All articles by Ilkhan Ozsevim
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NewsJLR Reimagines sustainable seat foam with closed-loop logistics
JLR boosts sustainability with closed-loop logistics, pioneering circularity in eco-friendly seat foam production.
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FeatureGKN achieves EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating
GKN Automotive achieves EcoVadis Gold rating, advancing from Silver in 2023 and Bronze in 2022, highlighting its sustainability commitment.
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FeatureBMW embraces Design for Circularity to lead in sustainability
BMW’s Roberto Rossetti explains the carmaker’s Design for Circularity approach, which focuses on recycled materials, reduced parts and optimised disassembly
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FeatureStellantis 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
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FeatureBMW’s Hendrik Lang on achieving sustainable supply chains
BMW is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, with plans to offer 25 fully electric vehicle models by 2024
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NewsTurkey announces 40% tariff on Chinese vehicle imports
Turkey imposes 40% additional tariff on vehicle imports from China to safeguard domestic automotive industry. EU announces its own
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FeatureTrade wars: Protectionism and its impact on vehicle logistics
While intended to bolster domestic industries and foster sustainable growth, the efficacy of stringent duties in dissuading Chinese exporters remains uncertain
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AnalysisEuropean market outlook reveals gradual recovery amid constraints
The European automotive market’s pulse and its implications for logistics took center stage at the ECG Spring Congress 2024 in Baveno, Italy. Amidst global inflationary pressures and China’s looming influence, industry leaders converged to decipher trends and strategies crucial for navigating this evolving landscape.
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NewsThe power of digitalised, automated and sustainable supply chains
ALSC Europe 2024 saw industry leaders shed light on accelerating supply chains to address challenges and promises for digital, automated, sustainable logistics
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FeatureHow micro-mass spectrometry can solve the carbon measurement problem
Transport and logistics emit 24% of global CO2e, projected to rise to 40% without action. Spectaire’s micro-mass-spectrometry offers accurate emissions data, vital for sustainability. CEO Brian Semkiw discusses its impact, from regulatory compliance to turning emissions into revenue streams, shaping a greener automotive future
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FeatureGestamp redefines supply chain management for industry 4.0
Gestamp’s digitalisation lead, Diego Mallada, explains how the tier one supplier is navigating the digital future, as well as creating it
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FeatureBrose boosts automotive supplier management in collaboration with SAP and Capgemini
Transforming the complexities of supplier management, Brose, in collaboration with Capgemini and SAP, unveils a centralised collaboration platform - CSI4Auto (Supplier Integration for Automotive). This innovative solution, now available as a SaaS offering, boosts supplier integration in the automotive industry. By simplifying access management and reducing manual efforts, CSI4Auto enhances operational efficiency, accelerates supplier onboarding, and cuts down support costs.
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NewsStaying adaptive as the logistics landscape goes digital
Tech experts from Autoliv, Blue Yonder and 4flow discussed the potential of supply chain digitalisation at this week’s ALSC Digital Strategies conference
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NewsDigital Strategies conference to reveal top focuses for supply chain
Amidst the automotive industry’s rapid evolution into an era of digital innovation, the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies conference takes centre stage today in Munich.
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NewsVW Group accelerates digital supply chain transformation as part of Cofinity-X partnership
VW Group has signed agreements with Cofinity-X and will begin by deploying industry-wide business partner data management
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FeatureApollo turns to digital freight management to gain supply chain visibility
Apollo Tyres is using digital freight management technology from Zeus to improve supply chain transparency and efficient operations in Europe
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NewsSteering sustainability in European vehicle logistics
Automotive logistics leaders prioritised action over measurement for carbon emissions at this year’s conference held by the Association of European Vehicle Logistics (ECG). Regulatory support, tech diversity, collaboration and trust were flagged as key actions for long-term success.
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NewsVolta Trucks files for bankruptcy after collapse of battery supplier
Electric truckmaker Volta Trucks has been forced to declare bankruptcy following the collapse of its battery supplier Proterra earlier this year
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NewsS&P Global’s light vehicle demand outlook: ECG Conference 2023
S&P Global used this year’s Association of European Vehicle Logistics conference to highlight some automotive industry challenges just around the corner: income decline, rising vehicle prices, decarbonisation effects and market uncertainty
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NewsWest Midlands Gigafactory in “advanced discussions” with Asian battery makers
The Coventry site’s exclusive UK Gigafactory status makes it the key player in the country’s electrification drive. International investment to catalyse the process