BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. We mentioned disruptions and the added complexities.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 28, 2023

The automotive products industry is estimated to reach a global value of $374 Billion in 2023. The automotive products industry includes items like car batteries, cleaners and polishes, motor oils and coolants, car accessories, and replacement car parts. There are more than 24,111 automotive retail stores in the U.S.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. This is the exact word that used by Kelly Bysouth, the chief supply chain officer at International Automotive Components (IAC).

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2020

Today, most organizations understand the four main areas of technology disruption impacting the automotive industry; electrification, autonomous vehicles, connectivity, and shared mobility (also known as ACES ). These sensors can also use this data to monitor real-time driving conditions such as weather, traffic, construction and more.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

automotive industry was battered in 2022, with its sales dropping about 8% from 2021 to 13.7 In this blog, we’ll take a look at the supply chain trends that shaped the automotive industry in 2022. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the supply chain trends that shaped the automotive industry in 2022. sales up by 2.5%

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 10, 2019

In the automotive industry, the imposition of new tariffs can have major cost implications. Given the complexity of automotive supply chains, OEMs are dealing with thousands of parts and thousands of supplies to deliver a finished product. But tariffs don’t just impact the OEMs. Impact of tariffs felt beyond OEMs.

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QAD

MARCH 10, 2020

Here are 5 ways blockchain has become a disruptor and driver of adoption in the automotive industry . Here are 5 ways blockchain has become a disruptor and driver of adoption in the automotive industry . Only authorized parties would be able to access this data in real-time because it is cryptographically secure.

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LevaData

AUGUST 31, 2021

automotive industry is a key economic indicator of health and market sustainability; its conjoined relationship with supplier industries creates a profound economic and political influence. Yet, despite these roots and associative dependency, the instability of the automotive sector is absolute. A Look to the Past. auto sales.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on an emerging supply chain management focused lesson occurring at Rivian Automotive. For those in the automotive industry and certainly a wide complement of our readership, the report triggers a response of why it took this long to act.

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RFgen

AUGUST 18, 2021

The automotive industry manages complex inventories in addition to facing vast outside pressures. Many automotive companies have found long-term success with mobile barcoding software. Learn why three real-life companies in the automotive industry implemented mobile barcoding solutions and their significant results.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

A Google search on where experts see the automotive industry going reveals one key takeaway: no one knows exactly where it’s headed. And just as OEM auto manufacturers are partnering to get ahead, automotive suppliers are doing the same. The good news is that there are things companies can do to adapt. More isn’t always better.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 9, 2016

There’s a fascinating article at IndustryWeek on disruption in the automotive industry. Steve Kiefer, Vice president global purchasing and supply chain at General Motors, makes it clear that GM has been disrupting the automotive industry for over a 100 years. Read the full article: Disruption Old and New.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. As global supply chain s emerge from the pandemic and inch toward resiliency, the automotive industry continues to struggle. This has resulted in industry-wide reductions in automobile production.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 15, 2021

Several significant disruptions have significantly impacted the automotive shipping industry in recent years. As global supply chain s emerge from the pandemic and inch toward resiliency, the automotive industry continues to struggle. Why Semiconductors Are Still in Short Supply.

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BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2020

It is increasingly becoming a challenge to represent and evaluate the impact because by the time a response is formulated, the situation has changed, and the scale, speed, and impact of issues have unexpectedly intensified. Our experts, who have spent years in the supply chain industry, share their insights. . As of April 10, 99.7%

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. While most of their sales are to automotive OEMs, they also sell components that go into other products – trucks and busses, wind turbines, tractors, construction equipment, etc. Will the needed parts arrive at their plant on time? at the ZF Group. How many parts do we need?

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As we move from the leisurely days of summer to fall and peak demand season, I’m reminded that the automotive supply chain is changing just as rapidly as the seasons do. We’re also thrilled that our podcast continues to attract distinguished guests who are central to the automotive supply chain’s past, present and future.

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. ” And in an industry defined by innovation, that’s a lesson worth heeding.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

If you want to find out what’s new in automotive logistics, there’s one place to be – the Automobile Logistics Forum. Now it’s time to make sense of that collaborative data to make truly optimal decisions and accurate forecasts. But speed of making data available across the entire supply chain is just one part of the solution.

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USC Consulting Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

It’s been a bumpy ride for the automotive industry this past year. Back in November and December when the economy was running full speed ahead, automotive manufacturers had high expectations for robust sales activity in 2020. Today, the latest models represent just 2%. Then, COVID-19 happened.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. It supplies airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels to most of the Automotive OEMs – companies like Renault/Nissan, Volkswagen, etc. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. The implementation was not trivial.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2020

Today, most organizations understand the four main areas of technology disruption impacting the automotive industry; electrification, autonomous vehicles, connectivity, and shared mobility (also known as ACES ). These sensors can also use this data to monitor real-time driving conditions such as weather, traffic, construction and more.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The generation, verification, tracking and reconciliation of Cums is a standard requirement for Automotive Tier 1 suppliers. The generation, verification, tracking and reconciliation of Cums is a standard requirement for Automotive Tier 1 suppliers. Customers expect the supplier to reconcile Cums upon the receipt of each EDI release.

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The automotive sector may become unrecognizable in time, driven by Industry 4.0 The automotive logistics sector is undergoing fundamental change as manufacturers and suppliers adjust to new technology. . The automotive logistics sector is undergoing fundamental change as manufacturers and suppliers adjust to new technology. .

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Given the global nature of automotive manufacturing in today’s networked supply environments, international shipping will be a consideration as part of the trading relationship between Subsystem and Tier 1 Suppliers and their Tier 2 Suppliers. Visibility and timing once again take center stage related to international shipping.

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QAD

MAY 30, 2023

Change is constant in the automotive world and Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I strongly believe that building a resilient supply chain requires the work of so much more than one company or a few thought leaders. It’s a challenge to figure out who’s best to talk to.

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QAD

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Episode #41: Preparing for Post-Strike Success in Automotive Supply Chains The strike between the UAW and General Motors , Ford and Stellantis is over and Cathy, Jan and I couldn’t be more relieved – but we’re still feeling a bit anxious, and I bet you are, too. A great example of this, if I’m being honest, is the UAW-Big 3 strike.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 10, 2019

The automotive industry is evolving. New disruptive technologies are changing the way automotive companies are planning scenarios in the future. Automotive supply chains will need to plan and analyze for different scenarios in both the medium and long-terms. in areas such as using additive manufacturing to produce parts.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I agree, supply chain is where the money is – supply chain costs drive decisions in the automotive supplier ecosystem – thoughts to keep in mind as we start the new year. In this episode, we’re joined by automotive industry veteran Gary Vasilash, an editor with Gardner Business Media.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We set out with a mission to demystify the ever-changing automotive supply chain and give businesses like yours the actionable insights you need to grow and succeed – and we now have 25 episodes and growing! Dan is a firm believer that the automotive industry should “contract deliberately, not by default.” Episode #22: Happy Holidays!

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QAD

AUGUST 30, 2022

The reality is, change is happening too fast for many organizations and the automotive industry’s shift to ACES is an example of this! . ACES: Catalysts for the Future of Automotive Mobility. We have all heard it; the four megatrends affecting the world of mobility are going to disrupt the automotive industry as we know it.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 8, 2022

And just like the vehicles you manufacture, you need your operational teams to run like a well-oiled machine. However, automotive teams today are pressured by complex operations while working within so many requirements and constraints. Trends driving change in the automotive industry. Teams are the backbone of any organization.

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QAD

AUGUST 17, 2023

June, July and even August have traditionally been laid-back months in the automotive industry, between vacations and major OEMs’ summer shutdowns, but the action never stops here at the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. Season 2 is now in full swing, but you can find a complete list here. Click here to listen to the full episode.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In short, each new user does not just make the network more valuable; they make the network much, much, much more valuable. Chris Castle, the vice president of product management at Nulogy, said that collaboration in the consumer goods industry was more even handed than in industries like automotive. Then there is FourKites.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As the trucking industry experiences rising industry change, just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply chains are starting to feel the effects. What is JITS (Just-In-Time-Sequence)? In this article, we will take a closer look at these industry challenges and discuss the current and potential impacts on JITS.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2022

With each podcast episode, we talk with automotive industry experts about a range of insightful topics, all focused squarely on the global automotive supply chain and its challenges. And I just loved it. I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher.

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QAD

JUNE 14, 2022

The automotive industry is under a siege of disruptions, and traditional auto suppliers are about to reach a make-it-or-break-it milestone—but they aren’t the only ones taking a big hit. . Traditional OEMs are scrambling to keep up with emerging automotive tech giants like Tesla and Rivian. So, what are they doing to keep up?

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