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In the Supply Chain section of Automotive Logistics, you will find insights into strategic planning, demand and capacity planning, production control, procurement and more from automotive and logistics leaders.

Chinese vehicle exports rise by 15% in 2025, with Mexico as biggest export market

New vehicle exports from China have hit 4.95m units within the first nine months of 2025, up 14.8% since last year. Of this, almost a tenth (410,739 units) were exported to Mexico, the country’s biggest export destination.

Megan Kelly

Supply Chain PlanningView all

Automotive logistics and supply chains Q4 2025: Cost pressures, tariff uncertainty and supply chain disruption continues to plague the industry

Automotive supply chain Q4 2025 outlook: Cost pressures, tariff uncertainty and disruption

Cost pressures have surged, impacting companies within the automotive supply chain, whilst tariff uncertainty persists and supply chain disruption lingers.

Daniel Harrison

13 November 2025

Congestion, capacity and complexity all concerns for cross-border logistics

Against a backdrop of global trade uncertainty, ALSC Global 2025 highlighted some challenges and opportunities presented by cross-border automotive logistics.

James McLoughlin

12 November 2025

Watch: BMW drives efficiency and localisation through its ‘Unleash ASEAN’ strategy

At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN 2025, BMW Group’s Dr Michael Nikolaides outlined how the carmaker is streamlining lead times, harmonising standards, and expanding localisation to strengthen supply chain resilience across Southeast Asia.

Automotive Logistics

11 November 2025

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Watch: Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven on resilience and Mexico's role in automotive supply chains in the Americas

Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven discusses Mexico's role in the Americas' automotive sector and how to limit the impact of disruptions on supply chain operations.

Automotive Logistics

10 November 2025

Nissan and Mercedes to close joint COMPAS plant in Mexico in May 2026

COMPAS, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz' joint plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is to cease operations in May 2026 in response to shifts in the automotive market.

James McLoughlin

10 November 2025

China confirms exemptions to export controls following Trump-Xi meeting, allowing flow of Nexperia chips to resume

China lifts export ban following Trump-Xi meeting, allowing flow of Nexperia chips to resume

China has reversed export restrictions on critical automotive semiconductors following a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though European manufacturers remain cautious about the speed and scope of the resumption.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

James McLoughlin

7 November 2025

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James Todd Kloeb, former head of material planning and logistics for the Americas at Ford, joins Lucid Motors as global vice president of MP&L

James Todd Kloeb announced the news on social media, with it following a three-decade long stint at Ford. His role is expected to encompass global supply chain planning.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

30 May 2025

Barbara Bergmeier steps down as executive director of industrial operations at JLR, replaced by Nigel Blenkinsop

[Updated February 5] Barbara Bergmeier has stepped down as executive director of industrial operations at JLR to be replaced by Nigel Blenkinsop, who will continue her leadership focused on maintaining a robust and sustainable end-to-end supply chain.

Marcus Williams

4 February 2025

Buelent Ileri moves to global sales and operations planning (S&OP), supply chain and logistics at AGCO

Buelent Ileri recently expanded his scope at the global agricultural equipment manufacturer, bringing a strong focus on digitalisation and planning to AGCO’s global supply chain operations.

Automotive Logistics

28 January 2025

Supply Chain | Automotive Logistics

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Chinese vehicle exports rise by 15% in 2025, with Mexico as biggest export market

Supply Chain PlanningView all

Automotive supply chain Q4 2025 outlook: Cost pressures, tariff uncertainty and disruption

Congestion, capacity and complexity all concerns for cross-border logistics

Watch: BMW drives efficiency and localisation through its ‘Unleash ASEAN’ strategy

Production ControlView all

Watch: Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven on resilience and Mexico's role in automotive supply chains in the Americas

Nissan and Mercedes to close joint COMPAS plant in Mexico in May 2026

China lifts export ban following Trump-Xi meeting, allowing flow of Nexperia chips to resume

PurchasingView all

James Todd Kloeb, former head of material planning and logistics for the Americas at Ford, joins Lucid Motors as global vice president of MP&L

Barbara Bergmeier steps down as executive director of industrial operations at JLR, replaced by Nigel Blenkinsop

Buelent Ileri moves to global sales and operations planning (S&OP), supply chain and logistics at AGCO

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Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies Europe

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe

Finished Vehicle Logistics North America

Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America