All Logistics articles – Page 13

  • ABB ATS 2
    Voice

    A flexible approach

    2020-01-09T11:12:00Z

    ABB’s latest welding and joining technologies in the bodyshop promise to boost productivity while making the entire process simpler

  • BICover_R1_T
    Analysis

    Tier Supplier Profit Analysis: Mitigating Margin Compression and Manufacturing Costs

    2020-01-06T10:30:00Z

    Automotive tier 1 suppliers are facing unprecedented industry transformation in electrification along with economic uncertainty. Download this report on the top 20 global suppliers for a deep analysis of their historic margins, as well as solutions for how suppliers could cope with growing pressures and changes in manufacturing across the supply base

  • Ultima-BI-logo
    Article

    Job Opportunity: Special Projects Editor – Automotive at Ultima Media and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions

    2019-12-20T13:59:00Z

    Interested in moving your career in automotive media and content to the next level? Consider joining our editorial team in a new role as Special Projects / Brand Editor

  • Audi exoskeleton 4
    Article

    Exoskeleton trials underway at Audi

    2019-12-11T12:46:00Z

    Audi has begun testing the ergonomic benefits of exoskeleton systems for workers at its Ingolstadt plant

  • Duerr-EcoProFleet_AGV_1
    Voice

    Innovation station

    2019-11-18T15:04:00Z

    Downtimes caused by sudden malfunctions can be reduced, thanks to Dürr’s automated guided vehicles

  • VW IT labs
    Article

    A program of change for Volkswagen Group IT

    2019-11-18T06:30:00Z

    Over the past two years, Volkswagen’s central Group IT division, led by CIO Martin Hofmann, has been expanding staff numbers, investment and digital projects across the group’s business processes, and working more closely with brands like Audi, Porsche and Skoda. In the first of a multi-part article special on Group IT, we explain the evolving shape of the organisation.

  • Martin Hofman_VW
    Article

    At the centre of change for Volkswagen Group

    2019-11-18T06:30:00Z

    Martin Hofmann, chief information office of the Volkswagen Group (pictured, right), explains how the carmaker is transforming its IT system backbone and legacy infrastructure across manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain and engineering – and how Volkswagen is now able to attract top software talent.

  • VW amazon cloud
    Article

    Building Volkswagen’s Industrial Cloud

    2019-11-18T06:30:00Z

    Volkswagen Group’s landmark project with Amazon Web Services will help to connect all its global factories, and eventually the supply chain as well. At the core of the project is a drive to establish a standard software stack that will transform the way production IT is developed and implemented across Volkswagen locations.

  • At its factory in Fremont, California, Tesla runs one of the world’s most advanced factories in the automotive world
    Article

    Tesla gets the gig in Berlin

    2019-11-15T13:46:00Z

    Electric carmaker Tesla is to build its next Gigafactory in Germany, co-founder and CEO Elon Musk told an awards ceremony in the country on Tuesday.

  • The external exoskeleton devices help reduce stresses placed on the muscles of line workers
    Video

    Nissan puts exoskeletons to the test

    2019-10-31T17:04:00Z

    Nissan has been testing new ergonomic-assistance devices to be worn by assembly workers performing overhead tasks  

  • CATL battery
    Article

    CATL begins building battery factory

    2019-10-22T16:01:00Z

    Germany - CATL is looking to serve its many European carmaker customers from its new factory

  • Dyson brand
    Article

    What took the air out of Dyson’s electric car project?

    2019-10-16T14:05:00Z

    The iconic manufacturer of vacuum cleaners has cancelled plans to develop and build an EV. That was probably a smart decision, considering the huge costs, competition and struggling market that Dyson would have been entering. An analysis from Ultima Media’s automotive analyst, Daniel Harrison.

  • VW Kaluga a
    Article

    Russia’s powerhouse

    2019-10-04T13:08:00Z

    Volkswagen has recorded notable growth in Russia over the last few years, but management are being careful not to get excited. Michael Nash gets the inside view

  • Volkswagen ID.3 production Zwickhau
    Article

    Volkswagen enhances plant productivity

    2019-09-26T11:15:00Z

    Germany - Volkswagen is implementing a number of various strategies to enhance its global production network by 30%

  • Skoda Superb iV at Kvasiny
    Article

    Skoda starts Superb iV production at Kvasiny

    2019-09-19T13:52:00Z

    Skoda has started making its first electrified vehicle at the Kvasiny plant

  • Toyota Sorocaba plant
    Article

    Toyota to invest in Sorocaba plant

    2019-09-19T09:09:00Z

    Brazil - The Toyota plant near Sao Paulo will soon make a new model alongside the Etios and Yaris

  • TPCA finish line inspection
    Article

    Looking after ‘the triplets’

    2019-09-18T17:24:00Z

    The Toyota-PSA venture combines talents for the production of a trio of city cars. Gareth Price reports 

  • CEE production map AMS 2019
    Analysis

    Mapping out an eastward shift

    2019-09-18T12:50:00Z

    After many decades of vehicle production, the heartlands of European automotive manufacturing are undergoing a shift eastward. Highlighting the investments, innovations and impact, Ian Henry looks at a group of nations in a region that’s ramping up…

  • A.Bratoz
    Interview

    Ales Bratoz, head of manufacturing and supply chain, AvtoVAZ

    2019-09-18T11:28:00Z

    After successful stints as the head of Renault’s Slovenia plant and of Renault’s Turkish joint venture, Ales Bratoz took on the role AvtoVAZ’s head of manufacturing and supply chain in 2016. A Slovenian national, Bratoz was also plant manager of the Avtoframos plant, now Renault Moscow, from 2005-2008…

  • B0 line 3
    Article

    Mission to a million

    2019-09-18T11:13:00Z

    Nick Gibbs reports from a renowned Russian plant that, despite a challenging domestic market, aims for a return to the high volumes of its colourful history