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US dealers are holding a winning hand – but must pivot in a fast-changing market

Patrick Manzi, chief economist at the National Automobile Dealers Association, predicts heady growth for vehicle retailers. But they will need support from OEMs and vehicle logistics experts to manage disruption and prepare for changes in the market.

Carbon reduction emerges as an important KPI for vehicle logistics

As OEMs pursue ambitious emission reduction targets, vehicle logistics managers and logistics providers must balance lower emissions with other KPIs including lead time and cost. In this session, experts from Volkswagen, ICL and the Smart Freight Centre discuss an industry framework for sustainability and standards for calculating emissions.

How Renault and Horizon Auto Logistics made lead and cost savings in the Mexican logistics network

Alfredo Riquelme from Renault explains how the OEM worked with Horizon to join up data across vehicle distribution and helped improve performance and increase market share in Mexico.

Can North American vehicle logistics ports get past Industry 3.0?

There are growing capacity demands on ports but many OEMs, processors and logistics carriers depend on manual processes. Experts from Volkswagen, Cognosos and Automobile Terminal point to processes and systems for improvements.

Dealing in low inventory: why dealers need maximum pipeline visibility

Brion Stapp explains how his Toyota dealership is adapting through Covid and supply chain disruption, and why vehicle logistics visibility will be so important to changing customer expectations and online sales strategies.

Now is the time to invest in sustainable port infrastructure

Ports are the gateway to supply chain recovery and growth for the North American automotive industry, and officials from the US Maritime Administration, Kuehne + Nagel and the American Association of Port Authorities see opportunity to strong returns on investment in capacity, transport links and digitalisation.

The path to predictive analytics for vehicle logistics: Nissan’s data-driven transformation

Nissan’s Steve Jernigan, along with IT experts from Proact and ICL, explain best practice for developing truly data-driven vehicle logistics across North America and beyond.

Protecting vehicle delivery quality, sustainably

Prevention is better than the cure when it comes to vehicle damage and insurance. Experts from ABI Tape, Trinity Rail and Horizon Auto Logistics discuss key strategies and data to maintain quality across North American vehicle logistics.

North American vehicle production outlook – keeping up with disruption

The US automotive market is bouncing back but faces further constraints in the supply chain, while OEMs are investing in an increasingly diverse powertrain and model mix. In this video, AutoForecast Solutions’s Joe McCabe analyses the risks and opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers.

Getting North American rail back on track for vehicle logistics

North American rail is critical to lead time and sustainability objectives for vehicle logistics, but the sector is in need of further investment for flexibility, electrification and network management.

US used vehicle demand brings innovation and opportunity to vehicle logistics

Strong demand for used vehicles, low inventory and rising prices are putting more importance on innovative vehicle logistics and distribution, with remarketing and auction retailers looking to carriers for solutions. Experts from Manheim Logistics, Glovis and ACERTUS share insights on succeeding in a hot market.

OEMs accelerate use of existing digital tools to manage vehicle logistics disruption

Nissan vehicle logistics manager Ryan Purman explains how the OEM is changing paradigms for vehicle logistics in the US, and Inform’s Dan Gosson points to opportunities in telematics and artificial intelligence.

Delivering electric vehicles in America: charging ahead with a heavy load

EV sales are on the rise in the US, and with that new logistics considerations for vehicle weight, charging infrastructure and services. Experts from Lucid, Glovis and the American Trucking Association discuss how best to prepare.