Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2025

Product Line Growth From an industry perspective, automotive was the fastest-growing vertical; it was up 56% year-over-year. Both are contributing to a rewiring of the automotive supply chain industry. The company now has almost 10,000 employees and is hiring rapidly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. Today’s escalation of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2025

While not a comprehensive free trade agreement, the deal introduces select changes that will affect transatlantic supply chains, particularly in automotive, metals, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Automotive Sector The U.S. Tariff Framework The agreement formalizes a 10% baseline tariff on most goods imported into the U.S.,

Negotiating Skills 156

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QAD

MARCH 6, 2025

Together, we are deeply committed to helping automotive supply chain leaders navigate the future, and I was particularly pleased to join Matt Pohlman, CEO of AIAG, for our inaugural discussion on the landscape’s evolving challenges and opportunities. The automotive industry is at a critical juncture.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Data 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Automotive : Automotive manufacturers face a myriad of challenges, but having access to anticipated supplier disruptions to ensure parts availability is one of the most notable challenges. This can help in identifying inefficiencies and implementing changes to improve operations and customer satisfaction.

Optimal Sourcing 268

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

Automotive Manufacturing AGVs deliver parts to production lines just in time, supporting lean assembly processes. Real-World Industry Applications These technologies are already delivering measurable value in various industries: E-commerce Fulfillment AMRs assist in goods-to-person picking, reducing walking time and improving picking rates.

Supply Chain Software 204

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Picture an automotive giant renegotiating steel contracts with new suppliers across multiple regions. An automotive company I collaborated with conducted detailed modeling of potential tariff impacts on semiconductor supply chains. They may be able to shave 15% off their costs and dodge a tariff bullet.

Price Reduction 224

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Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Let’s take a closer look at how four key industries—automotive, consumer packaged goods (CPG), high tech, and industrial manufacturing—are navigating the tariff rollercoaster and adjusting to the shifting landscape. Automotive businesses can gain a significant edge by implementing real-time scenario planning.

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Bristlecone

APRIL 29, 2025

Play Video In our debut episode, Michael Leen, VP New Sales, and Sameer Joshi, VP Growth Markets, explore how AI is shifting automotive supply chains from reactive to predictive, moving from forecasting to market anticipation, and making sustainability a necessity. Tune in, rethink supply chains, and get UNCHAINED.

Automotive 52

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2025

Impact Summary: A global automotive parts manufacturer transformed its production flow and operational efficiency using ThroughPut.AIs Supply Chain Decision Intelligence Manufacturing Production Optimization Software suite. The results speak for themselvesfaster decisions, lower costs, and smarter operations. ThroughPut.AI

Optimization Software 52

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QAD

MAY 29, 2025

In the high-stakes world of automotive manufacturing , delivering consistent quality at scale isnt just a competitive differentiatorits a necessity. Growth, Regulations and the Rising Need for Standardization Autokiniton has long been a pioneer in adopting automotive quality standards like QS9000, ISO 9001, TS-16949 and IATF 16949.

Automotive 52

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2025

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of factors that impact the worlds automotive supply chains from tariffs and other trade policies to increasing extreme weather events , interest rates, inflation, sustainability pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

They sell to the automotive, data communications, medical, industrial, consumer electronics, and other industries. Molex is a global electronics manufacturer that makes and sells over 100,000 distinct products – connectors, cable assemblies, and a wide variety of other products.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2025

Severe Weather Events: Natural disasters have already caused shortages across critical sectors like automotive and food. These changes necessitate sophisticated supply planning strategies and inventory optimization software to mitigate risks and ensure production continuity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2025

Summary of the Impact A globally recognized Automotive Interiors Manufacturer deployed ThroughPuts AI-powered supply chain solution, Supply chain decision intelligence & analytics platform , to optimize Just-in-Time manufacturing across all operational shifts.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Automotive: Can JIT manufacturing survive legal disruptions to tariff policy? As a next step, automotive companies should expand legal-scenario-based control towers and embed tariff-triggered workflows across the tier-1 to tier-3 supplier network. Every major industry now faces a unique supply chain challenge.

Pharmaceutical 161

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Kinaxis

JUNE 6, 2025

We serve many of the world's leading companies across diverse industries including Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive, and Life Sciences. Our collaborative, people-centered approach drives innovation and intellectual property creation, setting us apart in the market. www.bearingpoint.com Partner Region Global

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

increase in used car and truck prices indicates that the supply constraints in automotive, partially caused by semiconductor shortages, is causing sales volume decreases and increased prices for alternatives such as used car purchases and automotive maintenance and repairs. The increase in energy prices is also important to monitor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Perhaps not surprisingly, the industries that reported they would see the biggest improvement in fulfillment rates if able to ingest real-time data and provide actionable insights to business users were automotive and aeronautics (55%), FMCG (44%), and manufacturing/CPG (43%).

Optimal Sourcing 237

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

Automotive tariffs will go from over 100 percent to 10 percent under a quota. Goods with reduced import duties for Indian consumers: cosmetics, aerospace, lamb, medical devices, salmon, electrical machinery, soft drinks, chocolate, and biscuits. Three-year exemption from social security payments for Indian employees working in the UK.

India 219

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The largest industry gathering of automotive and IT professionals in Germany, the automotiveIT Kongress featured lectures, panel discussions, best practices, deep-dive sessions, an awards presentation, and extensive networking opportunities with industry experts.

Predictive Analytics Software 110

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pilkington Automotive (NSG Group): A leader in automotive glass manufacturing, faced significant challenges in managing unpredictable demand, an expanding number of SKUs, and diverse customer needs. The company increased service levels for top items from 70% to 95%, improved forecast reliability, and reduced stock levels by 43%.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I recently talked to a former executive at a global automotive manufacturer. The project was focused on the spare parts supply chain – the delivery of car parts and aftermarket accessories to automotive dealers and repair shops across Europe from their OEM vendors as well as their own manufacturing facilities in Europe.

Vendor Strategies 312

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

Customers specifically those in automotive, industrial, consumer durables, high-tech, and aerospace and defense can seamlessly connect operational, tactical, and strategic planning processes across supply chain networks to create a single source of truth for their data.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2025

Automotive tariffs will go from over 100 percent to 10 percent under a quota. Automotive Sector: The U.S. Goods with reduced import duties for Indian consumers: cosmetics, aerospace, lamb, medical devices, salmon, electrical machinery, soft drinks, chocolate, and biscuits. This replaces a range of higher tariffs imposed in prior years.

Price Reduction 156

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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.

Supply Chain Risk Management 293

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3PL Insights

JUNE 16, 2025

With Detroit’s legacy as the Motor City, the region is home to countless manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors deeply embedded in the global automotive supply chain. Final Thoughts From parts suppliers to ecommerce retailers selling aftermarket accessories, the auto parts industry relies on fast, efficient logistics.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Built for Enterprise-Scale Operations Freightos Enterprise is specifically designed for: Large enterprise importers & exporters with $40M+ annual freight spend (or 4% of revenue) Global shipping operations across air and ocean freight Key industries include Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Electronics, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Food & (..)

Optimal Sourcing 227

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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. SupplyOn is the defacto industry standard for Tier 1 automotive suppliers in Europe.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 261

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 261

Resilinc

JUNE 9, 2025

Resilinc and RapidRatings shared that: A 90-day “pause and raise” tariff scenario led to severe stress in key manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, electronics, and automotive. Financial Health Ratings dropped from Medium to High Risk for suppliers in just three months in a tariff simulation exercise.

Supply Chain Risk Management 138

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 138

Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

As more companies relocate manufacturing closer to North American end markets, Mexico has emerged as a vital logistics hub, particularly for industries like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods,” Donohoe told FreightWaves in an email. Cross-border freight volumes hit record highs in early 2025, with Mexico exports to the U.S.

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BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2025

The post “Just in Time” for Automotive: Enabling Tariff Risk Mitigation in as Little as 7 Days appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

With LeanDNA, manufacturers in industries that include aerospace, industrial, automotive, and medical know they will get the right part in the right place at the right time. LeanDNA is used by manufacturers in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and medical.

Optimal Sourcing 278

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 278

Freight Waves

JULY 2, 2025

-owned pure-play silicon foundry, providing essential engineering and fabrication services across various sectors including consumer electronics, industrial, military and defense, and automotive industries.

Austin 80

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