Supply chain managment – Page 2
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NewsStellantis announces temporary layoffs in North America following US tariffs
Following the enforcement of 25% US tariffs Stellantis is pausing production at plants in Canada and Mexico and laying off 900 staff at plants in the US for the short-term.
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NewsGlobal auto companies assess odds stacked against them by US tariff policy
The latest US tariffs on vehicle imports and the anticipated tariffs on parts next month could reshape international trade and transport for the automotive sector.
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AnalysisWhat “Liberation Day” tariffs mean for the automotive supply chain
New US automotive tariffs disrupt supply chains, raise costs, and spark global manufacturing and logistics realignment.
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NewsBMW Debrecen speeds to EV output with digital logistics
BMW’s Debrecen plant prepares for iX3 production using digital tools and just-in-sequence logistics to boost efficiency.
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FeatureFVL North America 2025: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog from FVL North America 2025 as OEMs, logistics providers, and tech leaders share insights on EV logistics, capacity and digitalisation.
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AnalysisThe auto tariff rollout – what happens when
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs hit April 2, disrupting the industry. Experts warn of supply chaos, plant shutdowns and soaring vehicle prices.
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VideoRed Sofa | Audi and Helrom’s rail project boosts sustainability
How Audi and Helrom are scaling sustainable rail transport by collaborating across brands and OEMs to reduce supply chain emissions.
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NewsToyota delays battery plans in Japan and reviews BEV demand
Toyota is looking at how it can continue to grow its electric vehicle and battery business sustainably in Japan, while considering demand and the impact of material prices.
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AnalysisAutomakers race to beat the April 2 deadline in the US tariff countdown
Automakers race to reroute vehicles before 25% US auto tariffs hit on April 2, straining ports, logistics networks and cross-border supply chains.
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NewsHyundai to localise parts and boost US supply chain as part of $21 billion investment
The Hyundai Motor Group intends to invest $9 billion to increase annual US vehicle output to 1.2m units a year, with $6 billion to enhance parts, logistics and steel business.
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NewsMajor trade organisations call on USTR not to impose vessel fees
US businesses face $30 billion in annual costs if the USTR goes ahead and imposes service fees on Chinese vessel operators and companies using Chinese-built vessels.
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FeatureAI, talent and sustainability reshape EU auto logistics
From control towers to packaging reform, Europe’s auto supply chain focuses on agility, inclusivity and sustainability.
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FeatureRenault optimises logistics with circular packaging
Renault is reducing CO2 and logistics waste by embedding circular economy and reuse strategies into its packaging operations.
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VideoRed Sofa | Sustainability meets efficiency in automotive packaging
Driven by the rise of EVs, the automotive industry is rethinking packaging – placing sustainability, cost efficiency and innovation at the core of ongoing discussions.
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VideoRed Sofa | Balancing luxury design with supply chain efficiency at Aston Martin
Aston Martin’s Martin Corner discusses the challenges of managing supply chain operations for low-volume, ultra-luxury cars. Innovation and efficiency are key.
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VideoRed Sofa | Toyota’s vision for reliable and efficient parts delivery across Europe
Toyota Motor Europe’s head of parts supply chain, Karel Verpoorten, reveals how the company tackles service parts challenges with reliability and efficiency.
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VideoRed Sofa | VW’s Peter Hörndlein on flexible green vehicle logistics
VW’s Peter Hörndlein shares how flexible networks, rail and BEVs are driving logistics resilience and decarbonisation in Europe.
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VideoRed Sofa | GKN’s Chris Payne on data, trust and logistics change
Chris Payne of GKN Automotive explains the shift in logistics strategy and why co-creation is vital to supply chain resilience.
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VideoRed Sofa | Jean-Marc Carlicchi on driving Renault’s resilience
Renault’s Jean-Marc Carlicchi reveals how AI and control towers are reshaping visibility and planning in supply chain operations.