Suppliers Partnership publishes latest guidance on packaging recycling Updated packaging recycling guidance provides OEMs, tier suppliers and packaging providers with actionable strategies to recover more materials, reduce contamination and improve sustainability performance. Marcus Williams
From packaging regulation to innovation: How automotive logistics is rethinking packaging With new regulation around packaging set to transform every step of the supply chain, from inbound parts to aftermarket service flows, the automotive industry is paying closer attention to an often overlooked aspect of the supply chain, packaging. Megan Kelly
Renault embeds circular economy principles in packaging to cut emissions and logistics costs across its global supply chain Renault is actively embedding circular economy principles into its industrial packaging strategy, aiming to reduce waste, optimise logistics and extend the lifespan of packaging assets across its global operations. Megan Kelly
Key takeaways on how automotive packaging is evolving to meet the triple challenge: sustainability, cost efficiency and EV readiness Philip Bittermann, editor-in-chief of Neue Verpackung, explores the evolving automotive packaging landscape. Focusing on sustainability, cost efficiency and the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), he discusses the new challenges and solutions the industry must adopt to stay ahead. From reusable packaging to adapting to lithium ecosystems, the future of automotive logistics depends on innovation and efficiency.
Orbis moves into repurposed plant in Greenville to make reusuable totes and pallets for automotive customers Packaging provider Orbis has opened a 39,000 sq.m production facility in Greenville, Texas to make reusable totes and pallets, incluidng its full range of products for automotive industry Marcus Williams
Smurfit Kappa’s compact bumper packaging solution halves truckloads, cuts emissions, and streamlines assembly for automotive suppliers Automotive suppliers can replace their existing bumper packaging with a compact solution halves truckloads, reduces emissions, and saves storage space. At the same time, an automatic floor speeds up assembly. Uwe Schmidt
Industry guidelines to enhance recyclable transport packaging The Recycled Materials Forum offers a free guide for recyclable outer and transport packaging and an evaluation model for the use of recycled materials in films. Eva Middendorf
Germany’s Packaging Act is forcing OEMs to prioritise recyclability The automotive industry is under growing pressure to reduce packaging waste in compliance with Germany’s Packaging Act. Stricter regulations require manufacturers to register, track and improve the recyclability of packaging used across their supply chains. Steffen Huck, CPS Group Nandor Kovacs, CPS Group Megan Kelly Eva Middendorf
Audi’s supply chain organisation: Logistics and the 360factory strategy Under Dieter Braun, Audi’s Supply Chain function is highly integrated with objectives closely aligned to the carmaker’s 360factory strategy, including for sustainability, cost control and flexibility. Christopher Ludwig
How smarter packaging design is becoming a competitive advantage in autonomous automotive logistics Packaging has historically been a siloed aspect of the automotive supply chain that hasn’t evolved in pace with the rest of the industry, but evolution from the status quo could be forced to take place, as existing packaging is not compatible with logistics automation. Automotive Logistics explores why the industry needs to start viewing packaging as a strategic function, and how it could give OEMs a competitive advantage through increasing efficiency and sustainability. Megan Kelly
BMW’s sustainable packaging solutions for overseas component shipping: when cardboard is worth more than gold In the automotive industry, it’s not just about propulsion and driving dynamics. Sometimes, it’s the subtle things that make a difference – especially when it comes to sustainability. Here’s the story of a cardboard box that goes on a world tour. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
Nearshoring and sustainable packaging strengthen North American supply chains This content was produced by Automotive Logistics in partnership with CHEPTrade regulations, combined with the need for supply chain resilience and cost savings, are driving nearshoring in North America. CHEP’s director of automotive, Patrick Mahoney, shares with Automotive Logistics how the company’s share-and-reuse packaging services support this trend. Automotive Logistics
Suppliers Partnership for the Environment report offers guidance on recycling plastic dunnage The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) has published a new report in collaboration with Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) to provide information and practical guidance on increasing the recycling of plastic packaging, including internal dunnage, used to ship parts in returnable containers. Automotive Logistics
Suppliers Partnership for the Environment publishes latest guidance on expendable packaging The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) has published new guidelines to help OEMs and their suppliers source sustainable packaging designs for use in expendable packaging. Marcus Williams
Controlling destinies in GM’s supply chain GM’s global purchasing chief, Jeff Morrison, has forged new partnerships with suppliers across chipmakers, battery materials and logistics providers to create more stable, resilient operations. Now his team wants to regain even more control – especially in vehicle logistics, in which the industry is facing many bottlenecks. Christopher Ludwig
Setting new standards for sustainable automotive packaging Packaging experts from GM, Magna and Orbis discuss implementing new guidelines for packaging and strategies to improve recycling and circularity in packaging materials.
The benefits of a better pack mentality As a members of the Supplier Partnership for the Environment association, carmaker GM and parts supplier Magna International have been helping to push forward a more sustainable and cost-effective use of packaging for parts shipments Marcus Williams
Suppliers Partnership releases updated guidance for automotive packaging The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) recently updated its guidance on sustainable packaging for automotive manufacturing operations. Marcus Williams
Search data helps create more agile and sustainable automotive packaging Understanding packaging materials is essential to supporting logistics suppliers in market knowledge and cutting costs, according to research by packaging provider RAJA into automotive industry packaging keywords. Jason Dunn
Good things come in sustainable packages Carmakers in the US are collaborating on more sustainable packaging and a new guidance document promises to promote a more environmental take on inbound logistics. Two of the carmakers involved – GM and Toyota – discuss the merits of the approach with Marcus Williams Marcus Williams
Sustainable packaging a priority for the automotive sector Carmakers and tier suppliers affiliated under the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) have published guidance on sustainable packaging aimed at reducing waste in the automotive sector and increasing the amount of packaging that can be recycled. Marcus Williams
A Lucid approach to sustainable packaging At last week’s Livestream Hour Lucid Motors’ John Ferry was joined by Rodney Salmon, of Salmon RTP, to discuss the importance of putting sustainable packaging first when setting up an inbound supply chain Marcus Williams
Rivian outlines sustainable packaging initiative Electric vehicle start-up Rivian has revealed details of a plastic recycling initiative that aims by 2024 to collect 500,000kg (1.1m lbs) of single-use plastic annually and stop it from floating out to sea. Rivian will instead turn it into the containers it uses to move parts inbound to its production line. Marcus Williams
Production & logistics part 3: Operations, packaging and IT How have supply chain operations for logistics changed over the past 20 years? Christopher Ludwig
