Supply chain and logistics executives from Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan explore the merits of and momentum behind changing inventory considerations, logistics technology, localisation and regional supply strategies, and the sustainable supply chain strategies. And despite the many supply chain bottlenecks, costs and disruptions today, they outline a future bright with new opportunity and purpose for the current and next generation of automotive logistics leaders.
Featuring Anu Goel, Executive Vice President - Group Aftersales & Service, Volkswagen Group of America Chris Styles, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Nissan North America George Grahovac, Senior Manager Dept Lead - Supply Chain Delivery, Honda Development and Manufacturing of America Steve Brown, Vice President – Parts Supply Chain, Toyota Motor North America
Moderator Christopher Ludwig, editor-in-chief, Automotive Logistics and Ultima Media
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