Automotive

The Rise of Trade With Canada and Mexico

October 19, 2015

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.

TU-Automotive: IBM discuss the Smart City at the Connected Fleets USA Conference & Exhibition

October 16, 2015

China-Based Automotive Logistics Company Creates a Modern Automobile Logistics Park

October 9, 2015

Challenge: In order to create a unified automobile supply chain logistics platform, this Chinese company needed to reduce uncertainty of the coordination process through information sharing and integration.

Bringing Lost American Jobs Back From China

October 9, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Reshoring Initiative would like to slap the "Made in U.S.A." label on a lot more products. Can it succeed?

RFID Helps Korean Tire Maker Monitor Use of Rubber Materials

October 8, 2015

RFID Journal

Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire is employing passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tags to track its consumption of the rubber materials that it uses to assemble tires at two of its factories.

E-commerce Steps on the Gas in Automotive Aftermarket Industry

October 7, 2015

UPS

New research shows that 56 percent of automotive parts and accessories shoppers are making their purchases online - an 8 percent increase over the previous year. The study also indicates that consumers are combining online and in-store channels for an omnichannel shopping experience. Omnichannel is when shoppers seamlessly shift between mobile, online and in-store resources to research, purchase, pick up and return their items.

TU-Automotive Europe puts Uber, BMW Drive Now and Citymapper to the Test

October 2, 2015

Trucking Finds Difficulty in Hiring Enough Engine Technicians with Computer Training

September 29, 2015

Wall Street Journal

As trucks have become more advanced, transportations companies are increasingly in need of technicians with computer skills. But truck operators say negative perceptions of the industry are making it difficult to compete for tech-savvy talent.

Did VW Puncture Credibility of Other Automakers' Diesel Technology?

September 29, 2015

Los Angeles Times

The Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal has tanked the company's stock price, ousted its top executive and could ultimately cost the world's top automaker tens of billions of dollars. It may also destroy the credibility of diesel technology from all automakers.

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.