BMW’s Debrecen plant accelerates EV production with just-in-sequence delivery and virtual assembly planning BMW’s Debrecen plant is using digitalisation and just-in-sequence delivery to speed towards series production of the iX3. Megan Kelly
Dieter Braun on how Audi is turning supply chain motion into progress In the first part of a special interview series, read how Audi is confronting challenges in the automotive market with an emphasis on a holistic supply chain function that makes a positive contribution to the carmaker’s production and products. Head of supply chain Dieter Braun reveals how logistics can add value across the order-to-delivery process. Christopher Ludwig
Trump’s reciprocal trade tariffs set to reshape global automotive supply chains and disrupt industry investment The US aims to impose reciprocal tariffs around the world, triggering potential trade wars that could impact automotive logistics networks and dampen investment. Megan Kelly
North American supply chain under Trump: How the IRA pause affects the EV supply chain As Trump halts EV incentives, North America’s EV supply chain faces uncertainty. Automotive Logistics explores the logistics and market implications. Megan Kelly
How Trump’s Panama Canal threat could reshape the automotive supply chain In his inauguration speech, second-term US president Donald Trump promised to “retake” the Panama Canal, claiming it was operated by China. Megan Kelly
A digital transformation at Seat Martorell Seat is working to enhance its Martorell assembly plant and integrating advanced digital technologies in what it describes as the biggest transformation in its history. Automotive Logistics talks to its logistics director Enric Martí Marcus Williams
Insourcing and localising supply chains help BMW stay flexible Insourcing and localising are two of the ways that BMW Spartanburg is staying flexible and lean while growing, according to Oliver Bilstein, vice-president of logistics and production control, BMW Manufacturing. Megan Kelly
‘Performing while transforming’ BMW's logistics in Spartanburg: Special series In the first of our special focus on the logistics for the carmaker’s largest vehicle plant, VP of logistics Oliver Bilstein explains how BMW is investing in digitalisation, space and people to manage complexity, prepare for electrification and mitigate capacity shortages in the US. Christopher Ludwig
Material mission impossible: digital control of BMW’s inbound logistics BMW has enhanced material planning and control systems for its Spartanburg plant across JIS, JIT and global flows, in close collaboration with Munich and partners in North America. Christopher Ludwig
BMW rides the path of logistics automation BMW is expanding physical logistics at Spartanburg ahead of EV production, whilst implementing more digital and autonomous technology. Christopher Ludwig
Knowing where to be lean and where to be robust in GM’s supply chain GM has pursued multiple strategies to increase resilience, from strategic inventory buffers to increasing localisation in North America, according to purchasing chief Jeff Morrison. Christopher Ludwig
BMW will make Neue Klasse EV platform in Mexico BMW is investing €800m ($855.8m) in its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico to produce new generation electric vehicles based its Neue Klasse EV architecture from 2027. Marcus Williams
The logistics of resiliency for General Motors Edgard Pezzo, executive director of global logistics and containerisation, explains how GM has invested in visibility, extra logistics capacity and focused on collaboration to protect the carmaker’s supply chain. He spoke ahead of the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global Conference, where he joins on a panel on logistics resiliency. Christopher Ludwig
Daimler installs automated parts warehouse in Düsseldorf Daimler has installed an automated small parts warehouse at its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van assembly plant in Düsseldorf, Germany. Marcus Williams
BMW deploys more hydrogen fuel cell trucks for logistics in Leipzig BMW is expanding the fleet of hydrogen fuel cell trucks it uses to manage parts movements at its Leipzig plant in Germany. Marcus Williams
ABP turns to Inform for digital vehicle management at Southampton Logistics software specialist Inform is providing an integrated and scalable cloud management system for Associated British Ports’ (ABP) vehicle terminal operations. Marcus Williams
German border controls threaten inbound parts supply Germany’s decision to suddenly impose travel restrictions across borders with Austria and the Czech Republic, and to those travelling from Slovakia, has drawn criticism from across the automotive industry as freight queues threaten to delay parts deliveries. Marcus Williams
