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Sharing risk drives supplier relations for GM, Stellantis, Honda, Nissan

2024-05-20T16:51:00+01:00By Megan Kelly

Now in its 24th year, the study found that communication, shared risk and flexible contracts made a difference in OEM rankings.

Autoport’s efficiency drive on the east coast

2024-05-15T11:42:00+01:00By Marcus Williams

US vehicle terminal operator Autoport, based at the port of Wilmington in Delaware, rmoved 115,000 vehicles through its facilities last year

Battling the bottlenecks in European vehicle distribution

2024-03-25T14:04:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

Speakers from Ford, Inform, RPM and Sallaum Lines met at ALSC Europe to discuss port congestion, direct chartering and the role digital tools can play in mitigating congestion for vehicle logistics

Red Sofa Interview: Empowering excellence for women in the supply chain

2024-03-19T15:51:00+00:00By Megan Kelly

At ALSC Europe 2024 in Bonn, Automotive Logistics held the first Women in Supply Chain panel and networking session, to help support women and raise their voices in the industry.

Evtec Aluminium to supply JLR with EV powertrain components

2024-02-13T09:34:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

JLR has signed a contract with parts supplier Evtec Aluminium worth $67m for the supply of EV powertrain parts

Ford’s Dubai PDC will distribute service parts to GCC, Africa and Asia Pacific

2024-01-22T11:42:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

Ford’s 42,000 sq.m parts distribution centre in the Dubai World Central economic zone will store 85,000 SKUs and leverage cutting-edge technology

GM wins big in 2023, Stellantis and Ford lose out

2024-01-19T17:32:00+00:00By Megan Kelly

GM had the strongest sales in North America last year compared to other OEMs, having sold nearly 2.6m units in 2023, up 14% over 2022 according to market analyst Cox Automotive.

Ford breaks ground on Dubai PDC with DB Schenker

2024-01-09T08:50:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

Ford has broken ground on a 42,000 sq.m parts distribution centre, which is expected to open in January 2025 and will be operated by DB Schenker

UAW workers ratify deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis

2023-11-21T12:47:00+00:00By Megan Kelly

Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified the tentative deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis following weeks of strikes against the Detroit Big Three, but an expert warned the damage may already be done for some suppliers.

SP publishes latest guidance on expendable packaging

2023-11-17T14:17:00+00:00By Marcus Williams

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment has published updated guidelines on sustainable packaging designs for use in expendable packaging

FVL capacity constraints likely to remain across North America

2023-10-19T13:29:00+01:00By Daniel Harrison

Expert panellists at the Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 conference explained current FVL capacity woes, mitigation strategies and why the issue will not be resolved any time soon.

ALSC Global 2023 On Demand: Day two wrap-up from the Henry Ford Museum

2023-10-12T16:59:00+01:00By Automotive Logistics

Christopher Ludwig, Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Logistics gives us the rundown of day two at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023, from the Ryder Gala Dinner at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

ALSC Global 2023 On Demand: That’s a wrap!

2023-10-12T16:46:00+01:00By Automotive Logistics

Christopher Ludwig, Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Logistics sits on the Red Sofa for a final time as we wrap up Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 in Dearborn, Michigan.

ALSC Global 2023 On Demand: Welcome drinks and what to expect

2023-10-12T16:02:00+01:00By Automotive Logistics

Christopher Ludwig, Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Logistics is at the welcoming night of Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global 2023 at the Welcome Drinks Reception, sponsored by Kuehne+Nagel, as delegates get excited about the coming days at the conference.