All Inbound logistics articles – Page 11
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Red Sofa Interview: Seat’s Alexandre Lerma on control tower creation for automated, robust and flexible supply chains
From automation-driven advancements to the reformation of operational frameworks, Lerma envisions a future shaped by cross-functional teams impacting both pre-production and commercial activities. Yet, the primary challenge lies in rallying more suppliers to collaborate within this innovative framework. In Lerma’s vision, collaboration, fueled by data alignment and pioneering functionalities, will ...
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Red Sofa Interview: Volkswagen’s Frank Göller on Catena-X and supercharging automotive supply chains
Frank Göller explains why Volkswagen Group embraced the Catena-X data network and what it will mean for automotive supply chains and logistics.
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Red Sofa Interview: Autoliv’s Dr Gisela Linge on the human-centric engine driving digitalisation
Dr Gisela Linge, supply chain vice president at Autoliv says the key to embedding digitalisation is to “first embed this in our way of working and thinking,” making digitalisation human-centric and having the problems of key users in mind.
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Red Sofa Interview: Dr Birgit Boss talks about Bosch’s adoption of digital twins and semantic models
Dr Birgit Boss explain how Bosch is using digital twins, standardised APIs and looking at semantic models to make the automotive supply chain more interoperabl
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Red Sofa Interview: Infineon’s Birgit Fuchs on the digital tools being used for semiconductor capacity planning
Infineon’s Birgit Fuchs explains how digital tools have improved long-term semiconductor capacity planning and commitment to demand
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Red Sofa Interview: how BMW is digitalising supply chains for greater speed, standards and traceability
Michael Ströbel, head of BMW Group’s global digital production and logistics processes, discusses cloud integration, traceability requirements upstream and downstream, whilst looking to new uses cases for generative AI.
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Staying 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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How Lisa Kline is balancing Subaru’s logistics and achieving success
Lisa Kline was appointed as vice president of planning and logistics for Subaru of America this year, and plans to lead the team to more success through a balanced logistics and distribution network.
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BMW battery cell centre integrates engineering, purchasing and production to scale supply chain
BMW has opened a 15,000 sq.m pilot plant for battery cell production near Munich which is going to play a major role in its battery localisation strategy
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Apollo 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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Hyundai supported by suppliers in race to localise EV production in US
Daechang Seat has committed investment to localise the supply of seats to Hyundai’s forthcoming EV plant in the US state of Georgia
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BMW works with Trailer Dynamics to cut road emissons
BMW Group Logistik has been carrying out inbound logistics emissions tests using an electric semi-trailer supplied by Trailer Dynamics
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Škoda partners with Allur in return to Kazakhstan
Škoda Auto will start assembling vehicles in Kazakhstan again from early 2024 following a partnership deal signed with local producer Allur Company
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Duvenbeck goes low and electric for auto parts shipments
Duvenbeck is making a move to clean up its fleet with use of a low-deck, battery powered truck and trailer that is cutting emissions
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Steering 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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Volta 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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Umicore deal strengthens BMW’s localised battery supply chain
BMW’s efforts to localise the electric vehicle supply chain in North America took a step forward this week, with the announcement of a new deal between Umicore and AESC
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Russian carmakers braced for turbulence as US sanctions promise to bite
Russian carmakers Avtovaz, Moskvitch and Sollers are being targeted by US santions that could further disrupt the inbound supply of parts
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ALSC Global 2023 On Demand: Day two wrap-up from the Henry Ford Museum
Christopher Ludwig, Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Logistics gives us the rundown of day two at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023, from the Ryder Gala Dinner at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
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ALSC Global 2023 On Demand: That’s a wrap!
Christopher Ludwig, Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Logistics sits on the Red Sofa for a final time as we wrap up Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 in Dearborn, Michigan.