Schaeffler's Tuan Vi on addressing visibility gaps and fragmentation in Southeast Asia At ALSC ASEAN 2026, Schaeffler's Tuan Vi joined Automotive Logistics on the Red Sofa to discuss visibility gaps and regulatory fragmentation across Southeast Asia, while explaining how the company plans to scale up a successful AI-powered data collection pilot in Vietnam to improve supply chain visibility across the region. Automotive Logistics
Schaeffler to cut nearly 3,500 jobs and shut down five plants in Europe Tier one supplier Schaeffler has announced additional measures as part of its latest performance improvement programme that will see the company eliminate 3,460 positions across Europe and close five sites in the region. James McLoughlin
ASEAN automotive supply chain leaders share strategies for long-term resilience Schaeffler's Tuan Vi and Bridgestone's Eric van Steen told Automotive Logistics during its recent ASEAN livestream how visibility, flexibility and scenario planning can improve a business' preparedness when dealing with supply chain disruption. Automotive Logistics
Schaeffler and Bridgestone discuss strategies for optimising operations in a fragmented ASEAN market During Automotive Logistics' recent ASEAN livestream, Schaeffler's Tuan Vi and Bridgestone's Eric van Steen shared their strategies for overcoming fragmentation in the ASEAN market, emphasising the value of network optimisation, supplier diversification and end-to-end visibility. Automotive Logistics
Bridgestone Asia Pacific highlights the importance of having both a local and global supply chain presence As ASEAN continues to attract EV investment, Bridgestone's Eric van Steen emphasised that both a local and global presence is necessary to support OEMs' ambitions. Automotive Logistics
ALSC Europe 2026 - Day 1 Wrap up ALSC Europe Day 1 saw speakers from Stellantis, Audi, Aston Martin, Volvo Cars, General Motors, and more explore how AI, digitalisation, real-time visibility and strategic collaboration are driving resilient, agile and value-driven supply chains. Automotive Logistics
Turning supply chain disruption into competitive advantage at GM, Schaeffler, and Toyota At ALSC Europe 2026 in Bonn, leaders from General Motors, Schaeffler, Maersk, Toyota Motor Europe and Kinaxis discussed how companies pulling ahead are the ones that have restructured how logistics fits into the enterprise before the crisis arrives. Anushka Dixit
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.
Digital tools for a more dynamic workforce Seat, Toyota and Schaeffler are leveraging digital technologies, including machine learning, AI and automation, to optimise supply chain processes and empower their workforce. Marcus Williams
UK government announces £725m skills reform package to create 50,000 new apprenticeships At a visit to McLaren's headquarters, UK prime minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new £725m package of reforms to the apprenticeship system to “tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth”. James McLoughlin
Building a roadmap for scaling up next-generation AI in Europe European OEMs like BMW, SEAT and Schaeffler are moving beyond pilots to define how agentic and generative AI will be embedded into core supply‑chain processes. James McLoughlin
