All Inbound articles – Page 3
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FeatureJLR plans logistics centre near Solihull plant in the UK
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning to build a 90,000 sq.m logistics centre in Solihull, in the UK, to manage inbound parts to its facility at Lode Lane.The Lode Lane assembly plant –which makes Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport, along with the Jaguar XE and F-Pace – has ...
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FeatureGeneral Motors: The new law of supply & demand
GM has restructured its order fulfilment, supply chain and logistics to share more common objectives, grouping them together in a department reporting to James BovenziThe size and complexity of General Motors’ supply chain mean that designing and sourcing the most effective logistics and distribution network for the carmaker is a ...
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Feature2016 in review: takeovers, disputes and political upheaval
The year 2016 may well go down as one of the most significant in recent history – not just politically but also for the automotive supply chain. Surprise voting results in the US and Europe have created significant uncertainty regarding global trade that may go on for years and is ...
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FeatureParts materials: Metal manoeuvres
Aluminium has been threatening to edge steel out as a material for automotive components thanks to its weight advantages. But while aluminium’s role in components is growing, modern steels still dominate the supply chain – and the future requires the best of bothIn this story... Rising use of aluminium Steel ...
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FeatureRobinson takes on logistics strategy for Mazda after Beyer’s exit
MNAO's former manager of vehicle logistics, Michael Beyer, has now left the companyFollowing a reorganisation of roles at Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) earlier this year, Michael Robinson has taken on a new role as logistics strategy manager. Robinson was previously logistics quality manager at the company.In his new ...
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FeatureGlobal Logistics Properties initiates strategic review
Worldwide logistics facilities provider Global Logistics Properties (GLP) has announced a strategic review and appointed JP Morgan as its financial advisor.The review comes after the Singapore-listed company’s largest shareholder, GIC Real Estate, requested the process in the interests of enhancing shareholder value.“As part of the strategic review, the company, through ...
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FeatureAcumen Distribution leases Merc trucks for inbound contracts
Acumen Distribution, which provides transport and logistics services for the UK automotive industry, has taken delivery of 25 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units to support growth in its inbound business.Acumen now has 40 tractor units specifically engaged in moving inbound parts for the automotive industry, confirmed a spokesperson for the company.“After ...
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FeatureCeva expands service offering to Mercedes-Benz in Spain
Mercedes-Benz has expanded its contract with Ceva Logistics for services at its van plant in Vitoria, Spain, which makes the mid-size Vito van and the V-Class MPV (pictured).Ceva has been working with Mercedes-Benz in the Iberian region since 2012 but started providing services to the carmaker in Vitoria in February ...
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FeatureBMW and logistics automation: from prototype to (augmented) reality
The premium carmaker is taking a step-by-step approach to bringing smarter automation and digital technology into its day-to-day operations, with big plans for the future. BMW’s senior logistics managers are pushing new technology into the carmaker’s supply chain, with a number of pilot projects involving automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robots ...
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FeatureGefco confirms £10m logistics centre near Halewood, UK
Gefco’s division in the UK is investing £10m ($12.4m) in a logistics solutions centre close to Halewood, near Liverpool, in the north-west of England.A spokesperson for the company confirmed that the 12,000 sq.m site would serve tier one UK customers and OEMs but said that, as per the terms of ...
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FeatureIndia conference: Ford’s 4PL model transforms its logistics
Ford is transforming its logistics management and analysis in the Asia Pacific region as it rolls out a fourth party logistics provider (4PL) model across its inbound supply chains in India, Thailand and China, Ford Asia Pacific vice-president of inbound logistics, exports and customs operations, Amlan Bose (pictured), told those ...
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FeatureConcerns over global trade as Trump secures US election victory
Donald Trump’s surprise victory over Hillary Clinton in the November 8th US election has created serious concerns over the future of the country’s major trade agreement with its neighbours, which has become such an important part of many carmakers’ and tier suppliers’ automotive supply chains.Markets and currencies including the Mexican ...
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FeatureDB Schenker开设新的物流中心为福特欧洲提供支持
DB Schenker投资2,500万欧元（约合2,760万美元）在德国科隆北部Merkenich开设17,000平方米的零部件分销中心。分销中心将负责管理欧洲福特工厂入站零部件，包括附近制造Feista和Fusion车型的工厂。新的中心将替代之前的中心（用于支持福特公司），由地产开发商Goodman在Feldkassel工业园建立，并雇佣200人。该中心将装卸在800供应商的材料，每年接收5,000立方米的货物，并有这些货物出去。每年有近100辆入站卡车经停该中心的时控窗口，有90辆卡车出站。材料在中心里停留2至4小时，然后再运输。该中心可以根据需要扩展到13,000平方米。
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FeatureIMO approves major cut to maximum sulphur levels in shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially approved more stringent global sulphur emission requirements that must be in place by the end of the decade.The new rules were approved at the 70th meeting of the United Nations body’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held in London last week.By the end ...
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VDA warns UK production sector could be decimated; Nissan’s Ghosn changes tune after meeting with PM
The head of Germany’s automotive association, the VDA, has warned that the UK’s car production sector could be severely cut in the event of a ‘hard’ Brexit.Speaking to the Financial Times this week, Matthias Wissmann, who is also a former German transport minister, suggested carmakers operating in the UK may ...
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FeaturePrivate equity group EQT makes offer for GB Railfreight
Groupe Eurotunnel (GET) has announced the potential sale of GB Railfreight to private equity heavyweight EQT.The value of EQT’s bid to buy the third largest rail freight operator in the United Kingdom has not been disclosed.While the offer is still to be presented to the group’s staff representative bodies for ...
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FeatureTen years in India: a look back at Tata Motors
This November 8-10th in Gurgaon will see the 10th Automotive Logistics India conference. To celebrate our first decade in this critically important market ahead of the conference, we’ll be looking back regularly at our coverage of the subcontinent over this time, with links back to features and analysis from ...
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FeaturePeel Ports receives planning permission for Sheerness expansion
Peel Ports, one of the UK’s largest port operators, has received planning permission from Swale council to develop a 50-plus hectare derelict industrial site at Sheerness, about 80km east of London.Peel’s existing port at Sheerness, along with the port of Chatham, form the core of its London Medway cluster. The ...
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Slovakian plant wins Magna World Class Logistics awards
Magna International Europe has recognised three plants in its inaugural World Class Logistics awards, with Magna Slovteca, which produces mirrors, taking the top prize for a transformation project across its internal and external logistics operations.Magna Exteriors’ plant in Meerane, in eastern Germany, took second place in the awards for an ...
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FeatureLutz Quietmeyer moves to purchasing role at Renault Nissan
Lutz Quietmeyer (pictured) has moved from his position as general manager for inbound logistics at the Renault-Nissan Alliance to take up a new role at the Renault Nissan Purchasing Organisation (RNPO). Quietmeyer is now working as regional sales and purchasing manager for body-in-white in Europe.RNPO was the first Alliance joint ...