All Inbound logistics articles – Page 31
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FeatureMarcelo Navarro to lead logistics at Lotus as it expands global supply chain
Lotus Group has reorganised its supply chain management, with Mike Dickinson leading purchasing and supply chain, and Marcelo Wilson Navarro on logistics.
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NewsComprehensive Logistics takes over Global Automotive Partners NA
Comprehensive Logistics, a US-based third-party logistics provider, has bought out the North American division of Global Automotive Partners
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NewsGM changes strategy in the scramble for secure battery and chip supply
GM is looking for supplier partnerships to secure the supply of semiconductors and lithium-ion batteries as the automotive industry battles post-pandemic supply shortages and prepares for its electric future
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NewsCNW Courier NetWork expands network with London office
Time-critical logistics provider CNW Courier NetWork has opened a new office in London, UK to help customers with post-pandemic and post-Brexit challenges
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NewsCovid costs Toyota 40% production loss in September
The spread of Covid-19 in South-East Asia and ongoing semiconductor shortages mean Toyota is having to reduce vehicle output from its global assembly plants by 40% next month
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NewsBo Andersson takes up new role with Uzbek carmaker Avtosanoat
The company said the appointment of Andersson will help it navigate the supply chain disruption currently affecting the automotive industry and help modernise production for the future
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NewsDSV Panalpina buys Global Integrated Logistics for $4.1 billion
DSV Panalpina has bought Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics, with significant gains for its Road, Solutions and Sea & Air divisions, and making it one of the top three logistics providers globally
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NewsSean Bricknell appointed head of inbound logistics and packaging at Volvo Cars
Sean Bricknell (pictured) has moved from BLG Logistics to take up a new role as head of inbound logistics and packaging at Volvo Cars
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NewsVW Group brings North American facilities into digital production strategy
In the latest stage of its global digitalisation of production processes, Volkswagen is connecting plants in Chattanooga in the US, and Puebla and Silao, in Mexico
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AnalysisMaterial shortages are forcing a supply chain rethink in automotive
In the face of material shortages across the board, carmakers and their suppliers are looking a range of radical alternatives as part of drive toward more sustainable closed-loop supply chains
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NewsCovid outbreaks causing congestion at ports in China
Container ports in China continue to be disrupted by measures taken to control renewed Covid outbreaks amongst port employees, leading to vessel congestion
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Partner ContentMaking sustainable optimizations in automotive supply chains
Today’s consumer wants to buy from sustainable brands. The rise of the circular economy concept, coupled with pressure from both consumers and regulators for more sustainable products, is pushing automotive OEMs to reevaluate their processes across the supply chain.
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NewsNissan halts Smyrna production because of chip shortage
Nissan North America will suspend production at its Smyrna plant in Tennessee for two weeks from August 16 because of a shortage of semiconductors supplied from Malaysia
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AnalysisParts suppliers need to understand rules of origin
Parts suppliers in the UK need to understand a few priorities about the rules of origin by the end of this year if they are to correctly assess the tariffs that will be applied
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Company ContentNissan and Envision AESC to build battery plant in Japan - reports
Nissan Motor will reportedly build a lithium-ion battery plant in Japan to support EV production as part of a joint investment project with battery manufacturer Envision AESC.
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FeatureSK Innovation battery division to split off amid rising demand for EVs
SKI will split off its battery business as an independent company, following a trend of other manufacturers creating separate firms to hone in on battery production.
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Company ContentTaking charge of battery supply at Ford
Ford has some very ambitious targets for pure battery electric vehicle production in the US through to 2030 and that includes a more vertically integrated battery supply chain.
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NewsRenault to partner with Geely on hybrid vehicles in China and South Korea
Renault has agreed a framework with Geely to share production and supply chains for hybrid vehicles in Asia, including using Geely plants in China and localising Lynk & Co platforms in South Korea.
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NewsFrank van Doorn appointed general manager of Priority Freight’s German Krefeld office
As supply shortages for semiconductors and labour become increasingly scarce due to the Covid-19 pandemic, OEMs are increasingly looking towards emergency freight providers to substitute their struggling transportation branches.
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FeatureBritish car manufacturing recovery hampered by ‘pingdemic’ and chip shortages
UK vehicle production and exports are rising from pandemic lows, but the sector facing serious challenges in supply chain bottlenecks and labour shortages because of the need to self-isolate.