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Working together to shape sustainable EV supply chains – ALSC Ideas Lab wrap-up

Following a workshop on sustainable EV supply chains at ALSC Global, Chep’s Sean Maguire discusses the challenges that the industry faces in maintaining sustainable supply chains whilst ramping up EV production, including managing varying cycle times and the importance of creating open forums

Raising up finished vehicle logistics quality – ALSC Ideas Lab wrap-up

Dennis Manns recaps a workshop on damage prevention and quality, and reveals why staying connected across the supply chain is critical, especially at a time when inventories are so low that there is literally no car to lose.

The power of data-driven supply chains – ALSC Ideas Lab wrap-up

Following a workshop on data-driven supply chain at ALSC Global, Tech Mahindra’s Akhil Dabas discusses the role that integrated data analytics can play in influencing supplier and manufacturing decisions – and gives advice as to how the industry can move past buzzword towards realising end-to-end visibility.

On the sidelines ALSC Global end of conference wrap up: this is only the beginning

Christopher Ludwig recounts highlights from Day 2 of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live, including key objectives in data management and potential increases in localisation

Finished Vehicle Logistics: Reducing miles, increasing productivity

Glovis America and Rubicon VLS discuss the challenges and changing dynamics in measuring vehicle logistics KPIs and costs with vehicle logistics industry veteran, Dennis Manns.

Rethinking the semiconductor supply chain

Executives from Nissan North America, electronics supplier Johnson Electric and semiconductor association SEMI Americas discuss the longer-term strategies required to make the automotive semiconductor supply chain more stable and secure.

Accelerate to net zero in the supply chain

Sustainability leaders from General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Kuehne and Nagel discuss how they are working together on common standards, actions and performance to better measure and reduce emissions in the global supply chain, including through The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment.

On the sidelines at ALSC Global Live: the calm before the perfect storm

Christopher Ludwig introduces Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live in Detroit, as the North American industry meets in the midst of massive disruption and change across automotive supply chain and manufacturing.

Holding back the tiers: The automotive supplier perspective

Automotive supplier Benteler, diversified aftermarket distributor First Brands Group together with Maersk outline strategies specific to mitigating risk for automotive tier suppliers.

Crossing continents and back again – mitigating global logistics and cross-border bottlenecks

Learn how Magna Powertrain, CNW Courier Network, D-Troy and TLE are collaborating and adapting to overcome international logistics and supply chain challenges, including ocean and cross-border services in North America, with technology, partnership and localisation strategies.

Developing packaging and logistics for electric vehicle supply chains

Logistics and packaging providers are working increasingly with new start-up and traditional OEMs to meet the needs of EV supply chains. Executives from Ryder and Orbis share insights on the ongoing changes, challenges and opportunities.

Talking strategic planning with Kelly Bysouth, IAC’s chief supply chain officer

The global tier one supplier’s top supply chain and procurement executive talks about the importance of joining up data across the network and organisation, maintaining free cash flow in inventory considerations and why she wouldn’t take the job unless she was chief supply chain officer and not only procurement.

Optimise to thrive: how Ford, Carter Logistics and Ryder are redefining freight networks

Leaders from the North American automotive logistics market share insights, including on Ford’s service parts and customer service network, as well as lead logistics provider strategies from Ryder and Carter.

Building a better North American supply chain with Nissan, Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen

To cap off the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live conference, senior supply chain and logistics leaders discuss and debate the key challenges and opportunities defining their organisations’ pathway to success.

Best practices to reduce shipping costs with major carriers

Freight pricing specialists AFMS gives an inside track on best practices to negotiate best-in-class shipping rates with major carriers in North America and beyond.

Goodbye from Detroit at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live

Editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig ends the conference but points to a new beginning in supply chain partnerships, which will be necessary if the industry is to manage through current disruptions and meet the changing needs of electrification, sustainability and new technology.

On the sidelines ALSC Global Day 1 in review: logistics data, mitigating shortages and managing the chip crisis

Christopher Ludwig recounts highlights of the first day of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live, picking out highlights and learnings from OEM, tier supplier and logistics providers at the event.

Navigating continuous disruption across global supply chains

Experts from North American tier supplier American Axle, premium freight supplier Quick and container shipping and logistics giant Maersk talk about how to reduce risk, including network redesigns, modal shifts, data management and advanced planning.

Talking logistics leadership with Volkswagen’s Anu Goel

In an inspiring conversation, the logistics veteran speaks personally about the approaches, philosophies and mindsets that have helped him and his team to navigate these turbulent times, and to take steps to become more resilient and better equipped for the future.

Global automotive outlook: A rocky road, but better times are ahead

Top analyst Brandon Mason explains the depth of the semiconductor shortage and its impacts on vehicle production and sales, but also looks ahead to a fast-changing automotive and supply chain landscape across North America.

Charge the new era of automotive supply chains

Executives from Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) of Canada, SEA Electric and DSV discuss how electrification and digitalisation are changing supply chain requirements, including new partnerships, innovations and technologies to future proof growth and ensure efficiency.

Welcome to Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live 2021 in Detroit!

Semiconductor shortages, spiking container shipping rates, the ‘everything shortage’ – it’s a challenging time in the automotive supply chain, and that made it the perfect time for the industry to reunite for the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Live in Detroit. Christopher Ludwig welcomes attendees in person and online, with all session content available on-demand at Automotive Logistics.

Recoding the supply chain

Hear executives from General Motors, aThingz and Visteon Corporation discuss how AI, predictive analytics, real-time tracking and other tools are accelerating digital transformation of automotive supply chains.