Mercedes-Benz boosts production and logistics visibility with Celonis Mercedes-Benz has improved on-time delivery of inbound and service parts, boosted decision making and made efficiency gains across more than 30 global production plants thanks to a strategic collaboration with digital technology provider Celonis. Marcus Williams
Taking control of the supply chain Carmakers and their suppliers are investing in AI-enabled control towers to gain transparency on the magnitude of supply chain data they need to make supply chain logistics operations more efficient, according to experts at this year’s ALSC Global conference in Michigan. Marcus Williams
Watch: Stellantis’ James Parker Jr. on building a flexible, tech-driven global parts network As Stellantis transforms its global parts and service operations, James Parker Jr. explains how the carmaker is using automation, AI and new logistics models to gain agility, efficiency and customer focus. Automotive Logistics
Watch: Patrick Bauer on data‑driven flexibility in IAC’s global supply chain On the Red Sofa, Patrick Bauer, vice‑president of supply chain at IAC Group, shares how the tier-1 is integrating external data, LLP feeds and shopfloor analytics to predict demand, plan scenarios and shorten lead times while controlling cost and risk. Automotive Logistics
David-Olivier Tarac heads artificial intelligence strategy at Geodis Geodis has appointed David-Olivier Tarac to the newly created role of executive vice-president of artificial intelligence (AI), heading the global logistics provider’s new AI department. Marcus Williams
Lean machine: Top 10 Red Sofas on lean logistics From multimodal innovation to AI-powered control towers, industry leaders share practical strategies for driving leaner, more resilient logistics operations – and reveal why efficiency is as much about mindset as it is about technology. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
European FVL market faces AI regulation, tariffs and Chinese competition Flat markets, geopolitical risk and digital transformation dominate the agenda at ECG’s 2025 Congress, as finished vehicle logistics leaders look to adapt, collaborate and globalise. Megan Kelly
