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All Materials handling articles – Page 2
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VideoRed Sofa Interview: Jean-Marc Carlicchi on Renault’s next step in digitalisation
The OEM is five years into its digitalisation journey, and is now on track to use more predictive technologies
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NewsMercedes-Benz looks at logistics uses for Apollo humanoid robots
Mercedes-Benz is working with robotics developer Apptronik on the use of humanoid robots for repetitive logistics tasks in its manufacturing plants
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FeatureCharging up in Europe
With the EV revolution in full swing, Europe is rapidly advancing its lithium battery manufacturing capabilities. Local producers like Basquevolt, Inobat, and LG Energy Solution are spearheading efforts to meet EU regulations and ensure supply chain resilience against geopolitical tensions.
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NewsGM invests in automation at North Carolina service parts centre
GM is investing $23m in labour-saving technology at its service parts distribution centre in Charlotte, North Carolina
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NewsVW Group UK partners with Ecobat to recycle EV batteries
VW Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling firm Ecobat to collect and recycle its EV batteries and close the loop in the carmaker’s circular energy economy.
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NewsGM, Tesla, BYD, Toyota & VW at risk of forced labour in Chinese aluminium supply chains
A report by Human Rights Watch named carmakers including GM, Tesla, Toyota and VW as failing to minimise risk of forced labour in their automotive supply chains.
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NewsRenault Trucks to build sustainable parts distribution centre near Lyon
Renault Trucks plans to build a fossil-free global parts distribution centre in Saint-Priest near Lyon in 2026 with an investment of €132m
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VideoWatch: 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
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FeatureGestamp redefines supply chain management for industry 4.0
Gestamp’s digitalisation lead, Diego Mallada, explains how the tier one supplier is navigating the digital future, as well as creating it
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NewsGM appoints ex-Tesla executive to new vice-president of batteries role
GM has appointed Kurt Kelty, a battery expert and former Tesla and Sila executive, to its newly created role of vice-president of batteries
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NewsDRS Group forms JV to move into US logistics market
DRS Group, a German hail damage repair service provider, has formed a joint venture (JV) with American dent repair firm Dent Master to push into the US market.
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NewsPowerCo and Umicore JV Ionway appoints Philip Fimmers as supply chain head
Ionway, a battery materials JV by PowerCo and Umicore, has appointed Philip Fimmers as its global supply chain manager.
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NewsCargotech builds on equipment orders to logistics sector
Cargotech’s Kalmar and MacGregor business units are supplying terminal cargo-handling and ro-ro vessel equipment to Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Höegh Autoliners respectively
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NewsHyundai parts division deploys autonomous robots in Alabama
Powertrain and seat manufacturer Hyundai Transys is using autonomous mobile robots supplied by Thira Robotics for in-plant logistics at its facility in Alambama
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NewsDigital competency is needed to predict the unexpected
Speakers from Audi, Penske and Rhenus discussed how KPIs were being redefined by today’s complex automotive supply chain at this year’s ALSC Mexico conference
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NewsVW Group looks for partnerships to build a resilient North American supply chain
Supply chain and logistics leaders from across the VW Group met at ALSC Mexico to outline what the company is doing to build a more efficient and resilient inbound supply chain in North America
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NewsStellantis opens remanufacturing and recycling centre on 4R strategy
Stellantis commits to remanufacturing and recycling strategy with opening of €40m Sustainera Circular Economy Hub for parts and vehicle recycling
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NewsThe automotive supply chain is preparing for the next generation of AI
How generative AI is being tested and put to use by automotive technology supplier ZF Friedrichshafen.
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NewsExchanging healthy and trusted data in the supply chain
Experts at ALSC Digital Strategies weigh in on how Catena-X could provide a solution and encourage more trust when it comes to data sharing.
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FeatureBMW battery cell centre integrates engineering, purchasing and production to scale supply chain
BMW has opened a 15,000 sq.m pilot plant for battery cell production near Munich which is going to play a major role in its battery localisation strategy