Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: The countdown
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An end-to-end logistics mission at DP World
Bill Garrett, head of the automotive vertical at DP World, talks about the company’s transition to become a global provider of end-to-end logistics services
Ready for any crisis, anywhere in Volkswagen Group’s supply chain
Crisis management has become de rigueur for Group Logistics, and has led to changes in capacity planning, visibility and mindset across the company.
The electrifying influence of logistics
Volkswagen’s ramp up of battery and EV production is transforming its supply chain, and Simon Motter wants to make sure that it takes the right decisions for logistics.
The quest for one source of truth in Volkswagen Group’s digital supply chain
Group Logistics is accelerating digitalisation, from cloud-based systems to vehicle logistics, with the aim of improving data quality and better leveraging visibility, insights and AI applications.
The many roads, fuels and tech leading to zero emission logistics at Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group Logistics’ plan for cutting supply chain emissions will require multiple transport modes, technology innovation and investment with logistics partners for the long term.
Volkswagen Group Logistics series: Simon Motter on securing the supply chain
Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics Simon Motter is making sure the supply chain can master disruption and improve resiliency as well as deliver on goals for electrification, sustainability and cost.
Maxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design
The chief purchasing and supply chain officer reveals how Stellantis will improve supplier relations, plan the battery supply chain, localise where it makes sense, and invest in logistics.
Watch: Gestamp reimagines the supply chain through global federated networks
Diego Mallada explains how Gestamp’s digital ecosystem and its global federated network will reshape automotive logistics
Red Sofa Interview: VW’s PowerCo aims to source battery materials locally
Sören Stade, head of logistics at Project St. Thomas, PowerCo discusses PowerCo’s mission to be on the cutting edge of supply chain logistics, at ALSC Mexico.
Red Sofa Interview: Navistar to use VW Group and Traton cross-docking in North America and Mexico
Haley Wilson, logistics director at Navistar, is working with Volkswagen Group in North America and the wider Traton Group to enhance best practices, share processes and consolidation such as cross-docking, which will improve logistics while Navistar ramps up its EV production.
Red Sofa Interview: VW Truck & Bus Mexico’s plans to increase localisation
Halley Vieira, plant manager in Production and Logistics, VW Truck & Bus Mexico discusses the decision to localise in Mexico rather than import parts from Brazil, and how synergies with VW Group and Traton Group are playing an increasingly important role in the plant’s logistics.
Red Sofa Interview: How Volkswagen is readying for electrification in México
Peter Koltai, senior director of logistics at Volkswagen de México discusses how the division is getting ready for electrification across the country and how to find synergies between the plants and the wider VW Group.
Red Sofa Interview: VW logistics using rail and digital twins to boost sustainable operations in US and Mexico
At ALSC Mexico, Christoph Hartmann, head of Transport Networks, VW Group Logistics is using digital twins to help improve inbound logistics, and is adapting lessons learned in Europe to boost digitalisation and sustainability.
Red Sofa Interview: VW’s global logistics experts on synergy in the supply chain
Logistics experts from across VW Group’s global divisions speak to Automotive Logistics about collaborating internationally.
Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s creativity is helping solve its supply chain problems in Mexico
Raúl Gamboa, director of material and transport control, BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosi talks to Richard Logan, senior content producer, Automotive Logistics about BMW’s creative innovations to mitigate supply chain problems in Mexico.
Red Sofa Interview: Audi Mexico’s agile supply chain strategies
Francisco Bravo, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Audi Mexico, shares insights into the company’s progressive supply chain strategies, overcoming port congestion, adapting to localisation challenges and preparing for the electrification shift. Collaboration and communication are key.
Red Sofa Interview: Unveiling Nissan’s approach to talent and tech in Mexico
Chris Styles, vice-president of supply chain management at Nissan North America, takes to the Red Sofa at ALSC Mexico 2023 to discuss the role of talent and technology in advancing Nissan’s logistics and supply chain strategies in the region
ALSC Mexico 2023 | Highlights video
Watch highlights from our 9th annual Automotive Logiatics & Supply Chain Mexico 2023
Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico: Day two wrap-up
To finish this year’s ALSC Mexico conference, Christopher Ludwig, editor-in-chief, Automotive Logistics runs through the highpoints of day two of the event.