Aligning logistics partnerships and ROI with sustainability Six months after the 2024 Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe conference in Bonn, Germany, we look at the output of a sustainability workshop involving logistics leaders at JLR and Mercedes-Benz and explore the action points needed to scale green logistics, including collaboration and co-investment. We also look forward to what needs to be done by the 2025 event. Megan Kelly
BMW’s Michael Nikolaides on a localised, digital supply chain Dr Michael Nikolaides, senior vice-president, Production Network, Supply Chain Management and Logistics at BMW Group, talks to Automotive Logistics about making cross-functional decisions to make the OEM’s supply chain more localised, digitalised and efficient Megan Kelly
Global and European vehicle production and the impacts on logistics Henner Lehne, vice-president, Global Vehicle Forecasting, Automotive, S&P Global Mobility presents his analysis and predictions for the global and regional vehicle sales and production outlook. Daniel Harrison
Highlights from ALSC Europe day one At our recent Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024 conference in Bonn, Germany we heard from some of the biggest OEMs, logistics partners and tier suppliers in the continent, who discussed how to deliver a competitive edge through logistics. While the event may be over, Automotive Logistics will continue to bring some of the most important and insightful highlights from the conference. Megan Kelly
The power of digitalised, automated and sustainable automotive supply chains and logistics Here are the key Automotive Logistics insights from Torsten Müller (Audi), Adam Jones (Unipart Group), and Gabriel Werner (Blue Yonder) on digitalisation, automation, AI, the role of data, and sustainability from ALSC Europe 2024. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Day 2 unwrapped: Pioneering the future of automotive logistics at ALSC Europe 2024 The conference saw keynote addresses from vice-president of Supply Chain at Toyota Motor Europe and senior vice-president, Production Network, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, at BMW along with panel discussion with leaders from JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Asstin Martin among others that highlighted the importance of technology, collaboration, and innovation in meeting efficiency and sustainability goals, as well as adapting to the rapidly changing automotive landscape. Automotive Logistics
Digital tools that deliver optimised and sustainable networks The adoption of digital technology has accelerated in the last five years to manage complexity, provide greater visibility and drive sustainable change. Four leading providers of that technology explained some of their most recent developments at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe conference in Bonn, Germany – Alps Alpine, FedEx, FreightVerify and s2 data & algorithms. Marcus Williams
Battling the bottlenecks in European vehicle distribution Capacity constraints in finished vehicle logistics are a big headache for the automotive industry at the moment and carmakers have been chartering their own trucks and ocean ro-ro vessels to secure the space and get their cars to the end customer. However, taking capacity out of the network has an impact on efficiency and it doesn’t guarantee speed to market given the problems with port and inland compound congestion. Marcus Williams
ALSC Europe 2024 Day two wrap-up Join us as ALSC Europe 2024 comes to a close to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on supply chain management and transportation solutions to advancements in technology and sustainability initiatives, this event has covered it all.
ALSC Europe 2024 Day one wrap-up Join us as we close the first day of ALSC Europe 2024 and take a look at all the inspiring content of the day - as well as what’s in store for us tomorrow. From discussions on supply chain management and transportation solutions to advancements in technology and sustainability initiatives, this event will cover it all.
Rebuilding resilience and stability for a more sustainable supply chain The multiple crises the automotive industry has experienced over the last four years have been a driver for innovation for inbound and outbound logistics processes, according to speakers at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe conference in Bonn, Germany. Marcus Williams
Red Sofa Interview: VW’s Oliver Bronder on turning disruptions into strategic advantages With a focus on reliability, transparency, and the strategic importance of logistics, Bronder delves into how Volkswagen is navigating the complexities of the automotive supply chain to emerge stronger and more resilient.
In pics: Insights, networking and gala dinner at the first day of ALSC Europe 2024 The ALSC Europe 2024 Day 1 wrap-up offers a vibrant glimpse into the kickoff of the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe conference in Bonn, Germany. Panels and workshops took place around the event’s central theme; exploring avenues across digitalisation, speed to market, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Automotive Logistics
BMW navigates the new ‘never normal’ in logistics Emerging from four years of geopolitical and market volatility, many OEMs and logistics companies have had to adapt or die. BMW has transformed by installing several strategies, including its Programme Commission which brings production, finance, sales, and purchasing, and supply chain and logistics under one umbrella. Megan Kelly
ALSC Europe 2024 Cocktail Reception wrap-up Join us inside the ALSC Europe 2024 Cocktail Reception as we get revved up for the hottest topics in automotive logistics. From discussions on supply chain management and transportation solutions to advancements in technology and sustainability initiatives, this event will cover it all.
Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s Dr Michael Nikolaides on cross-functional decisions in the supply chain BMW has learned how to better steer its network through volatile times through combining business divisions to make cross-functional programming decisions in its supply chain.
Red Sofa Interview: Why Toyota Motor Europe isn’t looking for flexibility Jean Christophe Deville, vice-president of supply chain at Toyota Motor Europe said he isn’t looking for flexibility in his logistics partners, and is instead looking for forecasting capabilities.
Red Sofa Interview: Jean-Marc Carlicchi on Renault’s next step in digitalisation At ALSC Europe in Bonn, Germany last week, Jean-Marc Carlicchi, VP of Supply Chain Engineering at Renault Group took to the Red Sofa with Christopher Ludwig, Chief of Content, to talk about the OEM’s digitalisation journey.
Red Sofa Interview: JLR’s Levent Yuksel on scaling green logistics solutions At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2024 in Bonn, Germany, Levent Yuksel, freight operations director at JLR sits down on the Red Sofa to discuss how we can scale green logistics solutions by working in partnership.
Red Sofa Interview: Empowering excellence for women in the supply chain Watch Sabine Isenbort, manager of inbound logistics operations at Ford Europe, Isa Kalinska, lead of logistics and distribution at JLR, and Sonia Santors, vice-president of worldwide manufacturing at Bosch on the Red Sofa at ALSC Europe 2024 in Bonn.
Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog Follow our recap blog below for the key highlights and knowledge shared at ALSC Europe 2024. Even though the event is over, the insight doesn’t stop, and we will continue to update this blog with the most valuable insights, data and quotes from automotive experts discussing how to deliver a competitive edge, through reducing complexity, increasing flexibility and maximising capacity. Jump to key highlights:Dr Michael Nikolaides, BMW on market volatilityMartina Graser, Ford Europe on securing ocean-based capacityIza Kalinska, JLR, Sabine Isenbort, Ford Europe and Sonia Santos, Bosch on the Red SofaLevent Yuksel, JLR Red Sofa Interview and article on ‘win win’ opportunities for collaborationJean-Marc Carlicchi, Renault Group on the ‘new never-normal’Jean Christophe Deville, Toyota Motor Europe Red Sofa Interview and article on advantageous partnershipsOliver Bronder, VW Group Logistics keynote panel Automotive Logistics
JLR’s strategic shift towards a carbon-free future JLR is on a transformative journey to drastically reduce its Scope 3 freight carbon emissions. Under the leadership of freight operations director Levent Yuksel, the company is redefining its logistics services to align with its carbon net-zero ambitions, setting a new standard for supply chain sustainability in the automotive industry. Megan Kelly
How Group Logistics is overcoming crises and shaping Volkswagen's future supply chain Volkswagen Group Logistics can increasingly master disruptions thanks to greater resiliency, but its managing director Simon Motter is making sure the group is ready to deliver on long-term goals for electrification, sustainability and cost. Christopher Ludwig
Maxime Picat, Stellantis talks strategy and influencing supply chain and manufacturing design The chief purchasing and supply chain officer, who leads all procurement functions including logistics, gives an exclusive interview on improving supplier relations, planning for the future of the battery supply chain, the growing influence of supply chain costs and localisation, and why Stellantis needs to ensure it has access to critical logistics capacity. Megan Kelly
