JLR brings AI-driven quality control to major US Port Working with Israeli firm UVeye, JLR is deploying AI-powered inspection systems at key US entry points to build smarter, faster and more consistent automotive logistics while strengthening transparency, traceability and quality control across its supply chain. Emily Uwemedimo
How Magna keeps the bugs out of wooden packaging for international shipments Packaging automotive parts for international shipments is subject to strict phytosanitary regulations on pest control. Magna International’s Bridget Grewal details the cost of contamination and the strategies for treatment. Marcus Williams
Hyundai boosts factory automation through partnership with tech provider Nvidia Hyundai is working with Nvidia to apply AI technologies across its operations and optimise manufacturing and logistics. Marcus Williams
Audi and FAW start production of Q6L e-tron in Changchun supported by sustainable automated logistics and production Audi FAW NEV will manufacture mid-sized and full-sized PPE vehicles at the new factory, which has annual capacity for 150,000 vehicles and the batteries to power them Marcus Williams
German Association of the Automotive Industry has published a new auditing standard for logistics – VDA 6.8 Process Audit Supply Chain The VDA’s Logistics Committee chairman, Simon Motter, who is head of Volkswagen Group Logistics, said the new VDA auditing standard addresses the importance of smooth supply chain processes for the entire automotive industry Marcus Williams
Red Sofa interview | Daimler Truck’s Marion Gillich on tracking supplier risk with AI and digital tools Marion Gillich, head of supplier risk management at Daimler Truck took to the Red Sofa at ALSC Digital Strategies Europe to discuss the company’s digital transformation, including how Daimler collects data from suppliers and uses it to predict and manage supplier risk.
JLR leads logistics innovation with closed-loop seat foam recycling, advancing circular economy principles through the automotive supply chain JLR is transforming automotive logistics with closed-loop seat foam recycling. Through partnerships and innovation, it is advancing a circular economy, cutting emissions, and securing sustainable supply chains for luxury vehicles. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Frank Göller explains how Catena-X is making manufacturing logistics processes more efficient and resilient Catena-X, the worldwide initiative to create an open data-sharing network, has moved into a new phase of international development. Audi’s head of digital strategy and portfolio management for production and logistics, Frank Göller, is head of internationalisation at the Catena-X association. He explains to Automotive Logistics how developing global standards for cross-border data exchange will make manufacturing logistics processes more efficient and resilient. Marcus Williams
Better visibility supported by digital technology makes for a more resilient supply chain at Brose Group Uncloaking blind spots in the automotive supply chain requires a continuous and collaborative strategy aimed at greater scrutiny of inventory management, transport and manufacturing processes, supported by the latest digital tools, according to Agnieszka Kubiak, senior vice-president logistics at Brose Group. Megan Kelly Marcus Williams
Antolin, Gestamp and Fersa embrace AI to transform industrial processes Autoparts from Spain, a collaborative digital project among automotive suppliers that provides intelligence on the automotive equipment and components industry, reports that the radical transformation of the industry supported by artificial intelligence (AI), is providing opportunities for tier suppliers, with benefits already registered by members Antolin, Fersa Bearings and Gestamp. Marcus Williams
Auto1 Group rolls out Inform optimisation tools across European network Used car trading platform Auto1 Group has expanded its agreement with Inform and is rolling out the logistics software specialist’s yard management and workshop optimisation systems across ten refurbishment locations in Europe. Marcus Williams
Gestamp redefines supply chain management for industry 4.0 Under the guidance of Diego Mallada, chief information officer for digitalisation, Gestamp is emerging as a leader in integrating digital networks and AI across its supply chain. Gestamp, an expert in metal automotive components and body-in-white, is revolutionising automotive supply chain management through advanced industry 4.0 strategies, emphasising federated networks and superior data quality. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Red Sofa Interview: VW logistics using rail and digital twins to boost sustainable operations in US and Mexico Christoph Hartmann, head of Transport Networks, VW Group Logistics is using digital twins to help improve inbound logistics, and is adapting lessons learned in Europe to boost digitalisation and sustainability.
BMW battery cell centre integrates engineering, purchasing and production to scale supply chain BMW’s new battery cell pilot plant close to Munich will help the carmaker standardise and increase production and supply chain process across battery manufacturing and supply Christopher Ludwig
BMW digitalises logistics and maintenance in Mexico BMW is applying the lean, green and digital principles underpinning its iFactory strategy to make logistics more predictable at its plant in San Luis Potosi in Mexico, according to the plant’s CEO, Harald Gottsche Peter Murphy
AI and automation need people and quality data to succeed In the automotive industry’s relentless quest for efficiency, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) may seem like silver bullets, and panellists at the recent automation livestream on our Automotive Manufacturing Solutions sister site agreed that these rapidly improving technologies can indeed bring enormous benefits. However, the road to successful automation is one with a fair few obstacles. Illya Verpraet
Unipart Logistics using digital technology for Kubota aftermarket Unipart Logistics, the supply chain services division of Unipart Group, has extended its partnership with equipment maker Kubota UK to provide aftermarket warehouse operations. Marcus Williams
Mena aftermarket: Playing a bigger part Overall economic growth may be lacklustre, but automotive aftermarket sales are on the increase in the Middle East and North Africa Richard Brown
Pairing up for progress: The advance of digital twins Offering a more accurate picture of an asset or process than simple modelling systems, digital twins are now widespread in the automotive industry. Soon they may be essential Steve Garnsey
