Digital Supply Chain – Page 2
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ArticleRenault addresses "last-mile" deliveries with experimental van
Renault unveiled an experimental electric and connected van designed to improve the efficiency of so-called “last-mile” deliveries in urban areas.
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ArticleTruck makers count on connected tech to improve productivity
Truck makers are embracing connectivity, data and digital tools to improve logistics and fleet efficiency.
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ArticleIn the service of free trade
Free trade zones offer many tax, technology and logistical benefits to the automotive supply chain. DP Word, with its flagship facility in Dubai, wants to expand these services in markets in the Middle East and Africa, as well as the UK and US
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ArticleHonda North America prepares for the EV era
Honda is making some some massive changes across its operations in North America as it prepares for a surge in production of electric vehicles and a big rise in supply chain and technology costs.
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ArticleMore than just spare parts: technology in the aftermarket
Changing technology in the vehice and in IT could fundamentally transform the automotive aftermarket
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ArticleMapping the future of R&D in the automotive supply chain
What IT tools are OEMs and suppliers using to support and manage the rapidly changing R&D processes?
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ArticleTesla to close showrooms and move sales online
Tesla is closing its showrooms globally and moving to an online sales model to reduce overheads across the business. The carmaker hopes this will deliver its Model 3 at a lower price of $35,000.
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FeatureThe wind of change blowing through car retail
In recent years, a number of shifts in the industry have begun to affect traditional dealership models, changing the types of relationships that exist between dealers, OEMs and customers.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz to boost visibility via blockchain
Mercedes-Benz Cars has announced a partnership with contract management software provider Icertis to improve transparency in its supply chain and procurement via the use of blockchain technology.
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FeatureRenault uses software to close gap between supply and demand
Groupe Renault’s vice-president for sales forecast and distribution, Florian Huettl, Groupe Renault, wants as little gap as possible between potential in terms of sales and the available production, and doing this in the most cost-efficient way. In an interview with Victoria Johns he explains how advanced IT can minimise the ...
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ArticleIBM, Sigfox implement digital container tracking at PSA
Sigfox says asset management and tracking are key IoT requirements (Image: Sigfox) IBM and IoT service provider Sigfox have implemented a system to digitally track containers at French carmaker PSA Group. The so-called “Track&Trace” system allows PSA to optimize container rotation between its supplier sites and its ...
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FeatureMercedes-Benz purchasing chief: "The Chinese market is growing in importance dramatically"
Mercedes-Benz head of purchasing, Wilko Stark, talks about how technology is changing the value chain and purchasing patterns at the premium carmaker
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ArticleFord tests Gravity Sketch software to speed up car design processes
Source: Ford Gravity Sketch lets car designers use 3D tools in the early stages of their work Ford Motor says it is the first automaker to work with Gravity Sketch, a 3D virtual reality tool that allows car designers to speed up their work. The software, built ...
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FeatureBMW drives innovation and smart tech in digital production push
Jürgen Maidl, BMW’s senior vice president logistics, reveals the importance of developing innovative technologies in production logistics - and the benefits of thinking like a start-up.
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FeatureConnecting the dots with telematics in the finished vehicle supply chain
As in-car technology increases in sophistication, the use of telematics could provide better visibility of faults in the finished vehicle supply chain.
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ArticleMapping for Mercedes
A tech start-up is helping Mercedes-Benz track cars at its Tuscaloosa plant, as well as assisting dealerships.
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ArticleA look at BMW's electric future, its impact on supply chain and sustainability
Stefan Juraschek, vice president development electric-powertrain, outlines the company’s strategy for EV and battery supply chain.
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ArticleHow to better manage relationships in the increasingly complex automotive supply chain
The on-demand economy is having a huge impact on the automotive sector, creating new challenges for manufacturers and automotive businesses looking to get a handle on their growing global supply chain.
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ArticleDigital tools, including bots, mark the advent of a new era in automotive purchasing
Purchasing departments need to be re-oriented and open to digital tools. Otherwise, the competitiveness of automakers and their supplier partners will be at risk.
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ArticleSEAT joins Alastria blockchain co-operation, partners with city of Barcelona on urban mobility initiative
Image: SEAT SEAT is the first car manufacturer to join Alastria, a multi-sector network of over 70 Spanish businesses and institutions developing, testing and collaborating on a blockchain infrastructure. It is already working on a proof-of-concept blockchain project with Telefónica to improve the traceability of parts within the ...
