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Meet the Buyer set to energise UK automotive supply chain

SMMT

The last few years have been a particularly torrid time for automotive supply chains, with the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, geopolitical disruption and economic upheaval coming just as the sector braces for its most radical transformation in more than a hundred years.

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Registration opens for Automotive Supply Chain Forum at Automechanika Birmingham 2023

MEM

Messe Frankfurt UK, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham, has announced registration is now open for visitors to secure free tickets to its refreshed trade event, the Automotive Supply Chain Forum, in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Sustainable supply chains, what does it mean?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Excessive energy and water consumption, high waste production with low reuse rates, human rights issues, and abuse of labor are just some of the core issues plaguing supply chains globally. A supply chain is a vast network between large companies and their suppliers to develop, manufacture and distribute finished products to end users.

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Zebra Technologies Looks At Automotive Industry

Gary Mintchell

here is a report Zebra compiled regarding attitudes and expectations of both consumers and managers in the automotive industry. However, navigating the growing demand comes with challenges as 68% of automotive industry decision-makers say they are under high pressure to produce next-generation (i.e., electric) vehicles.

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Is EDI Capability Possible Along the Entire Automotive Supply Chain?

Seeburger

How to meet an OEM’s digitalization requirements Suppliers account for 80% of the value added in the automotive industry.

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Supply Chain Manager

SMMT

A new vacancy now exists within the Membership department for a Supply Chain Manager. Qualifications / Skills / Attributes required by job holder: Honours Degree or equivalent Industry experience and/or familiarity with manufacturing, supply chains and logistics. Raise profile of SMMT by attending and speaking at events.

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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic was a good example of how, in the event of supply chain issues, AM was able to help. AM makes the supply chain independent from consumer demand and reduces waste.