Lean Logistics | Automotive logistics – Page 2
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Nissan to exit Wuhan plant as China woes deepen
Nissan’s retreat from Wuhan by 2026 signals a broader struggle to compete in China’s cutthroat EV market.
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News
DSV expands global reach with DB Schenker deal
DSV finalises DB Schenker acquisition to enhance global network, meet supply chain demand and diversify from container shipping.
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Thailand’s automotive supply chain challenges and opportunities for competitiveness in ASEAN
Weak demand, US tariffs and slowing EV growth are challenging Thailand’s auto sector, but new incentives may revive competitiveness.
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Red Sofa | Ben Shain on improving logistics visibility at Nissan
Ben Shain of Nissan North America shares logistics insights on network performance, data analysis and carrier collaboration.
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Red Sofa | Nissan’s Todd Myers on finished vehicle optimisation
Nissan’s Todd Myers explains how network-wide planning and digital tools are improving vehicle logistics across North America.
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Red Sofa | GM applies start-up agility to EV logistics strategies
GM’s Amy Paulsen shares how EV growth, agility and innovation are reshaping finished vehicle logistics at one of the world’s largest OEMs.
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Finished Vehicle Logistics North America | Highlights
Watch all the highlights from #FVLNA 2025.
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Day 2 wrap from FVL North America 2025
Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics, wraps up the second day of sessions at Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2025. From regional strategies to VIN-level visibility, he reflects on how the sector is reimagining itself in the face of continuous disruption, evolving partnerships and rising quality expectations.
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Tariffs to tech: Day 1 wrap from FVL North America 2025
From tariffs to transformation, FVL North America 2025 kicked off with strategies for agility, optimisation and collaboration in finished vehicle logistics.
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BMW Debrecen speeds to EV output with digital logistics
BMW’s Debrecen plant prepares for iX3 production using digital tools and just-in-sequence logistics to boost efficiency.
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FVL North America 2025: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog from FVL North America 2025 as OEMs, logistics providers, and tech leaders share insights on EV logistics, capacity and digitalisation.
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Red Sofa | Audi and Helrom’s rail project boosts sustainability
How Audi and Helrom are scaling sustainable rail transport by collaborating across brands and OEMs to reduce supply chain emissions.
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Analysis
Automakers race to beat the April 2 deadline in the US tariff countdown
Automakers race to reroute vehicles before 25% US auto tariffs hit on April 2, straining ports, logistics networks and cross-border supply chains.
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Red Sofa | Balancing luxury design with supply chain efficiency at Aston Martin
Aston Martin’s Martin Corner discusses the challenges of managing supply chain operations for low-volume, ultra-luxury cars. Innovation and efficiency are key.
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Red Sofa | Toyota’s vision for reliable and efficient parts delivery across Europe
Toyota Motor Europe’s head of parts supply chain, Karel Verpoorten, reveals how the company tackles service parts challenges with reliability and efficiency.
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Red Sofa | VW’s Peter Hörndlein on flexible green vehicle logistics
VW’s Peter Hörndlein shares how flexible networks, rail and BEVs are driving logistics resilience and decarbonisation in Europe.
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Audi’s future supply chain: Designed to combine logistics, automation and people
Dieter Braun knows where Audi’s supply chain and logistics should develop over the next decade, even if technology and conditions vary by plant and region.
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Audi’s supply chain organisation: Logistics at 360 degrees
Under Dieter Braun, Audi’s Supply Chain function is highly integrated with objectives closely aligned to the carmaker’s 360factory strategy.
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Automotive logistics in the CEE region navigates turbulent waters
With economic uncertainty and rising costs, CEE logistics firms are adapting to nearshoring, digitalisation, and supply chain disruptions.
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Analysis
BMW pioneers hydrogen-powered trucks to transform European freight
BMW’s H2Haul pilot launches hydrogen fuel cell trucks across Europe, enhancing logistics efficiency and sustainability with rapid refuelling and innovation in energy systems.