Automotive

Apple, McDonald's, Amazon Rule Gartner's 2013 Supply Chain Top 25 Rankings

May 30, 2013

To the surprise of few observers, Apple once again is first in Gartner's Ninth Annual Supply Chain Top 25, a research initiative designed to raise awareness of the supply chain discipline and how it impacts the business. Apple was followed by McDonald's and Amazon, which switched places from last year's ranking.

Engine Block Manufacturer Uses RFID to Detect Defects Before Shipping

May 29, 2013

RFID Journal

When the molds used to manufacture aluminum engine blocks are built, visibility into the entire assembly process can help ensure that any defects are caught before the finished block is shipped to a customer. With that in mind, automotive components manufacturer Nemak has automated its work-in-process (WIP) tracking, with a radio frequency identification system supplied by Balluff Inc. that writes sensor data from automation equipment to ensure that any defects in the mold are caught before molten aluminum is poured into it.

A Guide to Selecting a Global Trade Management System

May 22, 2013

QuestaWeb

Features Importers and Exporters Should Require in GTM Technology

Supply Chain Visibility within Automotive Logistics Industry

May 20, 2013

Manufacturing Digital

The automotive manufacturing industry is becoming more complex than ever before. More models, including hybrids, are being introduced, and there are now more features and options, with technology used to drive end-market price and model differentiation.

Manufacturing Operations Management Critical in 'Curb' of Auto Recalls

May 20, 2013

Fred Thomas, Industry Director, Apriso

The latest spate of auto recalls came last month when auto giants Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Mazda were focused to recall more than 3.4 million vehicles as a result of faulty air bags originating from Takata Corp in Japan. Since the initial announcement, BMW has come forward with a related recall action of more than 200,000 of their cars.

Automated Export Solution Provides Results Without Changing Processes

May 15, 2013

Challenge: A large international apparel/footwear client needed to automate their export management and screening processes, without changing their business processes. The client had a very manual process and too much time was wasted deciphering export regulations and reporting requirements.

The Essential BYOD Handbook: Effectively Supporting and Managing All of Your Mobile Devices

May 14, 2013

Barcoding, Inc.

Effectively Supporting and Managing All of Your Mobile Devices

Best Practices for Traceability of Assets in Manufacturing

May 14, 2013

Barcoding, Inc.

Why You Need Real-time Track and Trace Solutions Now

Top 10 Losing Warehouse Strategies - And How To Avoid Them

May 14, 2013

Motorola

Streamline your own warehouse management operations with best practices and innovative mobility solutions

Optimizing SLA Adherence While Substantially Reducing Shipping Costs

May 14, 2013

Challenge: A leading network storage equipment provider with client service contracts with SLA within 4 or 8 hours, requiring expensive Same Business Day ("SBD") shipping methods.

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.