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NewsRussian carmakers braced for turbulence as US sanctions promise to bite
Russian carmakers Avtovaz, Moskvitch and Sollers are being targeted by US santions that could further disrupt the inbound supply of parts
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AnalysisUnreliable forecasting remains a key challenge for automotive logistics
Panellists at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 conference revealed the issues they face with unpredictability and the resulting logistics network challenges.
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NewsInsourcing and localising supply chains help BMW stay flexible
Insourcing and localising are some of the ways that BMW Spartanburg is staying flexible and lean while growing, according to Oliver Bilstein, vice-president of Logistics and Production Control, BMW Manufacturing.
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NewsGestamp joins Catena-X digital supply chain platform
Spanish parts maker Gestamp is boosting its technological and environmental credentials by joining the Catena-X data-sharing platform.
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NewsCovid and semiconductor crises have ‘pushed logistics industry forward’
The pandemic and the semiconductor shortage have encouraged more visibility and transparency between OEMs and automotive tier suppliers, helping the industry not only to recover but to advance further, according to experts.
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ArticleAutomotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global: Recap
Follow our recap blog below to get insights and analysis from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 in Detroit.
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ArticleHow a lack of diversity and inclusion is forcing talent out of the logistics sector
Retaining and securing top talent across logistics is crucial for the continued recovery and success of the automotive industry, but not enough is being done to improve diversity and inclusion.
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NewsUAW workers start strike against GM, Ford and Stellantis
Union members begin their strike following failed negotiations with the OEMs for a new contract.
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NewsFloods in Slovenia impact European supply chain
The effects of the worst natural disaster ever to hit the country are spreading across the continent.
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NewsBig three strikes ’could lead to automotive supplier redundancies’
Potential strike action by UAW members who work at the ‘big three’ carmakers in the US - Ford, GM and Stellantis - could have far-reaching effects across the automotive supply chain.
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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.