Tag: service parts

Rivian implements software to optimise parts logistics planning

After signing an agreement with an optimisation company, Rivian is set to use optimisation software to “support the planning of parts logistics networks”.

James McLoughlin

Renault opens logistics centre in Mexico, supporting presence in South America

Renault has opened a new international logistics network (ILN) centre in Mexico, as the company strengthens its supply chain operations in South America.

James McLoughlin

Watch: Magna International's Bridget Grewal on returnable packaging, phytosanitary risks and advanced tracking

Bridget Grewal, director, packaging continuous improvement at Magna International, discusses circularity in packaging, different methods of tracking shipments and reducing phytosanitary risks in the supply chain.

Automotive Logistics

Stellantis to open automated Mopar PDC in Georgia

The OEM is investing $41m in the Georgia PDC to support Mopar's long-term growth strategy.

FCA opens $12.2m Mopar parts distribution centre in Winchester

Service parts distribution: Less distance, more speed

Michelin to build major tyre distribution centre in South Carolina

Hyundai Mobis begins operations at logistics centre in Belgium

ZF and TRW to combine aftermarket organisations

UK aftermarket still growing

FedEx completes buyout of TNT Express

Supply Chain Conference executive report: A connection worth more than the sum of its parts

Supply Chain conference: No less global than ever

FCA starts work on new Mopar PDC

China conference: Debating which way to go from here

China conference: New Silk Road gets back on the rails

GPC completes trio of acquisitions with Covs Parts in Australia

Daimler opens regional hub for commercial vehicles in Singapore

Blockade in Ukraine adds to transport problems between Europe and Russia

BMW to expand UK parts distribution centre

BMW NA chooses Neovia Logistics for PDC labour services

Kuehne + Nagel opens Singapore logistics hub

Sollers looks to export to the East

Volkswagen Depot Kassel part 3 : Saving space to grow

Volkswagen Depot Kassel part 2: Mitten in Europa

Volkswagen Depot Kassel part 1 : The beating heart of service parts

Cummins opens global aftermarket logistics hub in Singapore

Brazil and Argentina extend automotive agreement

Mercedes-Benz to invest “several hundred million” in global logistics realignment

Europa wins £1m Euro Car Parts contract

Ford: Always returning to the drawing board

JLR extends contract with Neovia for aftermarket services

Mazda chooses Thailand as distribution hub for ASEAN region

What does the e-commerce boom in China mean for automotive logistics?

Challenges and opportunities for automotive logistics in China

Toyota part 5: take me to the water

Editor's note: virtually keeping up with customers

Toyota part 3: Reverse opportunities

Toyota part 3: In-house quality applications

E-commerce: Online and on the road

Toyota part 2: A complex stock-in-trade

Toyota part 1: NAPO organisation and 'One Toyota'

Toyota part 1: Cornerstone of a strong supply chain

American vistas of the Toyota way: A report in five parts

Europe conference: Keeping pace with e-commerce and technology in the aftermarket

Emirates SkyCargo expands to Budapest

Recalls: whose responsibility is it anyway?

Iran Khodro doubles production in Iraq as transport costs drop

Richard Morgan to join Euro Car Parts

India’s antitrust ruling could unleash spare parts market

Integrated CNH Industrial will improve parts logistics

A stronger grip on the market

Global conference: velocity versus efficiency in spare parts

Russia at a standstill

The power of recall

Honda switches motorcycle parts hub from Algeciras to Barcelona

Toyota move will unite supply chain management in Texas

Crimean car market facing collapse following supply cut

Overheard at Automotive Logistics Europe

Bosch sees boost for tech and service centres in Middle East

Supply chain promises deferred, but not yet broken in India

China reports: an industry on the advance

Last Mile: adding value to growth in China

Reports from China: automotive market could outpace logistics

Brazil struggles to keep supply chain costs from taking off

Bridgestone aquires tyre plant in Turkey

Acceleration in North Africa

Growth and other good problems to have in North American supply chains

Dynamic engineering

How to choose a spare parts warehouse

Warehousing is a critical part of spare parts distribution, with carmakers having to balance decisions on locations, size, providers, IT systems and picking technology.

UPDATE: Ford’s Steve Harley will lead European production changes as Grant Belanger takes over as head of MP&L

India’s Hindustan Motors outsources Mitsubishi spare parts warehouse to TVS

Thomas Vernier takes over Renault’s spare parts logistics

Chrysler will take over logistics for Alfa Romeo in Russia

Ford and SAP: putting all parts under one roof

Counterfeit parts are costing the industry billions

Damage still half of claims for inbound and aftermarket supply

Premium logistics for a premium US service

Diversity in distribution

Reframing a fragmented network

Converging theory and reality in supply

Chrysler opens Mopar centres in China/UAE

An EC-funded supply chain link

Stacking up the benefits of IT

Indian aftermarket is no afterthought

Mercedes expands Middle East network

No cost to spare

Space for rent