Automotive

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.

Indonesia Is Very Attractive to Multinational Manufacturers and Investors

May 10, 2013

Supplychains

When Marcos Purty arrived here in 2011 as the chief of General Motors' Indonesian operations, he found a mothballed auto plant. Today, that plant is humming. About 700 people work in the facility, 16 miles east of Jakarta, compared with about 30 just 18 months ago. And next month, GM will start delivering its first Indonesian-built vehicle in years, the Chevrolet Spin.

Cross-plant platform breeds success for aluminum rolling & recycling company

May 10, 2013

Challenge: A world leader in aluminum rolling & beverage can recycling contracted our company as they were looking for a planning and scheduling platform that would enable it to run products from either of its two plants, while improving other important KPIs.

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.