected Services and Mobility Applications department at Ford Research Advanced Engineering. He ...
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NewsSCH seals Neptune ro-ro deal in Southampton
Southampton-based terminal operator SCH has secured a contract to load and discharge all Neptune Lines ro-ro vessels calling at the English port…
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NewsFord to end passenger car production in Russia
Ford will end passenger car production at all three of the assembly plants it runs in Russia with Sollers by the end of this year