Future-proofing the finished vehicle trucking fleet in North America
Finished vehicle logistics trucking experts including Jack Cooper, Vascor and United Road give their expert insight into the FVL market in North America, including current capacity challenges, competition and consolidation and the key areas for investment opportunities over the coming years.
Global and European vehicle production and the impacts on logistics
Following years of deep disruption in the automotive production and logistics supply chain, S&P Global Mobility’s head of global vehicle forecasting outlines what the next months and years will look like for the industry.
ALSC Europe 2024 in pictures: Day 1
Here’s how the first day of the Automotive Logistivs and Supply Chains Europe 2024 went. From panels, networking sessions to a grand gala dinner on a boat, the event had it all. Stay tuned for pictures from day two.
Red Sofa Interview: Why Toyota Motor Europe isn’t looking for flexibility
”I don’t think we’re after flexibility. Flexibility means last minute change, shifting from one model to another one…”
Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s Dr Michael Nikolaides on cross-functional decisions in the supply chain
Nikolaides discusses cross-functional decision making in logistics, and the balance between bringing costs down but keeping resiliency high.
Red 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.
Red Sofa Interview: JLR’s Levent Yuksel on scaling green logistics solutions
Levent Yuksel gave a keynote speech at ALSC Europe 2024, and led an interactive breakout workshop with the industry’s biggest and brightest experts.
Red Sofa Interview: Empowering excellence for women in the supply chain
At ALSC Europe 2024 in Bonn, Automotive Logistics held the first Women in Supply Chain panel and networking session, to help support women and raise their voices in the industry.
Chinese carmakers ride a wave into European ports
This scenario unfolds as Europe adapts to the increasing presence of Chinese EVs, reflecting broader shifts in the global automotive and shipping industries.
Room to manoeuvre in Mississauga
By nearly doubling its size and investing in state-of-the-art systems, Mitsubishi aims to enhance efficiency, resilience, and customer satisfaction across its Canadian operations.
Charging 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.
Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024
Shorter supply chains for resilient production
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are streamlining EV production with localised supply chain to boost efficiency, lower costs, and achieve sustainability goals
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
Navigating the digital turn in automotive supply chain
Europe’s leading automakers and suppliers are adopting advanced digital tech to strengthen supply chains, aiming for greater efficiency and security in the automotive industry.
More diversity for a stronger supply chain
The automotive industry’s journey to electric vehicles emphasises diversity as key to technological advancement and market leadership.
JLR’s strategic shift towards a carbon-free future
Yuksel’s commitment reflects in practical targets for inbound and outbound logistics, focusing on electrification, bio-fuels and a pragmatic approach to sustainability
Ensuring resilience amidst supply chain disruptions
Priority Freight, a global time-critical logistics specialist, provides expedited delivery solutions no matter what the geography, size, weight, distance or mode of transport
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.