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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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6 Key Takeaways from Blue Yonder Automotive Connect

BlueYonder

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors.

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How do car manufacturers deal with disruption in the automotive industry?

DynaSys

Nearly all global, regional, and local automotive supply chains in 2020 were impacted by Covid-19. Whether it was through imposed tariffs, Brexit, or electric car success, the automotive industry felt its impacts acutely. Disruptions in the automotive industry. Automotive suppliers were in crisis management mode.

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5 Ways Blockchain is Changing the Automotive Industry

QAD

Here are 5 ways blockchain has become a disruptor and driver of adoption in the automotive industry . This localization data could include everything from information about road and infrastructure details to general traffic patterns. Blockchain offers the potential of removing the middleman in trade and transaction processing.

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Data – the Fifth Element of Automotive Supplier Market Disruption

QAD

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 ). And this is just the beginning of the use cases for this information. . Supplier Software Business Model Types.

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Forced Labor in the Automotive Supply Chain: What Car Companies Can Do

Resilinc

The report, titled “ Driving Force ” investigates automotive supply chains and forced labor in the XUAR. This includes raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and copper, as well as automotive parts like hood decals, brakes, tires, seat cushions, batteries, electric components, and more. automotive industry receiving US $11.5

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. Among other things, ZF manufactures electrified powertrains, car chassis technology, active and passive safety systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. This manufacturer has 188 production locations across the world. Finally, they have an aftermarket parts division.