GM to cut costs with supplier locations, rail and logistics centres

By Chris Ludwig and Christopher Ludwig2013-08-07T15:48:55

General Motors’ top purchasing executive, Grace Lieblein, has revealed specific plans to reduce logistics costs for its plants in North America, including bringing suppliers and stamping operations closer to plants, extending rail lines and investing in logistics centres. The plans are part of a company objective of reducing material and ...

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