Britishvolt collapse a shock to UK’s electric vehicle goals The collapse of Britishvolt’s battery manufacturing ambitions in the UK, which was announced last week, is a setback for the UK automotive sector as it strives to become a competitive market for electric vehicle production. Marcus Williams
AL FVL Winter 2021 digital edition – Vision80: a new line of sight for Lotus Cars The winter edition of Automotive and Finished Vehicle Logistics magazine is out now, featuring an in-depth focus on the fast-paced transformation at Lotus Cars. Michael Dickinson, executive director of supply at the high-end sportscar maker, explains how integrating supply chain functions and scaling operations will put Lotus on the map. Automotive Logistics
Start-up pace, high-end experience at Lotus It is all change as Lotus gears up to make itself a global contender in the production of high-end, electric sportscars. Michael Dickinson, executive director of supply, describes how integrating supply chain functions and scaling operations will help Lotus keep pace with launches while remaining as agile as any new player would be. By Christopher Ludwig and Marcus Williams Christopher Ludwig Marcus Williams
Marcelo Navarro to lead logistics at Lotus as it expands global supply chain As it gears up to launch new, electric models and produce in China, Lotus Group has reorganised its supply chain management, with Mike Dickinson now leading an integrated purchasing and supply chain division, and Marcelo Wilson Navarro responsible for logistics. Jason Dunn Christopher Ludwig
DHL Supply Chain supports monthly mobility with outbound services Well established as a global inbound logistics provider, DHL Supply Chain is also refining its services to the outbound sector as end customers choose to use the vehicles they drive in different ways. Marcus Williams
Lotus Cars contracts DHL to handle inbound logistics in UK Sportscar maker Lotus Cars has chosen DHL Supply Chain to manage warehousing and transport operations for production of the Emira sportscar on a five-year contract. Operations will start next month. Marcus Williams
Groupe PSA report: Connecting a supply chain par excellence PSA’s vision of end-to-end supply chain planning will help support its global expansion and acquisition of Opel, as the combined operations roll out some 59 new model launches by 2021 Christopher Ludwig
