Inbound logistics – Page 9
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NewsBosch invests in capacity to tackle semiconductor shortage
Tier one supplier Bosch is investing in semiconductor manufacturing to help make up the shortfall in supply to the automotive industry
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NewsTesting TPS resilience when dealing with disruption at Toyota
In the face of ongoing supply chain disruption, the Toyota Production System (TPS) is proving itself a reliable tool for building resiliency into the carmaker’s logistics.
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FeatureMAN’s energy division uses synthetic gas in commercial shipping
MAN Energy Solutions has implemented a blend of synthetic natural gas to achieve emission reductions on a containership, which could pave the way for greener fuels to reduce emissions in global shipping.
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FeatureCATL powers ahead with a regional, sustainable supply chain strategy
With a new carbon-neutral gigafactory in China, and a plant set to start production this year in Germany, the Chinese battery cell producer is scaling its production and logistics to create secure and sustainable battery supply.
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NewsChina’s zero-Covid strategy hampers auto output in Shanghai
Covid restrictions in Shanghai are hitting operations for a number of carmakers including SAIC, GM and Tesla and VW, as well as their tier suppliers, with some looking at keeping workers on site for the duration of the lockdown
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NewsVolvo cuts 2022 forecast as semiconductor shortage bites production
A shortage in the supply of semiconductors is forcing Volvo to halt certain assembly lines again this week as it attempts to rebuild stocks, leading to a revision of output this year
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NewsCarrypicker startup bets on artificial intelligence
An artificial intelligence system from the Hamburg-based startup Carrypicker is creating climate-friendlier logistics with smart scheduling of partial loads and routes. No dispatcher could ever match its performance.
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NewsEver Forward remains stuck outside Baltimore port
One year after the Ever Given vessel held up global shipping traffic through the Suez Canal, its sister vessel the Ever Forward has become grounded outside Baltimore port
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NewsKuehne + Nagel improves road freight visibility with Chorus
Kuehne + Nagel is enhancing its eTrucknow digital freight-tracking service in a new partnership with tech entrepreneurs X – The Moonshot Factory and the Chorus project
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NewsBlue Yonder using Transporeon online tool for real-time visibility
Shippers, carriers and end customers, including those in the automotive industry, stand to benefit from more precise ETAs through the collaboration
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NewsToyota to re-open factories after cyber-attack suspends production
Production at all of Toyota’s plants in Japan was shutdown for one day becasue of a cyber-attack on one if its suppliers
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NewsUkraine invasion causes widespread supply chain disruption
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has shut down production across the country and led to widespread supply chain disruption in Europe, while sanctions threaten production in Russia
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NewsTrucker protest hits automotive shipments on US-Canada border
Last week’s driver protests on the US-Canadian border caused disruption to the movement of automotive parts and finished vehicles. As a consequence, some assembly plants in Canada and the US had to temporarily implement shift downtimes.
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NewsStellantis halts production at Sevel because of engine shortage
Stellantis is working to smooth out van production at its Italian LCV plant in Sevel val di Sangro following engine supply disruption from France
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Feature[Whitepaper] Tracking every part – How RFID enables better automotive supply chain visibility
Download this whitepaper to learn how using RFID technology for automated parts identification can help automotive manufacturers mitigate supply chain disruption, reduce inventory, better manage variety and ultimately increase profits.
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NewsTesla exporting Model 3 from China to Europe with Glovis
Tesla has signed a one-year contract with global logistics provider Hyundai Glovis to import vehicles made in China for sale in Europe.
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NewsBMW signs second contract with ICL for outbound in Canada
BMW in Canada has contracted ICL Systems to manage the track and trace, invoice auditing and freight claims management for the delivery of its finished vehicles to the sales network.
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NewsToyota to build battery plant in North Carolina
Toyota is building a battery manufacturing plant in North Carolina to supply hybrid and pure EV production in the US. The site offers multimodal logistics advantages for US-wide distribution
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NewsUS tornado damage hits production and logistics
Devastating tornadoes that tore across six Midwestern and southern US states over the weekend have affected automotive production and logistics across the region
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NewsMP Materials to supply GM with rare earth materials and parts
MP Materials has signed a long-term agreement with GM for the supply of localised rare-earth materials, alloys and finished magnets used in the electric motors