Supply Chain | Automotive Logistics

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In the Supply Chain section of Automotive Logistics, you will find insights into strategic planning, demand and capacity planning, production control, procurement and more from automotive and logistics leaders.

North American Dealers Association reports light vehicle sales slow after pre-tariff surge

Marcus Williams

Supply Chain PlanningView all

GM commits $4bn to US manufacturing as it reorganises production footprint, boosts EV output, and moves key vehicle assembly from Mexico and Canada to US plants

General Motors will invest $4bn to expand vehicle production in Michigan, Kansas and Tennessee, shifting models from Mexico and Canada in a move that highlights localisation, EV growth and trade policy anticipation.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

19 June 2025

Christopher Ludwig on building supply chain resilience from the inside out

What has the industry learned from past crises?

As digital transformation climbs the automotive agenda, Christopher Ludwig, chief content officer at Automotive Logistics, takes to the Red Sofa at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America to challenge assumptions about AI and unpacks what supply chain resilience really looks like.

Emily Uwemedimo

19 June 2025

Red Sofa | Chandan Trehan at Bosch North America on failing correctly and ensuring digital fluency

Leveraging failure can be paramount to success, especially when adopting new digital processes and tools. Alongside adopting a human-centric approach, companies should be afraid of failure, Trehen argues.

19 June 2025

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Red Sofa | John Godfrey at Pirelli Tire on incorporating next-gen digital management systems

Upgrades focusing on cost control, improved ROI and predictive capabilities are at the core of Pirelli Tire North America’s digitalisation strategy. John Godfrey takes to the Red Sofa to explan the supplier’s adoption of advanced data collection and management processes.

19 June 2025

Forecasts for 2025 shows resilience is tested by trade volatility, EV transitions and digital fragmentation

As automotive supply chains navigate rising trade barriers, accelerating electrification and fragmented digital tools, industry leaders explored how logistics must evolve – not just to survive disruption, but to lead through it – during a panel hosted by Automotive Logistics at Transport Logistic 2025.

Emily Uwemedimo

17 June 2025

How Nissan, Accuride and others use digitalisation to stay ahead of supply chain compliance

At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Digital Strategies North America, executives from Nissan, Accuride, Aptiv and Greatway reveal how they are navigating escalating compliance demands with cross-functional teams, AI-driven systems and a mindset shift from firefighting to foresight.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

Emily Uwemedimo

17 June 2025

PurchasingView all

James Todd Kloeb, former head of material planning and logistics for the Americas at Ford, joins Lucid Motors as global vice president of MP&L

James Todd Kloeb announced the news on social media, with it following a three-decade long stint at Ford. His role is expected to encompass global supply chain planning.

Charlie Blackie-Kelly

30 May 2025

Barbara Bergmeier steps down as executive director of industrial operations at JLR, replaced by Nigel Blenkinsop

[Updated February 5] Barbara Bergmeier has stepped down as executive director of industrial operations at JLR to be replaced by Nigel Blenkinsop, who will continue her leadership focused on maintaining a robust and sustainable end-to-end supply chain.

Marcus Williams

4 February 2025

Buelent Ileri moves to global sales and operations planning (S&OP), supply chain and logistics at AGCO

Buelent Ileri recently expanded his scope at the global agricultural equipment manufacturer, bringing a strong focus on digitalisation and planning to AGCO’s global supply chain operations.

Automotive Logistics

28 January 2025

Supply Chain | Automotive Logistics

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North American Dealers Association reports light vehicle sales slow after pre-tariff surge

Supply Chain PlanningView all

GM commits $4bn to US manufacturing as it reorganises production footprint, boosts EV output, and moves key vehicle assembly from Mexico and Canada to US plants

What has the industry learned from past crises?

Red Sofa | Chandan Trehan at Bosch North America on failing correctly and ensuring digital fluency

Production ControlView all

Red Sofa | John Godfrey at Pirelli Tire on incorporating next-gen digital management systems

Forecasts for 2025 shows resilience is tested by trade volatility, EV transitions and digital fragmentation

How Nissan, Accuride and others use digitalisation to stay ahead of supply chain compliance

PurchasingView all

James Todd Kloeb, former head of material planning and logistics for the Americas at Ford, joins Lucid Motors as global vice president of MP&L

Barbara Bergmeier steps down as executive director of industrial operations at JLR, replaced by Nigel Blenkinsop

Buelent Ileri moves to global sales and operations planning (S&OP), supply chain and logistics at AGCO

Events View all

Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2025 - “Adapt and deliver, together: Co-creating an agile, win-win automotive supply chain”

ALSC Mexico 2024 recap blog: Discussing nearshoring, digital transformation and cross-border strategies

Digital democracy for the automotive supply chain

Disruption is fertile ground for innovation in vehicle logistics

Digital tools that deliver optimised and sustainable networks

Battling the bottlenecks in European vehicle distribution

ALSC Digital Strategies North America conference launches in Nashville

A more reliable rail network for North America

Global automotive leaders convene in September

Finished Vehicle Logistics North America