Automotive

Could Slowing the Transition to EVs Benefit Supply Chains?

May 20, 2021

The auto industry's reliance on lithium-ion batteries as the current and future standard for electric vehicles isn't necessarily the best strategy.

Chip Crisis in ‘Danger Zone’ as Wait Times Reach New Record

May 19, 2021

Bloomberg

Shortages in the semiconductor industry are getting even worse, complicating the global economy’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything

May 18, 2021

Bloomberg

A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country and economies shuddered, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it’s companies furiously trying to stock up.

Chip Shortage Forces Carmakers to Leave Out Some High-End Features

May 6, 2021

Bloomberg

With the crisis stretching into its fifth month and getting worse, automakers are getting creative to keep at least some production moving forward.

VIDEO

Watch: Building the Supply Chain for ‘Green’ Cars

May 6, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Simon Croom, professor of supply chain management at the University of San Diego School of Business, discusses what it will take for Volkswagen and other automakers to create a truly green vehicle and its supporting supply chain.

EU’s Breton: It's Time to Fix ‘Naive’ Approach to Chip Supply

May 6, 2021

Bloomberg

Europe was naive to outsource so much of its semiconductor design and manufacturing to other regions and needs to redress the balance, the European Union’s top industry official said.

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Watch: The Impact of the Pandemic on the Automotive Supply Chain

May 3, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Vanessa Miller, partner in the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, details the substantial challenges that the automotive industry is facing, now and in months to come.

Intel CEO Says Chip Shortage Will Persist for ‘Couple of Years’

May 2, 2021

Bloomberg

The global semiconductor shortage roiling a wide range of industries likely won’t be resolved for a few more years, according to Intel Corp.’s new Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger.

Global Chip Drought Hits Apple, BMW, Ford as Crisis Worsens

April 29, 2021

Bloomberg

The global chip shortage is going from bad to worse with automakers on three continents joining tech giants Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. in flagging production cuts and lost revenue from the crisis.

EDITOR'S Q&A

The Impact of the Semiconductor Shortage on High-Tech and Automotive Manufacturers

April 27, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

There’s a severe shortage of semiconductors at the moment, caused by a combination of factors, including the coronavirus pandemic and unexpectedly high demand for autos and high-tech consumer products

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.