All Inbound logistics articles – Page 11
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VideoInterview: Audi’s Dieter Braun on leading a long-term sustainable supply chain strategy
Head of supply chain Dieter Braun says the key to reducing logistics emissions is committment to Audi and the Volkswagen Group’s long-term strategy – as well as focusing on total emission calculations in transport and purchasing decisions
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VideoInterview: Changing trade, technology and mindsets across BMW’s supply chain
BMW’s Dr Michael Nikolaides talks about how the OEM is adapting its supply chain to respond to geopolitical changes and new requirements, from vehicle logistics capacity to sustainable trucking
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NewsNo light at the end of the tunnel
Extensive reparations to the German rail network aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency in the long term are causing more immediate disruption for vehicle and parts movements
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NewsTata Technologies to help improve supply chain agility at JLR
Jaguar Land Rover stands to benefit from a cloud-based ERP system provided by Tata Technologies that promises to make its supply chain and logistics more transparent and agile
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NewsPowerCo begins construction of Valencia gigafactory
VW Group’s PowerCo battery company has started work on a gigafactory near Valencia in Spain, which will directly supply Seat and Cupra brands buil in Martorell and Pamplona
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ArticleGM calls in the chips with GlobalFoundries
Kamal Khouri, vice-president and general manager for the Automotive Business Line at GlobalFoundries, talks about the benefits of a transparent supply chain when it comes to semiconductor supply to GM
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ArticleAdapt and overcome in the year ahead
Priority Freight is flying ahead of the curve in its provision of time critical logistics services by providing complete end-to-end services for its automotive customers
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ArticleBuilding a blueprint for battery logistics at PowerCo
Matthias Braun, head of logistics at PowerCo explains his wider vision to achieve Logistics 5.0 in the battery supply chain supporting VW Group’s electric vehicle future
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NewsVW Group forecasts increase in deliveries as logistics problems ease
VW Group says an easing of supply chain restrictions in 2023, including a more ready supply of semiconductors, will allow it to increase vehicle deliveries and meet a strong order backlog
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ArticleA Russian market close to catastrophe
One year since Russia invaded Ukraine the consequent sanctions taken by global companies combined with the exodus of European businesses have shattered the manufacturing base
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ArticleBMW’s lean, green and digital difference
For BMW’s head of production and supply chain network, Michael Nikolaides, one of the main results of recent disruption has been the growth in influence of the logistics function across the company
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VideoMichael Nikolaides on why logistics is a strategic advantage at BMW
The carmaker’s top supply chain executive explains how logistics is driving production and product strategy, influencing localisation and helping BMW to be greener
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NewsBMW will make Neue Klasse EV platform in Mexico
BMW plans to make electric vehicles based at its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico from 2027 and is building a battery assembly facility
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NewsGM secures dedicated supply of semiconductors from GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is expanding its semiconductor facility in Malta, New York state, for a dedicated line of supply to GM’s chip makers
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NewsAn astute Recharge bid could rescue gigafactory in UK
Recharge Industries has emerged as the preferred bidder for the business of the former EV battery start-up Britishvolt, which collapsed because of investment problems last month
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NewsAvtovaz looks for more capacity despite supply disruption
Russian OEM Avtovaz says it will make cars at the former Nissan plant in St Petersburg, despite ongoing supply problems that have have frustrated its existing production volume
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NewsAxel Bantel moves to BLG Automobile Logistics
Axel Bantel has taken over a new role at BLG Logistics as managing director of sales in the Automobile division of German logistics provider
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NewsCofinity-X platform aims to improve supply chain transparency
The establishment of the Cofinity-X data exchange platform comes at a time when the auto industry is looking for more supply chain transparency to avoid disruption and improve sustainability
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NewsImproved chip supply helps JLR return to profit
An improvement in the inbound supply of semiconductors has helped Jaguar Land Rover return to profit through increased output including of the new Range Rover models
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NewsJean-Christophe Deville brings together production and vehicle logistics at Toyota
Jean-Christophe Deville is combining inbound and outbound logistics in a new role at Toyota Motor Europe aimed at improving partnerships in logistics