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All Stellantis articles – Page 7
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NewsGroupe PSA and FCA merger has precedent for supply chain impact
Discussions that seem to be moving quickly between Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on a possible merger have raised questions about how supply chain and logistics at the respective carmakers would be affected, including on consolidated vehicle platforms and suppliers, costs, as well as on major logistics providers, notably Gefco.
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ArticleFCA–PSA fusion: first of the electric shock waves?
The merger attempt by FCA and PSA will be complicated but makes economic and operational sense, including for supply chain management and logistics. Whether or not it goes ahead, more consolidation is likely as the automotive industry gears up for electrification
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NewsFCA to add battery hub to Mirafiori plant
FCA is to build a new battery assembly plant next to its Mirafiori car factory in Turin that will supply future generations of fully electric models
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NewsSlovakia stays strong in straightened times
The news announced earlier this year that Volkswagen (VW) was going to scrap 3,000 of the 15,000 jobs at its Slovakian plant came virtually out of the blue and sparked off speculation that the country’s authorities might have been so absorbed with labour reform during the ongoing election campaign that they have unintentionally made the domestic automotive sector less attractive for foreign investors.
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NewsVitesco Technologies to supply electric axle drives to PSA and Hyundai
Industry newcomer Vitesco Technologies has signed accords with carmakers Groupe PSA and Hyundai to provide what it said is the first fully integrated, electric axle drive system for volume-production models. “The agreement with two leading OEMs highlights Vitesco Technologies’ position as a pioneer of intelligent customised solutions ...
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ArticleTangible progress: Morocco boosts automotive production and logistics
There is no doubt that shipping professionals are familiar with the Moroccan city of Tangier, as it is ranked 50th among container ports worldwide. The first container terminal opened in 2007 and has since been joined by three others; two at Tanger Med port 1 and two at Tanger Med port 2.
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NewsDPCA to close plant and cut workforce in China as market slows
French carmaker Groupe PSA and Chinese partner Dongfeng Motor are reported to be making cuts at their Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobiles (DPCA) joint venture that include halving the workforce, closing a plant and selling another.
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NewsFCA stalwart Solomon joins AAM
Fred Solomon has been appointed vice-president global procurement and supplier quality engineering (SQE) at American Axle & Manufacturing (AMM), ending a 32-year association with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and predecessor companies…
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NewsSamsung SDI to supply Volvo with truck batteries
South Korea’s Samsung SDI has agreed to provide battery cells and modules to Volvo Group. The deal is part of an alliance the pair has signed to develop battery packs for Volvo’s electric-powered trucks…
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NewsAmports expands footprint in Jacksonville
North American vehicle processor Amports has signed two long-term agreements with Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) in Florida to expand its leasing space…
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NewsPSA Retail closes gap in Opel sales market
The PSA Group’s distribution subsidiary, PSA Retail, is opening two new Opel dealerships in Cologne to fill a hole in the brand’s network. The company wants to offer models and services for customers in places where no dealership for the model was previously present, said Ulrich ...
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NewsUsing the past to better predict the future of vehicle logistics
In finished vehicle logistics and distribution, disruptions and changes in the supply chain often lead to higher costs and bottlenecks, including stock pileups and imbalances in transport capacity. Last year’s implementation of WLTP in Europe was a case in point, as some OEMs faced delays in getting vehicles certified or ...
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SpeakersFrancesca Gamboni
Senior Vice-President of Supply Chain
Groupe PSAFrancesca joined PSA in 2016 to lead its global supply chain management, and is responsible for the full scope and transformation of order management, logistics and distribution processes across the group, including at its newest member, Opel/Vauxhall. She has more than 20 years of supply ...
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ArticleAttendees
Accelerated ServicesAcertusAdcock Northeast Auto TransportAIAGAJL TransportAlabama State Port AuthorityAll State Auto TransportAlliance Purchasing OrganizationAmerican Honda MotorAPL LogisticsAuto Haulers Association of AmericaAuto Trans ExpertsAutoMap, LLCAutomobile Carriers Conference - American Trucking AssociationsAutomotive FleetAutomotive Logistics Executive CommitteeAutomotive Logistics GroupAutoPortAutos In MotionAutoTrans ExpertsBNSFCanadian PacificCargotelCCT Auto-TransCenturion Auto LogisticsCFR RinkensChampion Auto CarriersCNContra Costa Transportation AuthorityCottrellCP RailCRC ...
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ArticleLSPs eye potential cut at Opel’s Rüsselsheim plant
Logistics service providers (LSPs) catering to Opel’s Rüsselsheim plant in Germany may need to be ready to adapt to lower volumes, after the OEM was reported to be halving output there in the Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper. The plant builds the Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer, as well as the ...
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ArticleAutomotive Logistics Awards – Europe 2019 launched
Last year’s Automotive Logistics Awards winners Automotive Logistics is proud to announce the return of the Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe. Following in the footsteps of last year’s highly successful inaugural event, the Automotive Logistics Awards – Europe 2019 will once again recognise excellence and innovation in ...
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ArticleHanging in the balance
Lower production output, slower growth in export markets and several regulatory and operational issues are threatening to unbalance Poland’s finished vehicle market
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ArticleMexican car industry calls for action on fuel shortage
Mexico’s new federal government has launched a radical strategy to combat the country's long-term problem of fuel theft. However, this has led to fuel shortages in central regions, which have closed gas stations, and is now threatening the transport and logistics supporting the automotive sector.States including Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacan, Guanajuato ...
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ArticleFCA combines purchasing and supply chain in new roles
Carl Smiley (pictured) has moved from electronics supplier TE Connectivity to take the newly created role of chief purchasing and supply chain officer at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). At the same time, Scott Thiele adds head of supply chain in North America to his responsibilities as head of purchasing for ...