Register now - Packed to perfection: Delivering supply chain gains from automotive packaging
Discover how packaging is becoming the next competitive edge in the automotive supply chain.
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Packaging is one of the least talked about parts of the automotive supply chain, yet it shapes everything from costs and compliance to efficiency and sustainability. As regulations tighten and automotive supply chains grow more complex, packaging can be the deciding factor in how well the entire network performs.
In this livestream, OEM packaging leaders will share how a move toward reusable, modular packaging is transforming operations across Europe and beyond. From cutting waste and freight costs to meeting new EU packaging rules, they’ll explore how packaging can shift from a background detail to a real competitive advantage.
What you’ll hear about:
- Why returnable packaging is becoming a key lever for reducing cost and waste
- What upcoming EU rules mean for packaging – and how to stay compliant
- How modular, standardised designs can reduce touchpoints and improve efficiency
- The role of RFID tracking and Container Management Centres in protecting assets
- Building a circular, future-ready packaging system that balances investment with running costs
This session will bring theory into practice, with practical examples to help you build a stronger business case inside your own organisation.
Event Details
Date: 22 October 2025
Time: 15:00 BST | 10:00 EDT | 16:00 CEST
Format: Online livestream
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Speakers:
Rob Newing, Returnable Packaging Operations Leader, Cummins Inc.
Rob Newing is responsible for the implementation of reusable packaging across Cummins’ aftermarket and manufacturing sites in the EMEA region, driving supply chain cost reductions and sustainability improvements while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
He has extensive experience in packaging, logistics operations and manufacturing, and prior to joining Cummins in 2024, he spent 18 months at Jaguar Land Rover developing the parts packing operation for a new 280,000m² aftermarket warehouse and supporting the creation of a dual-brand global parts distribution centre.
Prior to that, he spent seven years at Caterpillar Inc., where he built a centralized European team and implemented reusable pooled packaging into manufacturing facilities. He also spent 15 years at Perkins Engines in various manufacturing functions, covering assembly, test and finish, R&D, packaging, and quality solutions.
Moderator:
Emily Uwemedimo, Managing Editor, Automotive Logistics
Emily Uwemedimo is the managing editor of Automotive Logistics, where she leads content strategy and production for the publication and broader automotive cluster.
With extensive experience in B2B publishing across various sectors, she plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering editorial across digital, print, and multimedia platforms, covering key issues and trends in the global automotive supply chain and logistics sector.
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