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BMW’s secret to success is preparation
The main lesson BMW learned from the pandemic is that logistics disruption is the new normal and being prepared to cope with it is critical to the company mindset. Part of that preparation is having a flexible supply chain.
Drewes prepares to take over as CEO at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
Jens Drewes will take over as CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in June, replacing Reiner Heiken, who is retiring from the logistics provider
Finished Vehicle Logistics North America: Live blog
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Danny Auerswald returns to VW Saxony to oversee technology and logistics
Danny Auerswald will take over as managing director of VW Saxony, a role that includes leadership of technology and logistics at the Zwickau, Chemnitz and Dresden plants
Volvo Cars promotes Francesca Gamboni to chief supply chain officer
Francesca Gamboni is now chief supply chain officer, and will have combined oversight of procurement, logistics and manufacturing, as Javier Varela leaves the OEM to join Rivian
DHL Supply Chain shakes up its global leadership team
Patrick Kelleher is to become CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America, replacing Scott Sureddin, and Markus Voss becomes global chief development officer, among other moves
Ex-GM vehicle logistics head Anthony Clevio joins United Road
Anthony Clevio, who left GM last year, has joined United Road Services as its senior vice-president of sales and marketing.
Denis Molle adds IT leadership role at Alpine Cars to his duties at Renault
Denis Molle has taken over as head of IT at Alpine Cars, the sportscar division of Renault Group, while retaining his position as head of IT engineering at the parent company
Highlights from ALSC Europe day one
Delegates at ALSC Europe 2024 heard how to better scale and leverage relationships across the automotive supply chain to be more competitive
Red Sofa Interview: Why Toyota Motor Europe isn’t looking for flexibility
”I don’t think we’re after flexibility. Flexibility means last minute change, shifting from one model to another one…”
Red Sofa Interview: BMW’s Dr Michael Nikolaides on cross-functional decisions in the supply chain
Nikolaides discusses cross-functional decision making in logistics, and the balance between bringing costs down but keeping resiliency high.
Red Sofa Interview: Jean-Marc Carlicchi on Renault’s next step in digitalisation
The OEM is five years into its digitalisation journey, and is now on track to use more predictive technologies.
Red Sofa Interview: JLR’s Levent Yuksel on scaling green logistics solutions
Levent Yuksel gave a keynote speech at ALSC Europe 2024, and led an interactive breakout workshop with the industry’s biggest and brightest experts.
Red Sofa Interview: Empowering excellence for women in the supply chain
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.
APM Terminals appoints Yera and Burmúdez to port leadership roles
Beatriz Yera (left) will become managing director for APM Terminals in Mexico replacing Marliz Burmúdez who is moving to become head of investments for the Americas region
Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe: Recap blog
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Automotive Logistics marks International Women’s Day
Automotive Logistics celebrates International Women’s Day.
More diversity for a stronger supply chain
The automotive industry’s journey to electric vehicles emphasises diversity as key to technological advancement and market leadership.
JLR’s strategic shift towards a carbon-free future
Yuksel’s commitment reflects in practical targets for inbound and outbound logistics, focusing on electrification, bio-fuels and a pragmatic approach to sustainability
Steve Gawronski joins Harbinger as it prepares to ramp up output
Gawronski will oversee procurement, logistics and material planning as Harbinger prepares to scale production of a medium-duty commercial vehicle
