Continental to make its own chips with GlobalFoundries The tier one supplier has established a business unit called Advanced Electronics and Semiconductor Solutions and will be making the components in Europe and Asia. Marcus Williams
Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN to debut in Singapore with senior OEMs, suppliers and tech leaders shaping regional strategy ALSC ASEAN debuts in Singapore on 28 Oct, uniting OEMs and suppliers to shape the region’s supply chain and EV strategy. Automotive Logistics
Continental to make Automotive a separate European company and sell OESL business Continental is spinning off its Automotive business unit and selling the Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) business of ContiTech as it looks for greater flexibility in responding to automotive market trends Marcus Williams
Mexico now seventh largest auto producer with 3.8m vehicles made and exporting 3.3m units globally There is a high demand for the parts supplied by Mexicoʼs tier one suppliers, with 87% production going for export, making it a powerhouse for the wider North American automotive market. Automotive Logistics talks to some of the leaders about maintaining a resilient supply chain. Simon Warburton
Vitesco Technologies signs DHL Supply Chain as lead logistics provider in Europe (Updated April 19) Vitesco Technologies has signed a five-year contract with DHL Supply Chain lead logistics provider services to manage material flow from suppliers to its 12 European production plants. DHL said that was equivalent to 100,000 annual transport movements and accounted for a third of Vitesco Technologies total freight volume. Marcus Williams
Enno Straten to head Automotive Aftermarket division at Continental From November 1 this year Enno Straten will take over as head of Continental’s Automotive Aftermarket business segment. He replaces Peter Wagner who is leaving the company. Marcus Williams
US Senate investigates forced labour in auto supply chain The US Senate Committee on Finance is looking into the use of Chinese forced labour in the automotive supply chain, and has sent letters to global carmakers and tier one suppliers to ascertain how they are sourcing materials and overseeing their supply chains. Marcus Williams
Continental using Toledo distribution centre to speed deliveries in Spain Groupe CAT is operating a newly built logistics facility near Toledo in Spain aimed at making tyre distribution in the region more efficient for Continental. Marcus Williams
Stronger logistics accelerate Mexico’s recovery This session at Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Mexico focuses on how carmakers such as Volkswagen and logistics providers are improving logistics in Mexico to ensure the region remain a major competitive force in the North American and global industry.
Logistics powering growth – interview with Roberta Palacio, Contitech Roberta Palacio explains what Continental division Contitech is doing to strengthen its logistics across North America and the role that Mexico is playing in its supply chain across the Americas.
Volkswagen strives for strong logistics for a stronger future in Mexico Carmakers and their suppliers of parts and logistics services are making some sizeable investments in Mexico following two years of Covid disruption. Those investments are essential to build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain for the future of the Mexican car industry, including producing electric vehicles. Marcus Williams
A fab future for the automotive sector A shortage of semiconductors is hampering global automotive production. Bettina Weiss, chief of staff and global smart mobility lead at electronics association SEMI, tells Marcus Williams why this is happening and why OEMs need to forge more direct links with the chip manufacturers Marcus Williams
Semiconductor shortage will hit auto industry well into 2021 An ongoing shortage in semiconductor supply is disrupting production of parts and vehicles around the world. The supply bottleneck, which is caused by a combination of factors, including the impact of Covid-19 on production in the first half of 2020 and on manufacturing investment, is affecting a number of major carmakers and their suppliers. Marcus Williams
Continental develops autonomous AGV for parts handling Parts supplier Continental is developing its own automated guided vehicle (AGV) for the movement of heavy parts in its production facilities. Autonomous AGVs are currently being trialled at plants in Zvolen (Slovakia) and Frankfurt am Main (Germany), and moving material for brake production. They can carry loads of more than a ton. Marcus Williams
Watch: How to mitigate falling profits in the automotive supply base Following our latest report: Automotive Tier Supplier Profit Analysis 2020, watch our webinar: How to mitigate falling profits in the automotive supply base, where our automotive analysts provide more in-depth insights into where Tier 1 supplier profit margins are heading, what the impact will be across the supply chain, and learn about practical insights around how to manage margin compression. You can also download the entire report for free: Automotive Tier Supplier Profit Analysis 2020. For answers to the Q&A that were not covered during the webinar, see additional answers from the presenters here.
Automotive suppliers buying and spinning their way into high tech segments As BorgWarner’s acquisition of Delphi Technologies shows, tier one automotive suppliers are turning to acquisitions and restructuring their business to focus on advanced technology, helping to protect margins, avoid commodification and transition to electrified powertrains Daniel Harrison Christopher Ludwig
Tearing profits apart: how tier one automotive suppliers can mitigate shrinking margins The latest report by Automotive from Ultima Media examines the profits and outlook for the top 20 automotive parts suppliers and explores the strategies and solutions they should consider to avoid significant disruption in the 2020s. Automotive from Ultima Media
Automotive Tier Supplier Profit Analysis 2020: Mitigating Margin Compression Automotive tier 1 suppliers are facing unprecedented industry transformation in electrification along with economic uncertainty. Download this report on the top 20 global suppliers for a deep analysis of their historic margins, as well as solutions for how suppliers could cope with the growing pressures across the supply chain Automotive from Ultima Media
