Tag: southeast asia

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN to debut in Singapore with senior OEMs, suppliers and tech leaders shaping regional strategy

ALSC ASEAN debuts in Singapore on 28 Oct, uniting OEMs and suppliers to shape the region’s supply chain and EV strategy.

Thailand’s automotive supply chain under pressure from weak demand, rising tariffs and economic volatility, but investment offers hope

Thailand’s competitiveness in the ASEAN region may have faltered, but investments from major OEMs and joint ventures, and government EV incentives, could revive the market - provided the supply chain remains resilient in the face of potential US tariffs.

Audi announces production of its second-generation Q7 SUV has begun at the DRB-Hicom manufacturing plant in Malaysia

In a move to strengthen regional supply chain resilience, Audi has begun local production of its Q7 SUV at Malaysia’s DRB-Hicom facility, the brand’s first fully localised assembly project in South-East Asia. The current output for the Pekan plant is at three vehicles per day, but with the expectation of this rising to 5,000 units per annum.

March 26 set the wheels in motion, here’s what’s coming before tariff D-Day on April 2

New US tariffs are set to begin April 2, starting with a 25% duty on imported vehicles. Analysts warn the staggered rollout could cripple production, spike prices and send supply chains into long-term disarray – especially for OEMs navigating EV shifts and global competition.

VinFast’s logistics strategy for rapid parts delivery and operational excellence in Europe and ASEAN

In an industry where aftersales service and agile logistics can differentiate market leaders from emerging challengers, VinFast, the Vietnamese automotive manufacturer, primarily known for its bold entry into EV vehicle production, is now making strategic waves by reimaging its logistics profile. With a focus on European market penetration and an emphasis on customer-centric service, VinFast shares with Automotive Logistics how it is investing in robust service parts delivery networks and retooling its shipping methods.

Mazda invests $148m in Thailand to expand EV exports across ASEAN and Japan

Mazda plans to strengthen Auto Alliance Thailand, its joint venture manufacturing base with Ford in Thailand, with an investment of 5 billion Thai baht ($148m), aiming to develop its facilities and become a regional manufacturing hub.

Automotive market faces slower growth and capacity challenges amid electrification shift, S&P Global’s Mike Wall reveals

The automotive industry outlook is rapidly evolving and OEMs, tier suppliers and logistic providers alike are all having to swiftly adapt to rapidly changing regional market dynamics. Mike Wall, executive director, automotive analysis, S&P Global Mobility provides his expert insight at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference.

TVS SCS distributes parts for Daimler Truck from Singapore PDC

[UPDATED July 22] Daimler Truck’s division in south-east Asia has signed a five-year contract with TVS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) to manage its logistics centre in Singapore. The logistics provider is tasked with streamlining the throughput of service parts to Daimler Truck’s distributor network of dealers and workshops across 16 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Automotive Logistics marks International Women’s Day

To commemorate International Women’s Day, Automotive Logistics is sharing a collection of recent features and interviews with prominent women in the automotive logistics sector.

Susanne Lehmann brings global supply chain experience to VW Group Malaysia

Logistics veteran Dr Susanne Lehmann is now managing director for Volkswagen Group in Malaysia, leading the group’s supply chain, production and sales in the country as the OEM seeks to increase volume there and in wider south-east Asia.

GMC set to expand to China, Australia and New Zealand

GMC is expanding its global footprint into three new international markets by launching its SUV Yukon full-size model in China, Australia and New Zealand.

Škoda begins exports from Europe to Vietnam

Škoda has begun exporting its Kodiaq and Karoq models from the Czech Republic to Vietnam and has opened its first dealership in Hanoi.

Denis Le Vot is chief supply chain officer at Renault Group; Jean-François Salles to lead strategic partnerships

Renault Group has appointed Denis Le Vot chief supply chain officer (CSCO), a new role that combines supply chain functions across the carmaker’s different business units and organisations, including for both internal combusion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs).

Lithium-ion battery gigafactory database

Track electric vehicle lithium battery gigafactories by manufacturer, location, manufacturer, current and planned gigawatt (GWh) capacity.

Canadian National Railway appoints Tracy Robinson as new CEO

Canadian National Railway (CN) has named Tracy Robinson as its new chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors from February 28th.

Electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle plant database

Track factory locations for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles by manufacturer, model and location, in a comprehensive listing of the changing geography of electric vehicle manufacturing

Asean region now benefiting from Acts online customs trade tool

This week sees the launch of a new online customs transit management system in the 10-member Association of Southeast Nations (Asean), designed to accelerate trade in goods by road. The system has been developed with the support of the European Commission.

Volvo opens central distribution centre in Thailand

Volvo Cars has opened a $32.7m vehicle and parts distribution centre in Thailand containing a vehicle inspection centre, spare parts warehouse, performance testing facility and training centre.

Hyundai to build R&D centre and factory in Singapore

In a virtual groundbreaking ceremony, Hyundai has announced it is building the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) which will serve as a new R&D centre and small-scale production facility with an output of up to 30,000 vehicles per year and help to forge a new supply chain in the city state.

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.

The future of Ford’s untouchable supply chain

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 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.

Challenges in store for UK supply chain

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 | 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.

Building Volkswagen’s Industrial Cloud

Volkswagen Group’s landmark project with Amazon Web Services will help to connect all its global factories, and eventually the spply chain as well. At the core of the project is a drive to establish a standard software stack that will transform the way production IT is developed and implemented across Volkswagen locations.

The new shape of IT at Volkswagen

Over the past two years, Volkswagen’s central Group IT division, led by CIO Martin Hofmann, has been expanding staff numbers, investment and digital projects across the group’s business processes, and working more closely with brands like Audi, Porsche and Skoda. In the first of a multi-part article special on Group IT, we explain the evolving shape of the organisation.

Map: Volkswagen’s growing network of IT expertise

Volkswagen Group IT has opened or expanded global IT and software centers, with growing significance across the company’s IT research and operations. Check out a map of their key locations and functions.

At the centre of change for Volkswagen Group

Martin Hofmann, chief information office of the Volkswagen Group (pictured, right), explains how the carmaker is transforming its IT system backbone and legacy infrastructure across manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain and engineering – and how Volkswagen is now able to attract top software talent.

Powertrain forecast to 2030: Navigating the road to electrification

Download this report for forecasts of eight different powertrains across regions, including all degrees of hybridisation, electrification and internal combustion engines, which reveal changes that will have huge implications for the future of the automotive supply chain. The latest insight by the business intelligence unit of Automotive from Ultima Media

VinFast ramps up production in Vietnam

Thyssenkrupp to establish 3D printing centre in Singapore

Scania opens Thai factory to better serve Southeast Asia

Nissan marks millionth export from Thailand

OIA Global buys out ACE and opens new site in India

Subaru starts Forester CKD production in Malaysia

Cummins opens global aftermarket logistics hub in Singapore

Cheaper imports crushing Vietnamese auto manufacturing

UAZ looks at new export markets to recover sales

Shipping focus: Capacity in the balance

Shipping focus: The unexpected rise of Hambantota port

Improved performance at a lower cost

Telematics4u to expand into 150 countries

Gaz teams up with Mersa for LCV assembly in Turkey

Global conference: relentless logistics at Ford, Honda and Chrysler

A stronger grip on the market

Moving towards integration in Southeast Asia

China may matter less as a low-cost country sourcing location

Gefco to build up intra-Asia network for China auto trade

With solid financials, Gefco looks to acquisition and growth

PSA Dongfeng and logistics – dealing in reality

Volvo and Eicher expand beyond India

NYK not afraid to go local for logistics

Editor's note: supply chain design and development

Editor's note: Medicine for the convalescents in finished vehicle logistics

Global ro-ro report: Moving with the trade winds

Welcome to the next stage for Mitsubishi

Gaining power through diversity in ASEAN

Global launches and economic absurdity

Growing pains at China’s top ro-ro ports

Supply chain risk and reward for Malaysia

Import and export systems - fishing for downstream efficiency

European ports survey 2012

Developing with China's export demand

China’s increasing export volume, particularly to low-cost markets, has resulted in a challenging, fragmented logistics sector. Anthony Coia reports.

Editor's Note: Supply chains and purchasing

Toyota shows its colours in Europe

Logistics in the front line of crisis response

Clear port growth could get blurry

An almost endless potential

Ensuring a bon voyage for global parts

Gefco’s global resurgence

Consumers drive logistics

Asean alliance boosts car industry

Stop hanging around

The rise of emergency logistics services

Growth brings a sea change for Kia and Glovis

European car ports are waiting on an Asian dream

Designing a group logistics strategy for SAIC