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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.

Indonesian government to incentivise EV adoption, targeting 200,000 cars and motorcycles

Indonesia's finance minister has revealed that the country's government will introduce incentives to encourage the adoption of 100,000 electric cars and 100,000 electric motorcycles.

James McLoughlin

Supply Chain PlanningView all

International's Tony Stinsa on managing volatility in volume, tariffs and fuel costs

Modal shifts, new cross-border processes and AI adoption are some of the strategies International is considering to adapt to volatility in today's market.

Automotive Logistics

8 May 2026

From hailstorm to solar-powered logistics: Kia’s James Bell on turning disruption into resilience

Watch Kia America’s James Bell explain how a major hailstorm damage event led to a fast-tracked logistics transformation, combining vehicle protection with solar energy and long-term resilience.

Automotive Logistics

6 May 2026

Rewiring operations: the shift from reactive to real-time in finished vehicle logistics

With so much disruption in automotive supply chains, reactive operations must be replaced by real-time visibility through the right data, processes and people.

James McLoughlin

1 May 2026

Production ControlView all

Mercedes-Benz' Cassandra Morgan on the impact of tariffs, fuel price spikes and new carrier contracts on finished vehicle logistics

Cassandra Morgan, Mercedes-Benz USA's manager of finished vehicle logistics, discusses tariffs, fuel price spikes and the need for transparency with carriers.

Automotive Logistics

30 April 2026

Automotive leaders adapt network strategies to address modern challenges

Speaking at the FVL 2026 conference, industry leaders revealed how they are adapting their network strategies to be flexible and proactive, taking into account cost increases, driver shortages, cross-border complications and new model launches.

James McLoughlin

29 April 2026

Cost pressure, capacity and collaboration: VW’s Anu Goel on redefining vehicle logistics resilience

Volkswagen Group of America’s Anu Goel explains how cost pressure, tariffs and volatility are forcing logistics teams to rethink partnerships, network design and resilience strategies.

Automotive Logistics

29 April 2026

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Nissan rotates key logistics and purchasing directors across US and Mexico

Nissan has rotated several logistics and purchasing directors across North America as the carmaker targets further efficiencies and speed across its manufacturing and supply chain footprint in the US and Mexico.

Christopher Ludwig

Emily Uwemedimo

14 May 2026

Michael Lovati steps into chief purchasing officer role at Volvo Group

Michael Lovati has assumed the role of chief purchasing officer (CPO) at Volvo Group, effective January 1, 2026, bringing nearly two decades of automotive procurement experience to the group’s senior leadership team.

Emily Uwemedimo

19 January 2026

Watch: BMW's Oliver Ganser on transforming supply chains with agentic AI

BMW's Oliver Ganser discusses how the future of the automotive supply chain will be shaped by humans alongside genAI and agentic AI, rather than in opposition.

Automotive Logistics

1 December 2025

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Indonesian government to incentivise EV adoption, targeting 200,000 cars and motorcycles

Supply Chain PlanningView all

International's Tony Stinsa on managing volatility in volume, tariffs and fuel costs

From hailstorm to solar-powered logistics: Kia’s James Bell on turning disruption into resilience

Rewiring operations: the shift from reactive to real-time in finished vehicle logistics

Production ControlView all

Mercedes-Benz' Cassandra Morgan on the impact of tariffs, fuel price spikes and new carrier contracts on finished vehicle logistics

Automotive leaders adapt network strategies to address modern challenges

Cost pressure, capacity and collaboration: VW’s Anu Goel on redefining vehicle logistics resilience

PurchasingView all

Nissan rotates key logistics and purchasing directors across US and Mexico

Michael Lovati steps into chief purchasing officer role at Volvo Group

Watch: BMW's Oliver Ganser on transforming supply chains with agentic AI

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