Watch on demand – Explore how industry experts are making packaging work for automation, regulation and data Watch Automotive Logistics’ livestream on demand to hear how industry leaders are designing packaging for automated and regulated operations.
Watch on demand - Why Supply Chain Planning and MES/MOM Must Work Together This webinar explores how integrating Supply Chain Planning (SCP) with Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) creates a resilient, data-driven digital thread.
Register now - Automotive Logistics livestream: 2026 in review and trends for 2027 As we near the end of 2026, Automotive Logistics will take a look back at the year’s biggest trends, challenges and developments in automotive supply chains, while looking ahead to what 2027 might have in store for the industry.
Watch on demand - ASEAN: Unlocking potential to drive supply chain performance and operational excellence While South-East Asia offers significant automotive growth potential, realising it requires addressing infrastructure constraints, resolving persistent logistics bottlenecks, and optimising regional supply chain flows. Join Automotive Logistics’ livestream to explore the opportunities and solutions shaping the region’s future.
Watch on demand - Digital supply chains: Beyond AI Hear how Mazda and others are positioning their digital supply chains for the next phase of AI-enabled transformation.
Watch on demand - Building the automotive supply chain of 2026 by embracing opportunity in a more dynamic market Gain insight into how the automotive supply chain is being positioned for 2026, as industry leaders discuss the implications of risk, network redesign, planning tools and evolving production strategies.
Watch on demand - Finished Vehicle Logistics: Turning trade changes into network gains Watch our livestream, covering how to navigate a fast-changing market, including analysis on tariffs and production from AutoForecast Solutions, plus Volkswagen Group on optimising its European network with new operations at the port of Venice.
Watch on demand - Packed to perfection: Delivering supply chain gains from automotive packaging Discover how packaging is becoming the next competitive edge in the automotive supply chain.
Watch on demand - The story of 2025: Key events, impacts and lessons of disruption Watch Automotive Logistics’ December livestream to reflect on a defining year for the global automotive logistics and supply chain community.
Watch on demand - Data: Silos, Security & Sovereignty livestream Learn how supply chain and technology leaders can work together to future-proof their data. With a mix of interviews and market intelligence, this livestream session details the steps organisations can take to manage their datasets effectively, ensure they are shared with trusted partners and can be utilised in real-time to provide actionable information.
Watch on demand - Leading automotive logistics through 2025: Key turning points and trends Watch on demand: Automotive Logistics’ livestream, ”Leading automotive logistics through 2025: Key turning points and trends”, to hear from industry thought leaders and gain actionable insights on overcoming today’s supply chain challenges.
Watch on demand - Accelerating change: the power of process-led transformation in automotive logistics Join this exclusive livestream to learn how carmakers like Toyota can leverage process mining and optimisation to contain costs, maximise revenue, and free up working capital in supply chain and logistics.
Watch: Balancing sustainability, resilience and profitability in the automotive supply chain This livestream with Mercedes-Benz explores how supply chain stakeholders can use machine learning to develop a more resilient, sustainable logistics network.
Watch: Finished Vehicle Logistics survey results – what’s next for global outbound logistics? In this Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain livestream, Stellantis’s head of vehicle logistics for North America, Nick Thompson, and RPM’s Bill Kerrigan discuss results, trends and actions from the second global Finished Vehicle Logistics global survey.
Driving greener practices: Sustainability in the automotive industry The automotive industry’s sustainability efforts have gone from nice-to-have to mission-critical as consumers and regulators demand cleaner vehicles. Learn how end-to-end supply chain planning is helping manufacturers find new opportunities to go green in this on-demand webinar.
On-demand webinar: From S&OP to real-time IBP with Kinaxis and 4flow Learn how to shift your automotive supply chain planning into high gear with real-time integrated business planning. Check out this on-demand webinar covering the latest automotive supply chain planning challenges and how transforming your S&OP process can help tackle them.
Watch: Beyond Brexit – Navigating global trade and customs (EP.5) Watch this Livestream Hour episode to get the inside track on coping with Brexit and optimising global trade processes, with exclusive insight from customs experts at Volvo Cars and GEFCO
Watch Webinar Recording: Optimizing Supply Chain Resiliency Through Integrated Planning & Execution Watch this webinar to hear from experts in the field from International Automotive Components (IAC) Group, Blue Yonder, KPMG and Microsoft for an informative, thought-provoking complimentary webinar on the challenges the Supply Chain has faced during Covid 19 and how to approach future crisis.
Watch: Supporting production through automation – from AI to cobots (Ep.4) This Livestream Hour episode discusses how automation and AI can support automotive manufacturing with technology leaders from BMW and Ford, together with systems and software specialists.
Watch: Middle East and North Africa supply chains – the route to recovery (EP.3) Watch this Livestream for the latest insight on vehicle demand, production and trade across Middle East and North Africa automotive supply chains, plus insights with General Motors’ head of purchasing and supply chain for the Middle East, Sulaiman Pallak. Forecast available for download.
Watch: Sustainable packaging – unwrapping a greener automotive supply chain (EP.2) This Automotive Logistics Livestream Hour episode focuses on efficiency and sustainability in automotive packaging, featuring packaging experts John Ferry from EV startup Lucid Motors and packaging consultant Rodney Salmon
Watch: Supply Chain Update – coronavirus crisis impacts and US election implications (EP.1) Automotive Logistics’ Livestream Hour season 2 kicks off with the latest forecasts on global vehicle production, a review of supply chain trends and insight into what the US presidential election results could mean for the sector.
Watch: Livestream Hour Season Finale | Part 2: Update from North America with Honda and Benteler Don’t miss the last Livestream Hour episode this season as our guests provide insight on how the coronavirus crisis is currently affecting the supply chain in North America, featuring Hector Martinez from Honda de Mexico and Maxim Serov from global tier 1 Benteler. Wednesday July 29th at 9.30 EST | 14.30 BST | 15.30 CET
Watch: Livestream Hour Season Finale Part 1: Global logistics lessons with the Volkswagen Group As part of our finale for this season’s Livestream Hour, watch this exclusive interview with our special guest Matthias Braun, who leads digitalisation and concept development for group logistics at the Volkswagen Group, on how the carmaker has managed its supply chain through all phases of the coronavirus crisis so far, and lessons for the future
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: How Ford digitalised and insourced global supply chain processes | Your Questions Answered Part II with Amlan Bose Ford is transforming its supply chain and logistics processes in a number of key regions, including creating an in-house 4PL and rolling out a dynamic transport management system. Following discussion on our popular Livestream Hour edition focused on digitalisation in supply chain and logistics, Ford’s Amlan Bose rejoins Christopher Ludwig to address audience questions on topics including challenges to rollout, whether the system and insourcing will spread to other regions, and how digital control towers are helping Ford in the Covid-19 crisis.
Watch: ‘Covid is accelerating digital supply chain and production’ | Your questions answered with EY’s Bart Huthwaite Following our popular Livestream Hour edition focused on digitalisation in supply chain and logistics, Bart Huthwaite, principal for automotive and transportation at EY, rejoins Christopher Ludwig to address audience questions on topics including digital twins, industrial IOT, trade wars and changing production models.
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. Christopher Ludwig
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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.
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.
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 4 – Tier Suppliers on the Road to Recovery The Livestream Hour features intelligence and updates on important automotive value chain developments, Covid-19-related topics and best practice featuring special guests and experts, as well as behind-the-headlines INSIGHT from our editors and analysts. In Episode 4, we discuss the key areas that suppliers especially need to consider as the automotive industry stirs back into action, including supply chain and logistics processes, sourcing considerations, digital tools and collaboration.
Watch: Livestream Coronavirus Series – Automotive Supply Chain April Update Part of our ongoing Livestream series, the monthly supply chain update provides insight on what the coronavirus crisis will mean for automotive manufacturing and logistics. In this episode you will hear from Matteo Fini, Executive Director, Automotive Supply Chain and Technology, IHS Markit and Fathi Tlatli, President Global Sector Auto-Mobility DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation.
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 3 – India Automotive Supply Chain in Focus In Episode 3, in collaboration with The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), we explore the global export, supply chain and logistics challenges and opportunities in India with a special guest panel that include Meritor, Sona Comstar, TCI and others. The Livestream Hour features intelligence and updates on important automotive value chain developments, Covid-19-related topics and best practice featuring special guests and experts, as well as behind-the-headlines INSIGHT from our editors and analysts.
Watch: Your questions answered | Restarting automotive production in the new normal In a follow up to our Livestream Hour episode on restarting production, we bring our guest panel back together to answer audience that we couldn’t get to during the live session, including topics on automation, logistics, inventory and future sourcing. Featuring Ralf Bechmann from ROI Management Consulting, and AMS editor Nick Holt, hosted by Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 2 – Restarting Automotive Production in the New Normal The Livestream Hour features intelligence and updates on important automotive value chain developments, Covid-19-related topics and best practice featuring special guests and experts, as well as behind-the-headlines INSIGHT from our editors and analysts. In Episode 2, supply chain expert Ralf Bechmann discusses how OEMs and tier suppliers together with Christopher Ludwig and AMS editor Nick Holt.
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 1 – US coronavirus crisis in focus Part of a new weekly series, this episode features global updates and automotive supply chain insight on the coronavirus crisis in the US. Featuring an in-depth Q&A with Kristin Dziczek, vice-president of the renowned Center for Automotive Research (CAR) covering US federal stimulus, supply chain disruption and manufacturing process changes aimed at containing the spread of the virus and protecting workers.
Watch: Your Questions Answered | The Coronavirus Series: Automotive Supply Chain March Update Following our first Livestream Coronavirus Automotive Supply Chain Update, our panellists reconvene to discuss audience questions that were not answered during the broadcast. Watch this exclusive video recording of the discussion covering the long-term impacts of the coronavirus crisis on global vehicle demand, economic and environmental policy, logistics and manufacturing operations.
Watch: Livestream | The Coronavirus Series – Automotive Supply Chain March Update Presented by Automotive from Ultima Media, hear from our analysts as they share insight on how the coronavirus crisis will impact global vehicle sales and what it will mean for automotive manufacturing and logistics. You will also hear from Supply Chain and Technology Strategist, Wolfgang Lehmacher, and his views on how supply chains could the crisis could lead to permanent changes in the wider supply chain.
