Automotive

How 5G Will Transform the Way We Live and Work

April 2, 2019

Self-driving cars, remote robotic surgery, autonomous weapons — all that and much more is set to be delivered via the 5G wireless network.

Feuding Auto Industry Unites to Oppose Trump Import Tariffs

April 1, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.S. auto industry is escalating a lobbying push to keep President Trump from imposing steep new tariffs on imported cars and parts that executives warn could cripple a sector already facing a slowdown.

The Brexit Day That Wasn't Leaves Britain Counting the Cost

April 1, 2019

Bloomberg

For more than two years, the clock ran down toward March 29, the day Prime Minister May pledged Britain would leave the European Union. As the drama rolls on, the costs mount from the Brexit day that wasn’t.

BMW, VW Reach Painful Juncture on Road to Electrified Fleet

March 21, 2019

Bloomberg

BMW and Volkswagen are facing up to difficult cost cuts needed to fund the unprecedented transition to electrifying their fleets.

Metals Giant Suffers Extensive Cyber Attack

March 19, 2019

Bloomberg

Norsk Hydro ASA, one of the world’s biggest aluminum producers, suffered production outages after a cyber attack affected operations across Europe and the U.S.

Case Study

Why Honda Adopted a ‘Community’ for Managing Reusable Containers for Parts

March 19, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automotive supply chains depend on tight coordination between a manufacturer and its many suppliers. But some of the basic technology to optimize those connections has been lacking until now.

U.K. Firms Slam No-Deal Brexit Levies as Too Risky, Too Late

March 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Under the temporary regime announced Wednesday, the U.K. would avoid slapping tariffs on most imported goods, though prices of key European Union products including beef, cheese and cars would rise.

Waymo Is Now Selling Sensors to Lower Cost of Self-Driving Cars

Waymo Is Selling Sensors to Lower the Cost of Self-Driving Cars

March 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The next generation of warehouse robots, security systems, and even autonomous tractors could all be built with this technology.

Enter Now for the 2019 Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition

March 7, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has extended the deadline to participate in its annual Supply Chain Innovation Award, in partnership with SupplyChainBrain.

GM, Amazon Are Very Interested in This Electric Truck Startup

February 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Rivian Automotive is moving to gain an edge over bigger electric-car rivals before it even starts manufacturing plug-in pickups.

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.