North America – Page 5
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GM halts assembly at Fort Wayne because of supply problem
The week-long pause in production also affects the Marion Metal, Grand Rapids and Lansing Grand River component supply plants
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Stellantis plants to scale AI solutions, logistics automation
Chief manufacturing officer Arnaud Deboeuf reveals AI projects with partners for digital twins and retrofitting equipment, including for plant logistics.
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DTNA using eCascadia for service parts deliveries with JB Hunt
JB Hunt is using a Freightliner electric truck for service parts deliveries to Daimler Truck North America’s network around Phoenix
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ILA and USMX reach tentative agreement on US ports dispute
Keep up to date on the latest developments in the dispute affecting US east coast port workers affiliated with the ILA union and the US Maritime Alliance
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How Mexico’s FVL market is balancing capacity and demand
Mexico’s automotive industry is surging with increased production and booming exports but OEMs and logistics firms have to find capacity to meet demand
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BMW localising North American battery supply chain despite EV slowdown
Despite Unicore’s decision to suspend construction of its battery materials plant in Canada BMW is focused on a significant increase in EV deliveries this year
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How process-mining in the automotive supply chain drives efficiency
Experts from Toyota, Celonis and PwC discuss the benefits of process-mining in driving automotive supply chain efficiency
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GM and Samsung SDI to build batteries in Indiana
GM has taken another step in strengthening its battery supply chain for future EV production with the signing of a joint venture with Samsung SDI
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David D’Annunzio joins DP World to lead automotive logistics
David D’Annunzio takes over from Bill Garrett as global vice-president and vertical lead for automotive logistics at the logistics provider
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Partner Content
CN rail invests in North America’s future
CN is keen to expand further and improve services even more, with a purpose to power the economy.
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ALSC Mexico 2024 set to return to Mexico City for 10th year
The 10th edition of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico will be taking place in Mexico City in November this year
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Scientific management on ZF’s inbound logistics
Tier one supplier ZF is equipping commerical vehicles with the latest technology to make inbound shipments efficient and sustainable
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Partner Content
Standard Trucking enters automotive logistics with Ukrainian emergency logistics expertise
“In three weeks, I built a whole logistics supply chain,” says Standard Trucking’s CEO and founder Mykola (Nick) Pysklyvets.
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Canada rail strikes live blog: Authority orders arbitration between Teamsters and rail companies
Teamsters Canada Rail union members and CN and CPKC railroads are in dispute, with an arbitration now called by the government
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Aertssen Logistics opens EPC in US for equipment makers
Aertssen has opened an equipment processing centre in Rincon, Georgia, near the port of Savannah
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Livestream
Watch on demand: what process-led change means for Toyota’s logistics
Discover the latest insights from a cutting-edge discussion featuring Toyota North America, PwC and Celonis on how to leverage process mining and optimisation to create digital twins, contain costs and free up working capital.
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EV expert Amy Paulsen leads GM’s global vehicle logistics
Paulsen brings experience from Tesla, Rivian and Lucid to GM’s vehicle logistics, as Cristina Learman takes a position in purchasing program management
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BMW’s Ulrich Wieland to lead Spartanburg logistics; Oliver Bilstein changes to overseas supply
BMW’s Wieland will lead logistics and material control in Spartanburg, as Bilstein leads overseas supply, responsible for global kits and parts shipments
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Company Content
Global EV sales hit record highs despite supply chain fears
The electric vehicle market bust? Debunking myths and the road ahead for automotive logistics. Analysis by Ultima Media’s Daniel Harrison
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Schad replaces Schober as head of Toyota North America service parts
Michael Schad now leads Toyota North America’s aftersales logistics; Mike Schober, who helped pioneer faster parts order-to-delivery to dealers, has retired.