People and skills – Page 10
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NewsJörg Burzer joins Daimler management board amid company restructure
Jörg Burzer is joining the management board of Daimler from December 1, 2021 as part of a realignment of management board responsiblities between Daimler and Mercedes-Benz
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NewsUnited Road applies Guaranteed Pay scheme to all company drivers
As the finished vehicle logistics sector battles with a severe driver shortage United Road is extending its new pay scheme to include all drivers, providing them with greater security
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NewsUnipart Logistics appoints Ian Truesdale managing director
Ian Truesdale brings 35 years experience in operations and supply chain from around the world to Unipart Logistics. He replaces Frank Burns who has moved to a new role in Unipart Group
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NewsGeodis names Jürgen Adler as head of automotive business
Jürgen Adler (pictured) has moved to transport and logistics provider Geodis to head the company’s automotive business as the industry deals with disruption and demand for flexible transport and logistics services
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VideoTalking strategic planning with Kelly Bysouth, IAC’s chief supply chain officer
The global tier one supplier’s top supply chain and procurement executive talks about the importance of joining up data across the network and organisation, maintaining free cash flow in inventory considerations and why she wouldn’t take the job unless she was chief supply chain officer and not only procurement.
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VideoTalking logistics leadership with Volkswagen’s Anu Goel
In an inspiring conversation, the logistics veteran speaks personally about the approaches, philosophies and mindsets that have helped him and his team to navigate these turbulent times, and to take steps to become more resilient and better equipped for the future.
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NewsRenault appoints Jana Streizel director of purchasing
Renault Group has appointed Jana Streizel as director of purchasing at Renault Group and global director of purchasing Europe for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
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ArticleStrengthening S&OP to make sense of supply chain chaos
Sales and operations planning is becoming the lynchpin in Renault Group’s ability to make short and long-term decisions across its operations and supply chain.
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NewsCrane appoints Robert Gulyas global VP for automotive and industrial
Robert Gulyas has moved from Jas Forwarding to take over as global vice-president for automotive and industrial at Crane Worldwide Logistics
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NewsCH Robinson appoints van Blokland head of global products
Frederik Beelaerts van Blokland has moved from Panalpina to take up a new role at CH Robinson
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NewsCraig Jasienski joins Neptune Lines as CEO
Craig Jasienski will take on the role of CEO at European short-sea ro-ro operator Neptune Lines from October 1 this year. Melina Travlos, who had held the role, will remain president of the company.
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NewsFaraday Future names Liu Yuchao senior vice-president of supply chain in China
As Faraday Future future looks eastward to expand the production and rollout of its flagship FF 91 EV, the firm is making a series of appointments to its team of experts to oversee this process.
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NewsChanges at the top for BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg
BMW Manufacturing in the US has appointed Dr Robert Engelthorn as its new president and CEO, replacing Knudt Flor who has retired. Jeffrey Gaudiano, vice-president of production control, logistics and VPS, has also retired from the division
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ArticleMarcelo Navarro to lead logistics at Lotus as it expands global supply chain
Lotus Group has reorganised its supply chain management, with Mike Dickinson leading purchasing and supply chain, and Marcelo Wilson Navarro on logistics.
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NewsBo Andersson takes up new role with Uzbek carmaker Avtosanoat
The company said the appointment of Andersson will help it navigate the supply chain disruption currently affecting the automotive industry and help modernise production for the future
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NewsSean Bricknell appointed head of inbound logistics and packaging at Volvo Cars
Sean Bricknell (pictured) has moved from BLG Logistics to take up a new role as head of inbound logistics and packaging at Volvo Cars
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NewsEva Ames moves to DSV to lead electrification and mobility developments
Eva Ames has moved from her role as director of logistics at Mahindra Automotive North America to a new one at DSV as director of the newly created Electrification and Mobility Competence Centre
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NewsStefan Tolle moves to lead aftermarket at Mann+Hummel
Stefan Tolle has moved to a new role as president and general manager for the automotive aftermarket at filtration parts supplier Mann+Hummel.
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NewsFrank van Doorn appointed general manager of Priority Freight’s German Krefeld office
As supply shortages for semiconductors and labour become increasingly scarce due to the Covid-19 pandemic, OEMs are increasingly looking towards emergency freight providers to substitute their struggling transportation branches.
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NewsNick Cole to lead remarketing initiative at United Road
Nick Cole has moved to United Road from Local Motors and will be leading the company’s strategy to double market share in the used car, fleet and heavy equipment sectors