Inplant logistics – Page 2
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NewsLinde adopts autonomous logistics technology from idealworks
BMW subsidiary idealworks is supplying Linde Material Handling with its iw.hub autonomous mobile robot along with its Anyfleet central cloud platform
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Lithium-ion battery gigafactory database
Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.
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Suppliers Partnership releases updated guidance for automotive packaging
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment has released an updated guidance document on sustainable packaging for automotive manufacturing operations
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BMW introduces cloud-based autonomous logistics at Landshut
Following trials with the Technical University of Munich, BMW is rolling out its Robot in the Cloud project to manage autonomous logistics at the Landshut component plant in Germany
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BMW streamlines steel press logistics at Swindon
BMW is using AGVs supplied by EK Robotics to move steel blanks and finished panels around its recently completed press shop in Swindon UK
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An electric shock for VW Group’s supply chain in Europe
Volkswagen’s head of battery cell logistics, Matthias Braun, told delegates at ALSC Europe about VW’s vertical integration of lithium battery production in Europe and the impact on the supply chain
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LG Chem and Henkel work to control lithium battery fires
Chemical companies are doing their bit to help minimise the risk of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, with recent announcements for Korea’s LG Chem and Henkel in Germany.
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Testing 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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Mercedes-Benz opens sustainable battery logistics centre in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has opened a “climate neutral” battery logistics facility near its plant in Bremen, Germany, that it will run with its logistics provider DB Cargo.
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Hyundai signs up PSA Cargo Solutions for EV logistics in Singapore
PSA Cargo Solutions is going to be supplying lead logistics services for Hyundai Motor in Singapore under a new contract signed this month.
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Local battery production promises to re-industrialise Europe
Localising lithium-ion battery production in Europe through greater vertical integration does not just promise a more secure battery supply chain. It could play a major role in the industrial salvation of a market that has lost its competitive footing against stronger Asian rivals in the race to a more sustainable future of mobility. What is needed to make good on that promise is strong collaboration amongst the companies involved in securing the future of electric vehicle production.
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[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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A shift in priorities for the supply chain
Ongoing disruption in the automotive supply chain has triggered a focus on supply chain visibility and robustness as the means to secure healthy global networks
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US 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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Leon van der Merwe expands role at Toyota Motor Europe
The Japanese carmaker is making a number of changes to its executive line up to build on the principles of carbon neutrality and sustainability and van der Merwe will more closely align production and logistics according to TPS principles
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Bentley includes logistics in carbon reduction initiative
Luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has furthered efforts to reduce the carbon output from its operations at the Crewe plant in the UK and reports an 81% reduction in absolute CO2 emissions per vehicle made.
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Working together to shape sustainable EV supply chains – ALSC Ideas Lab wrap-up
Following a workshop on sustainable EV supply chains at ALSC Global, Chep’s Sean Maguire discusses the challenges that the industry faces in maintaining sustainable supply chains whilst ramping up EV production, including managing varying cycle times and the importance of creating open forums
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Developing packaging and logistics for electric vehicle supply chains
Logistics and packaging providers are working increasingly with new start-up and traditional OEMs to meet the needs of EV supply chains. Executives from Ryder and Orbis share insights on the ongoing changes, challenges and opportunities.
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Charge the new era of automotive supply chains
Executives from Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) of Canada, SEA Electric and DSV discuss how electrification and digitalisation are changing supply chain requirements, including new partnerships, innovations and technologies to future proof growth and ensure efficiency.
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Ford to build battery and assembly plants in Kentucky and Tennessee for massive acceleration of EV output
Together with South Korean battery maker SK Innovation (SKI), Ford is investing $11.4 billion on new plants, which aim to significantly increase regional battery supply and production capacity.
