Supply chain managment – Page 9
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NewsUAW strikes latest news: Mary Barra says GM will offset $1.1 bn blow from UAW strikes
Keep up to date with the latest news and comment on the UAW strikes against Ford, GM and Stellantis in the US.
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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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NewsBarriers to digitalisation are ‘failures of tech industry’
The biggest barriers to further digitalisation in FVL are ‘damning’ failures of the technology industry rather than failures of the FVL sector.
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NewsVolvo Cars makes Francesca Gamboni head of Supply Chain
She takes over from Kerstin Enochsson, who left the role in June to join Swedish manufacturer SFK.
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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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NewsToyota and FuelCell Energy introduce first “Tri-gen” production system
The Tri-gen system will power Toyota’s port facility with renewable electricity, hydrogen and water sets a sustainable logistics precedent.
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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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NewsIAC Group appoints Larry Vano as chief supply chain officer
Larry Vano takes over the role form Kelly Bysouth, who left in June to join 3M.
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NewsVolkswagen Group takes more control over semiconductor procurement
The carmaker will work in close collaboration with tier-1 suppliers to choose semiconductors and other parts.
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InterviewHow Volvo Cars made sustainability a way of working
Volvo Cars has been at the forefront of supply chain sustainability ambitions for uyears. Now, the OEM is ready to be more vocal about where it wants its competitors to join in.
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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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NewsGM pauses production of trucks due to parts shortage
The production pauses come at an already challenging time for GM due to recent union negotiations.
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NewsPaulina Chmielarz and Frank Ludwig promoted to push JLR’s digitalisation and supply chain operations
The OEM has bolstered its senior team to improve planning, visibility and digitalisation in the supply chain.
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NewsSándor Gacsó appointed head of European logistics at Great Wall Motor
In his new role, Gacsó plans to implement more digital solutions such as artificial intelligence.
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NewsGM announces $60m investment in battery materials firm Mitra Chem
GM is investing in the battery materials company to help make batteries more affordable and accessible.
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NewsScania México to expand Querétaro parts distribution centre
Millions will be invested into expanding the parts centre to increase its storage capacity.
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Interview‘Performing while transforming’ BMW's logistics in Spartanburg: Special series
BMW’s largest plant is investing in digitalisation and people to prepare for electrification and manage capacity, according to VP of logistics Oliver Bilstein.
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Watch: Finished Vehicle Logistics 2023 Survey Results Livestream
Watch on-demand our September 13th livestream, where we analyse the results of the recent 2023 global finished vehicle logistics survey, brought to you in partnership by Automotive Logistics and Cognosos.
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Watch: Balancing sustainability, resilience and profitability in the automotive supply chain
Watch on-demand our October 12th livestream with Mercedes-Benz and Blue Yonder, where we explored how supply chain stakeholders can use machine learning to develop a more resilient, sustainable logistics network.
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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.
