Automotive

E-commerce Steps on the Gas in Automotive Aftermarket Industry

October 7, 2015

New research shows that 56 percent of automotive parts and accessories shoppers are making their purchases online - an 8 percent increase over the previous year. The study also indicates that consumers are combining online and in-store channels for an omnichannel shopping experience. Omnichannel is when shoppers seamlessly shift between mobile, online and in-store resources to research, purchase, pick up and return their items.

TU-Automotive Europe puts Uber, BMW Drive Now and Citymapper to the Test

October 2, 2015

Trucking Finds Difficulty in Hiring Enough Engine Technicians with Computer Training

September 29, 2015

Wall Street Journal

As trucks have become more advanced, transportations companies are increasingly in need of technicians with computer skills. But truck operators say negative perceptions of the industry are making it difficult to compete for tech-savvy talent.

Did VW Puncture Credibility of Other Automakers' Diesel Technology?

September 29, 2015

Los Angeles Times

The Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal has tanked the company's stock price, ousted its top executive and could ultimately cost the world's top automaker tens of billions of dollars. It may also destroy the credibility of diesel technology from all automakers.

Enterprise Labeling Delivers Value for Manufacturers

September 23, 2015

Loftware

Selecting the Right WMS

September 23, 2015

Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Eliminating Waste in Supply Chains

September 15, 2015

Ryder

How 3D Printing Promises to Transform Automotive Supply Chains

September 14, 2015

Automotive Sales Continue Upswing in Western Europe in August

September 10, 2015

HIS Automotive

The Western European passenger car market recorded another strong uplift in sales volumes in August with a 10.3 percent year-on-year rise in sales to 706,041 units, according to the latest IHS Automotive forecast. This further pulled up the year-to-date increase for the first eight months of the year by 8.5 percent year over year to 10.07 million units. Following August's result, the final adjusted trend-cycle seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales showed its highest level since February 2010 with a figure of 13.4 million units.

Advances in Autonomous Vehicle Technology Drive Burgeoning Market

September 3, 2015

Navigant Research

Some 85 million autonomous-capable vehicles are expected to be sold annually around the world by 2035, according to Navigant Research.

Automotive

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the automotive industry — which consists of companies that produce automobiles, utility vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and heavy trucks. Learn how automotive companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.