Supply chain managment – Page 10
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NewsSubaru expands partnership with Kinaxis to improve forecasting
The OEM hopes the partnership will help increase operational efficiency and optimise inventory.
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InterviewInvesting in the long term: Interview series with GM’s Jeff Morrison, VP global purchasing and supply chain
GM’s global purchasing chief, Jeff Morrison, has forged partnerships across chipmakers and battery materials. Now his team wants to regain more control especially in vehicle logistics, where the industry faces many bottlenecks.
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NewsRail: the next chip crisis, or new chip solution?
Carmakers like GM have faced similar challenges in securing semiconductor and rail allocation. Purchasing boss Jeff Morrison and his supply chain team see similar solutions.
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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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InterviewIs Artificial Intelligence taking over the supply chain?
Yossi Sheffi, professor of Engineering Systems at MIT discusses the advantages of using AI in logistics, as well as the costs and risks that come with it.
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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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Company ContentMercedes Figueroa returns to Stellantis to lead North America logistics
Mercedes Figueroa is now VP logistics for North America at Stellantis, leading logistics functions for the carmaker across the region and for international parts and vehicle flows.
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NewsTata to build UK gigafactory with JLR as anchor client and strong benefits for supply chain
Tata Group has formed a new subsidiary for its global battery business, known as Agratas. The plant in Somerset is the first Agratas venture.
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NewsAI analytics ranks factory fires as top disruption to automotive supply chains
A supply chain mapping company has recorded a total of 8,197 disruptions across supply chains in the first half of the year.
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NewsEuropean Commission proposes longer loaded truck length for vehicle logistics
The European Commission’s proposal has been welcomed by the ECG, which says it will help vehicle logistics firms increase efficiency and cut emissions and costs.
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NewsStellantis France appoints head of ‘Car Flow’ logistics division
In the role, François Leclercq will oversee logistics and report into the French division’s director.
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NewsUK automotive supply chain demands support in EV transition
The industry is calling for an industrial strategy and support in the transition to electric vehicles ahead of rules of origin tariffs being implemented.
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NewsAston Martin partners with EV specialist Lucid for battery systems
The potential agreement would allow Aston Martin to use Lucid’s EV technology in exchange for shares and cash.
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ArticleBMW powers Spartanburg with ‘local for local’ battery supply chain
The carmaker’s battery assembly plant in South Carolina will be key to reducing logistics costs and risks in EV production.
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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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NewsLeon Van der Merwe is VP of circular economy in Europe at Toyota; JC Deville takes the reins as VP of supply chain
Toyota Motor Europe has made the significant reshuffle in a bid to enhance its circular economy.
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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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NewsSeat appoints Marc Riera as executive vice president for Purchasing
Riera has more than 20 years of international experience with Volkswagen, Seat’s parent company.
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NewsJLR uses AI to strengthen supply chain
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Everstream Analytics will work together to predict and avoid future disruptions in the supply chain.