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Watch: CNW Global’s strategy for resilient automotive supply chains

With global disruptions on the rise, agility and resilience are key to navigating supply chain challenges. Ahead of ALSC Europe 2025, Thomas Blank, vice president, EMEA at CNW Global shares how the company bridges the gap between planning and execution. He discusses industry challenges, CNW’s approach to supply chain integrity, and key trends shaping the future.

Watch: Lessons from a crisis – designing smarter automotive semiconductor and material supply chains

Leaders from SEMI Europe and CNW explore how OEMs, chipmakers and logistics providers are working together to mitigate semiconductor shortages.

Carmakers call for transparency in chip supply

The shortage of semiconductors has hit the automotive industry hard. As cars become more sophisticated, there is hardly any part of the vehicle, or the way that it is made, that does not rely on a microchip. Securing the supply of those chips has, therefore, become a key driver of operations.

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.

Watch: Preparing for a 99.99% chance of supply chain disruption

Disruptions in the automotive supply chain are a near certainty but nonetheless near impossible to pinpoint. Supply chain experts from automotive supplier Hella, tracking provider Wakeo and emergency freight provider CNW discuss the best ways to minimise risk.

Watch: Managing global supply chains in times of disruption

As the automotive industry faces logistics capacity and semiconductor shortages in the supply chain, experts from Volkswagen Group, emergency freight provider CNW and packaging specialist CHEP discuss systems and strategies to improve resilience.

Technology solutions are not a silver bullet in turbulent times

Panellists at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain North America Live conference agreed that digital supply chain tools have been a great help in navigating urbulent times, however OEMs like Volkswagen think more fundamental gains are reached when people look beyond standard solutions.

Watch: Optimising supply chain demand and capacity planning

Manufacturers are facing recovering but uncertain automotive demand, while limits in ocean and air freight capacity risk disruption and cost increeses. In this session at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Live, experts from Toyota North America, Adient and CNW discuss strategies for improving demand forecasting and network planning across transport modes.

Watch: Q&A on North American vehicle ports – Livestream Hour

Experts including Chris Connor from the American Association of Port Authorities and IT specialist Inform answer questions on North American port vehicle-handling operations, investments, digitalisation and insight on managing through the coronavirus crisis.

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 13 – Start-up OEM supply chains with INEOS Automotive

Watch this discussion to hear key insights and ask questions to our special guest panel including INEOS Automotive’s head of supply chain management, Marko Weisshaar

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 12 – North American vehicle ports

This week’s show will feature insights into how leading automotive ports have adapted rapidly to manage the crisis, how they are using digital technologies and investing in smart infrastructure to better support the automotive supply chain.

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 11 – Rebuilding greener supply chains

In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we look at the how the automotive industry is using new technology to design and execute greener, more sustainable supply chains including reduced emissions and responding to changing legislation. With insight from Kuehne + Nagel, University of Applied Science Stuttgart and CSR Europe.

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 10 – How Volkswagen is transforming plant logistics with AI, analytics and cloud technology

In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the technology and processes that are accelerating more connected, data-driven supply chains, and the greater role they will play in the post-coronavirus automotive industry. With special guests from Volkswagen, research institute Fraunhofer ISST and tech startup SYNAOS.

Watch: Automotive Supply Chain June Update with Volkswagen Group and Visteon – Leadership in a Crisis

Our coronavirus series provide critical information and strategic insight to help design more resilient automotive supply chains. In our June update, key decision makers, including from Volkswagen Group and Visteon, share insight on the challenges of leadership in a crisis and how to respond to build stronger supply chains.Watch the recording below and you can download the presentation slides from this livestream here.

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 9 – Automotive Supply Chain in Focus – Europe

In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we discuss key challenges facing Europe’s automotive manufacturers and suppliers with electronics and wiring harness supplier LEONI and with PWC, covering the strategies required to continue to restart and recover, as well as the structural changes that may change the shape of the supply chain. Hosted by editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig.

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 8 – Ford’s insourcing of logistics through technology

Join this special digital transformation livestream session on how IT and technology solutions are supporting supply chain during the crisis, including a major digitalisation project for Ford’s logistics and supply chain management across key regions. Hosted by Christopher Ludwig and featuring updates and insights from the crisis and beyond for automotive supply chain and manufacturing.

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 7 - Finished Vehicle Logistics: Restarting the network

This special livestream episode focuses on the finished vehicle logistics network and how it is preparing to restart for the new normal, with insights from Hyundai Glovis, ProAct and more. Hosted by Christopher Ludwig and featuring updates and insights from the crisis and beyond for automotive supply chain and manufacturing.

Watch: Livestream Coronavirus Series – Automotive Supply Chain May Update

Our monthly supply chain updates provide critical information for automotive production, purchasing and logistics professionals in the current crisis, and strategic insight to help companies design more resilient supply chains for the future. Watch the May update for the latest market forecasts from our automotive analyst and insight on how supply chains could be made more resilient from automotive supply chain expert Peter Weiss from Gartner.

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 6 – Aftermarket and Service Parts: Keeping the wheels moving

In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the pandemic’s impact on aftersales supply and the aftermarket, including the long-term effects on supply chains and what this means for managing inventory. With special guests from Toyota North America, LKQ Europe and CLEPA. Hosted by editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig.

USMCA will go ahead in July but automotive approval could take 18 months

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 5 – Mexico Automotive Supply Chain in Focus

In Episode 5 of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the key risks in the Mexican automotive supply chain, and strategies for successfully restarting manufacturing and supply chains, whilst preparing for USMCA implementation. With special guests from Volkswagen, the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and CNW. Hosted by editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig.

Disaster recovery: Prepared for the worst?