Automotive

The Ultimate Decision: Traditional ERP vs Next Generation WMS - 8 Tips for Selecting the Right WMS

July 4, 2015

IBS

The Rise of Trade With Canada and Mexico

June 30, 2015

John Kelly, President, Canadian Division, Transplace

The Evolution of Mexico's Rail Network

June 26, 2015

Carlos Godinez, Mexico Intermodal Director, Celtic International

Truck Engine Manufacturers to Work With EPA, DOT on Latest Pollution-Reduction Standards

June 25, 2015

Environmental Leader

In response to the EPA and U.S. Department of Transportation's proposed greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) said it continues to support efforts to assure that the EPA and DOT coordinate efforts and propose a single, national greenhouse gas reduction and fuel efficiency improvement program.

CEVA Logistics Launches LCL Service From Antwerp; TireCity in Italy

June 23, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has launched a guaranteed weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service from Antwerp, Belgium to New York.

For Trade Agreement Backers, It's a Slow Path to Fast Track

June 22, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

On Capitol Hill right now, "fast-track" is the slowest thing going.

Passing the Eye Test: Innovative Lighting Solution Resolves Sticky Situation

June 15, 2015

Challenge: Our company faced a quality issue originating during our sub-assembly of headliners for a major customer, a Fortune 100 automotive OEM. Strands of the glue used to affix wiring harnesses and other parts to headliners' C-surfaces were ending up on their A-surfaces as well and were not detected in the QA process. The problem was discovered after finished headliners were installed on vehicles. We needed to make detection easier and meet production cycle times and quality standards.

How RFID Can Ensure Product Quality and Reduce Recalls

June 15, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

You can't tackle the problem of product recalls without data.

There Are Roadblocks to Connecting Automotive, High-Tech Consumer Electronics Industries

June 12, 2015

Strategy + Business

It's the Daytona 500 of vehicle manufacturing: the race to bring connected cars, light trucks and SUVs to market. Unprecedented safety, driver assistance and infotainment features promise to revolutionize the driving experience. Still, few industry executives are confident that their current connected vehicle initiatives are on the right track.

Subaru Is Incredibly Successful. Would Expansion Change That?

June 11, 2015

Business Week

Since 2011, Subaru's global sales have surged 45 percent to 913,100 vehicles, a pace bested only by a few burgeoning Chinese brands and Fiat Chrysler, which has been intent on making Jeep a popular choice in Europe and Asia. In the U.S., Tesla is the only car company that has increased sales as quickly in that period. And Subaru has done all this while cranking out the best profit margin in the industry.

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.