US east coast port strikes threaten auto supply chain: Live blog ...
Sep 19, 2024 · The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union has called off its strike at ports on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, threatening the automotive supply chain. October 4. The strike on the US east coast and Gulf coast ports has been called off, with an agreement on a wage deal reached between the ILA union and the port operators.
The future of Ford’s untouchable supply chain
Jun 29, 2020 · Controlling an untouchable supply chain is the ultimate goal for Ford, which plans to bring in aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), as well as advanced bots that can make decisions on methods much more autonomously. Bose also pointed out the importance of record-keeping technology blockchain for the OEM, citing it ...
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Thank you for attending Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global 2024 Master complexity, control your supply chain destiny. North America’s premier automotive logistics platform returned September 24-26, 2024 to Dearborn, Michigan, uniting senior leaders and decision makers as they strive to master the growing complexity of the supply chain, and take control of …
Stellantis, GKN partner with logistics providers to de-risk supply ...
By Megan Kelly 07 October 2024. At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Global, logistics leaders from Stellantis and GKN Automotive shared they are partnering with providers and suppliers to de-risk the supply chain. The North American supply chain network continues to face challenges and require constant mitigation, whether from natural ...
Boosting capacity with enhanced collaboration in finished vehicle ...
By Marcus Williams 04 October 2024. Moving finished vehicles in North America has been made difficult by a shortage of transport capacity, but speakers at this year’s Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference revealed the benefits ahead through investment in transport assets, a better multimodal strategy and stronger contracts ...
Automotive Logistics Digital Strategies experts return to ALSC DS ...
Oct 8, 2024 · ALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024 set to return to Munich. By Automotive Logistics 08 October 2024. More than 200 automotive supply chain and logistics leaders are set to gather for Europe’s premier automotive digital supply chain conference, providing insights into the latest best practice in digital advancements for the industry.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen increases car carrier capacity
Sep 25, 2024 · Wallenius Wilhelmsen has modified its order for four Shaper Class vessels from China’s Jinling Shipyard, increasing the capacity of each from 9,300 car equivalent units (CEU) to 11,700 CEU. It means the pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) will be the largest such vessels so far put into operation. The modified Shaper Class vessels will have ...
Ready for any crisis, anywhere in Volkswagen Group’s supply chain
Mar 1, 2024 · Source: Volkswagen. The semiconductor crisis taught Volkswagen Group that it needed to have much deeper visibility across its supply chain, which it is achieving through mapping, supplier communication and digitalisation. Volkswagen Group Logistics continues to face many logistics disruptions, whether in shipping, operations and vehicle logistics.
Toyota's total supply chain vision - Automotive Logistics
Jul 1, 2013 · Toyota’s North American Logistics Control division is taking a more centralised approach to managing its inbound logistics network in an effort to influence the carmaker’s purchasing decisions. The Toyota Production System (TPS) demands similar processes for logistics wherever they may take place in the world.
Ford reports progress on sustainable EV supply chain
Apr 4, 2023 · In its 2023 Integrated Sustainability and Financial Report released this week, Ford outlines how it is making its electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain more sustainable, including through the direct sourcing of raw materials from mining companies aligned with its supplier auditing specifications. Ford has reported investment of $50 ...