Nissan’s Todd Myers on total delivered cost, carrier partnerships and finished vehicle logistics strategy

In this Red Sofa interview at Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2026, Todd Myers, director of finished vehicle logistics and logistics purchasing at Nissan Group of Americas, discussed the growing importance of total delivered cost (TDC) in automotive logistics procurement.

“When you look at total delivered cost, you’re making the best overall decision for the business and not just relative to your individual KPI." Myers said. 

Speaking with Automotive Logistics, Myers explained why OEMs need to move beyond siloed logistics KPIs and focus on cross-functional cost optimisation across the supply chain. He also highlighted the role of data sharing, carrier collaboration and long-term partnerships in improving finished vehicle logistics performance.

The conversation also explored how logistics providers can successfully build partnerships with Nissan, including the importance of integrity, transparency, communication and operational reliability.

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Key discussion points

• How Nissan evaluates total delivered cost across logistics functions
• Why OEMs are shifting away from siloed logistics KPIs
• The role of data sharing and adoption in finished vehicle logistics
• Advice for carriers seeking to work with Nissan
• Why trust, transparency and communication are critical in OEM partnerships
• Balancing competitive pricing with operational performance.