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The latest insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2024

Hello everyone and welcome to the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024 recap blog, from our event which took place on 24-26th September at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. Stay tuned to get the latest updates and insights on our conference speakers and the sessions here!

Communication is critical when managing organisational change

The demand for digital technology to manage risk and build in resiliency to the automotive supply chain has accelerated since the disruption caused by the Covid pandemic and the consequent semiconductor shortage. That technological adoption is also driving organisational change at the carmakers and tier suppliers, according to speakers at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

ALSC Digital Strategies North America: Recap blog

Follow our recap blog below for key highlights and knowledge shared at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024, which focused on digitalising North America’s end-to-end automotive supply chain. Following the event in Nashville on 26-27 June, we will continue sharing news and features that relate to the speakers and companies involved in the event. Keep following the blog, as we will share videos straight from the main stage and the Red Sofa at the event!

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America - Day one wrap-up

As Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America 2024 kicks off for the first time ever, join us to take a look at all the inspiring content of the day. From discussions on organisational and supply chain transformation, to risk-sensing and increasing visibility through digital tools.

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global: Recap

Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 in Detroit.

Keeping the flow in Mexico – ensuring supply chain continuity

Ivan Davila, Director of Logistics at Nissan Mexicana discusses the carmaker’s ambitions in efficiency and systems, and is joined on a panel by American Axle Manufacturing, Ascent and Wallenius Wilhelmsen to discuss managing logistics bottlenecks and mitigating disruptions.

Six notes on a supply chain crisis: key takeaways from ALSC Global 2022

Summing up what was said at this year’s Detroit event: flexibility rules the waves of logistics, but supply chain managers want better visibility and data to make decisions, while investing in the right skills and labour.

Keeping the flow – ensuring tier one supply chain continuity in the era of disruption

Executives from major tier one suppliers and logistics providers reveal the flexibility and tools they have used to minimise downtime and delivery delays.

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.

Communication and creativity are crucial to withstand supply chain turbulence

The automotive industry has faced a perfect storm of troubles over the last 18 months. Namely, a year of global shutdowns resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, bottlenecks, labour shortages, and a deficit in semiconductors. This has shone a light on the once inconspicuous drudgery of logistics providers who make the commercial world go around.

American Axle opens factory in Spain for European growth

GM strike brings widespread disruption to US supply chain

Kintetsu World Express buying APL Logistics