All Logistics articles – Page 21
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AGVs find their way
Automated guided vehicles are carrying the assembly lines to a flexible futureHistorically, the automotive industry has relied heavily on the use of robotics technologies for pure manufacturing operations like assembly, welding and stamping – but in recent years other robotics applications such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have become more ...
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ArticleAGVs find their way
Automated guided vehicles are carrying assembly lines toward a more flexible futureHistorically, the automotive industry has relied heavily on the use of robotic technologies for pure manufacturing operations like assembly, welding and stamping, but in recent years other applications such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have become more popular in ...
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Interior angles
Despite much merger, acquisition and joint ventures, the automotive interiors market remains fragmented Seats and dashboards/cockpits are the two largest segments of the interiors market, both in terms of component size and value. Historically these components have been supplied by a mixture of in-house and independent suppliers, while in recent ...
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ArticleMayer heads up Audi Ingolstadt
Germany – Taking over earlier this month, Albert Mayer is now plant director, responsible for all production and site-specific issues such as logistics, environmental protection and security. He has served Audi since 1979.Mayer first worked as a clerk in the assembly and paintshop inspection department at Audi Ingolstadt. In April ...
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ArticleInteriors: An inside look
Despite many mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, the automotive interiors market remains fragmented Seats and dashboards/cockpits are the two largest segments of the interiors market, both in terms of component size and value. Historically, these components have been supplied by a mixture of in-house and independent suppliers, while in recent ...
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ArticleDaimler makes factory appointments
France/Germany – Serge Siebert replaces Joachim Betker as site manager of the smart plant in Hambach, with immediate effect. Betker is moving to Mercedes-Benz Bremen to become head of assembly for the Roadster SLC and SL.Siebert helped to pioneer the smart plant, known as ‘smartville’ for its innovative and lean ...
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Acerto de contas russo
Dos vários candidatos para o mais resistente mercado de automóveis do mundo em 2016 a Rússia certamente leva o prêmio. O rublo afundando, as sanções ocidentais e queda dos preços do petróleo, conspiraram para atingir o poder de compra dos consumidores e a confiança na Rússia ao longo do último ...
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ArticleFord EcoSport allocated to Craiova
Romania – The vehicle-maker is investing up to €200m ($223.4m) to make its small SUV at the plant from autumn 2017. The output will be shipped to all European markets except Russia.“EcoSport sales are up nearly 30% this year, and given the continued outlook for sales growth in the small ...
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Qué está pasando en Rusia
De entre los mercados más complicados del mundo en 2016, Rusia se alza con seguridad en el primer puestoEl año pasado, la devaluación del rublo, las sanciones occidentales y el desplome de los precios del petróleo conspiraron para golpear el poder adquisitivo del consumidor y su confianza en Rusia. Las ...
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ArticleRussian reckoning
Of the several contenders for world’s toughest car market in 2016, Russia surely takes the prizeThe sinking rouble, western sanctions and collapsing oil prices conspired to pummel consumer purchasing power and confidence in Russia over the last year. Sales have declined by a massive 36%. Back in 2012, when sales ...
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ArticleNew GM at Dacia and Renault Romania
Romania – Yves Caracatzanis will replace Nicolas Maure as general manager, when the latter takes up the leadership of AvtoVAZ on April 4. Caracatzanis will report to Denis Le Vot, senior vice-president (SVP) and director of operations for Eurasia.Caracatzanis began his career with Bossard Consultants, then moved to Hewlett Packard ...
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ArticleDaimler Mannheim’s century of training
Germany – The first 30 recruits arrived at the plant in 1916, since when almost 11,000 young people have received vocational training onsite. Daimler says there are currently 380 trainees in nine disciplines and on three dual-study courses.Describing robust vocational training as “the basis for our corporate success”, Marcus Nicolai, ...
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ArticleRenault's China challenge
Opening its first factory in the country, Renault is keen to follow where Alliance partner Nissan has ledBetter late than never. That was the message from Renault's top-brass at the inauguration of its first-ever factory in China. Renault-Nissan Alliance boss Carlos Ghosn told journalists at a ceremony in Wuhan, central ...
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ArticlePSA: Back in the race
With new management, a new strategy and new shareholders, PSA is experiencing a change in fortunesIt was not long ago that the future of PSA was called into question. The joint venture (JV) and cross-shareholding arrangement with General Motors was collapsing, the company was in financial trouble and it needed ...
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ArticleSkoda Vrchlabí makes 1m DQ 200 gearboxes
Czech Republic – Production began in September 2012 and during this year the plant will reach a daily capacity of 2,000 units. The half-million mark was reached in October 2014.“In preparing for DQ 200 production, Skoda and the Volkswagen Group invested a total of €245m [$270.1m] into reconstructing the production ...
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ArticleDegen takes BMW Spartanburg role
US – As vice-president of Logistics and Production Steering, Gerald Degen succeeds Philip Heinrichsdorff, who returns to Germany to look after material control and delivery assurance for the BMW Group. Degen has already served the company for 18 years.Degen began his career at BMW’s German manufacturing operations, first as a ...
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ArticlePremium but not perfect
As McLaren and Aston Martin both build up their production, AMS takes a magnifying glass inside their spotless factories at Woking and Gaydon respectively to see the latest in high-end carmaking in BritainMcLaren Automotive and Aston Martin are both gearing up to double their production as the two luxury companies ...
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ArticleSmall cars, big ambitions
Zaragosa has been the European Opel/Vauxhall centre of small-car production for over three decades. Fresh investment and the addition of Opel-PSA B-segment MPVs could bring the factory close to full utilisationOpel Zaragosa in Spain produced its first vehicles in 1982, since when it has developed into the centre of production ...
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ArticleAstra aspirations
Vauxhall's old Ellesmere Port plant has been revitalised by a £140m investment to make the newest modelOne of the oldest vehicle manufacturing plants in the UK, Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory in north-west England is undergoing a renaissance. Having been threatened with closure in the recent past – but surviving when ...
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Moro to lead Mazda in North America
US – Replacing Jim O’Sullivan, who is retiring, Masahiro Moro becomes president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). Moro is currently managing executive officer at Mazda Motor Corporation; he takes up his new role with immediate effect.Moro will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of MNAO’s business in the ...