Automotive

Epicor Unveils Two Auto Aftermarket e-Catalog Packages

November 9, 2015

Epicor Software Corp. has introduced two electronic catalog subscription packages for the automotive aftermarket.

Cadillac, Others Compete With Google to Put First Truly Autonomous Car on the Road

November 6, 2015

Cadillac plans to be the first GM automobile to come with Super Cruise, the company's most ambitious technological foray since automatic transmission, though the system isn't fully autonomous.

Automakers in European Union to Face Tougher Emissions Tests for Diesel Vehicles

November 4, 2015

Environmental Leader

Following the Volkswagen emissions scandal, EU member states have agreed to use tests that more closely mirror real road conditions to measure diesel cars' emissions.

Transportation Trends and Insights

October 29, 2015

Penske

Will Mexico's Growing Ports Pose a Threat to U.S. Gateways?

October 26, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Mexico is competing with the U.S. for manufacturing work coming back to the western hemisphere from China and other parts of Asia. Will it pose the same challenge for U.S. ports?

The Evolution of Mexico's Rail Network

October 23, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Carlos Godinez, Mexico intermodal director with Celtic International, a Transplace company, provides an overview of the rail industry in Mexico, and how far it has come in terms of investment and improvements in service to support a surge of activity.

TU-Automotive Europe Exhibition Opens Its Doors to Automotive and Technology Execs on 2nd November

October 22, 2015

How Do You Track Your Outside Carrier?

October 19, 2015

Challenge: Spending two to three hours daily making as many as 60 check calls to 30 drivers was limiting the time company could spend working with customers and generating new business.

The Rise of Trade With Canada and Mexico

October 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The return of some manufacturing capacity from China has fueled economic growth in Mexico and Canada. John Kelly, president of the Canadian Division of Transplace, outlines some of the opportunities and challenges that have resulted from that development.

Automakers Are Viewing Safety Issues in the Rearview Mirror

October 19, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automotive manufacturers have all the tools they need to detect safety issues in the early stages of vehicle production. The problem is, they're not making use of them.

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.