Supply Chain Planning – Page 3
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Red 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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News
Toyota 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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Analysis
Automakers 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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Hyundai 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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Major 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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Feature
AI, 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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Renault 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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Red 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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Red 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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Red 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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Red 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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Red 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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Red 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.
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News
Kuehne + Nagel consolidates cross-dock services on US-Mexico border
Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has doubled capacity on its US-Mexico cross-dock serivces at a new facility in Laredo, Texas.
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News
Francis Scott Key bridge was at high risk of collapse says safety report
One year after the Francis Scott Key bridge disaster a National Transportation Safety Board report states that it was vulnerable to collapse from vessel collision.
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News
JLR launches Innovation Challenge focused on supply chain mapping
JLR is calling on innovators, start-ups and tech pioneers to join the company in building transparent supply chains for resilient EV production.
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Stellantis working with suppliers and dealers to mitigate tariff disruption
Stellantis is working with tier suppliers to move buffer parts stock to the plants in the US and collecting orders for production from dealers to speed vehicle deliveries.
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Analysis
European Automotive Logistics Market Report 2025-2035
Download this comprehensive report with succinct industry analysis, market forecasts, company market share evaluations, and strategic recommendations
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Feature
ILA and USMX sign six-year Master Contract agreement for US ports
Keep up to date on the latest developments in the dispute affecting US east coast port workers affiliated with the ILA union and the US Maritime Alliance.
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Interview
VinFast’s logistics reinvention strategy powers its European expansion
With a commitment to 24-hour parts delivery and optimised ro-ro shipping, VinFast is enhancing its logistics profile across Europe and ASEAN to meet evolving customer needs.