Start-ups – Page 10
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NewsToyota suspends all Japan assembly plants following order system glitch
The glitch has stopped the OEM from being able to order parts, forcing a nationwide shutdown.
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NewsKnowing where to be lean and where to be robust in GM’s supply chain
GM has pursued multiple strategies to increase resilience, from strategic inventory buffers to increasing localisation in North America, according to purchasing chief Jeff Morrison.
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InterviewTalking from the top of GM’s supply chain: Jeff Morrison is investing in change
General Motors’ vice-president for global purchasing and supply chain talks resilience, transforming battery and chip resilience, and why finished vehicle logistics is now one of his top global concerns.
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NewsUK supply chain strengthened by EU exports, but rules of origin risks remain for EVs
UK vehicle sales, production and export have risen in 2023, but the prospects of tariffs on EV trade with the EU because of origin rules could harm supply chain investment.
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NewsSteel goes green as Gestamp and ArcelorMittal reach circular supply chain deal for scrap
The collaboration will advance the circular supply of recycled steel to boost sustainability for both companies and the automotive industry
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NewsLKQ acquires UK aftersales parts company Digraph
LKQ Europe completes its most recent acquisition, taking on HGV, coach and bus parts specialist Digraph.
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NewsLargest European logistics firms hold single-digit market shares
Automotive Logistics’ exclusive new market intelligence reveals the negative impact fragmentation is having on the European market now and in the future.
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NewsTaiwan-based parts manufacturer picks New Mexico for factory
Hota Industrial Manufacturing, a supplier to Tesla, is the latest automotive firm to invest in the region.
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NewsLogistics capacity crunch set to continue in Europe
Automotive Logistics’ exclusive new market intelligence reveals the considerable capacity challenges facing European logistics are set to continue.
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NewsKelly Bysouth leaves IAC group, becomes 3M’s chief procurement officer
3M has appointed Kelly Bysouth as its senior VP and chief procurement officer.
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NewsCognosos survey helps FVL firms benchmark their performance
We want your expert help to find solutions to the challenges that continue to be faced in the FVL sector.
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NewsACC opens gigafactory in France, first of a “colossal project”
Automotive Cells Company has opend a 60,000 sq.m battery gigafactory in Billy-Berclau that will supply EV production in Europe, with a planned capacity of 40 GWh by 2030
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NewsBattery supply chain could bottleneck in 2025, says analyst
Growing demand for electric vehicles, supported by OEM investment and government incentives, is putting pressure on the lithium battery supply chain, while at the same time, the cost of materials increases
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NewsSuppliers demand OEM accountability on EV plans to support supply chain investment
Suppliers need “accountability” from OEMs across departments on EV strategy and purchasing, according to a major North America OEM-supplier relations index
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NewsBosch buys TSI Semiconductors for US silicon carbide production
Bosch is taking over semiconductor manufacturing at TSI Semiconductors and converting its Roseville plant to make more efficient silicon carbide chips for electric vehicle components
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NewsRussian parts shortage will stop Avtovaz assembly in May
The Russian carmaker will have to halt operations at its Togliatti plant for three weeks in May because of parts shortages caused by the wave of delocalisation that followed Russia’s invastion of Ukraine
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NewsVolkswagen’s PowerCo to invest €4.8 billion in Canadian gigafactory
PowerCo has revealed more details of its planned Canadian gigafactory, which will be its biggest such facility so far with production capacity aimed at 90GWh
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NewsZF secures device and chip supply with STMicroelectrics and Wolfspeed
The tier one supplier has signed deals and committed investment with STMicroelectrics and Wolfspeed in an effort to make a more secure electric vehicle supply chain
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NewsUS Senate investigates forced labour in auto supply chain
The US Senate Committee on Finance is questioning car manufacturers and suppliers about the suspected use of forced labour by tier suppliers based in Xinjiang, China
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NewsBringing battery production in Europe up to speed
Speakers from PowerCo, Basquevolt, Li-Cycle and Ceva Logistics discussed the challenges of localising battery production in Europe at this year’s ALSC Europe conference