Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The company is North America’s top diagnostic and repair software supplier for automotive service shops, including large truck fleets and repair shops. Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries developers and product managers are also automotive and truck enthusiasts, and work directly with customers to continually improve the product.

Automotive 98

Automotive Supply Chain Function Sourcing 98

SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

UK automotive manufacturing secures £20 billion in investment over the course of 2023 – more than in the previous seven years combined. Shift to zero emission cars, vans, trucks and buses delivers decarbonisation with potential to unlock further opportunities in battery and supply chain sectors.

Manufacturing 138

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automotive Advanced manufacturing 138

SMMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

to 82,997 units, marking the best January performance since 2021 and the fifth straight month of growth as global demand for British-built brands continued to grow and legacy supply chain challenges, notably semiconductor shortages, abated. Volumes rose 21.0% to 62,938 units – a rise of 6,559. million units. million units.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

UK Automotive launches new driving lesson fund, Drive to Thrive, supporting apprentices to gain the life-changing advantage of car mobility. Scheme will help fresh automotive talent develop as employers deliver new skills and jobs at all levels – with 14,000 roles created or expected thanks to huge net zero investments.

Automotive 132

Automotive Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 132

SMMT

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This would give the necessary breathing space for automotive sectors on both sides of the Channel to scale up gigafactories and green supply chains, both of which are essential for a stable, long-term transition. 3 SMMT calculations covering BEVs (cars) only. The 10% tariff applies to the factory gate cost of the vehicle.

Supply Chain 144

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 144

SMMT

MARCH 29, 2023

Factories made an additional 8,050 cars, with volumes buoyed by an easing of supply chain shortages – notably of semiconductors – which have bedevilled the global industry since the early months of 2021. Notes to editors 1. SMMT member Q1 Automotive Insights Survey conducted February 2023. UK car production rose 13.1%

Supply Chain 104

Supply Chain Automotive Electronics Manufacturing 104

SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The news follows recent announcements of significant investment into advanced automotive manufacturing, with some £4 billion committed by Government and industry combined in November alone, a massive vote of confidence in the sector.1 1 Production for both the home and overseas markets grew in October, up 23.9% to 751,422 units.

Automotive 145

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 145

SMMT

MARCH 12, 2023

Industry urges government to get behind £67 billion automotive sector and pitch positively to the world to win green growth, jobs and prosperity. Sector sets out Green Automotive Transformation Strategy in response to global competition for EV production.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Electronics Manufacturing 98

SMMT

JULY 27, 2023

11,748 units were produced in June, up 23.0%, and it also marks the best first half year for UK van production since 2011, as supply chain constraints continue to ease. UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% 1 First half year production was 67.0% compared to the same period last year, at 37,803 units. to 20,872 units.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 98

SMMT

JUNE 26, 2023

UK Automotive calls for cross-party adoption of five pledges as part of an industrial strategy to drive industrial transformation, mobility for all, upskilling, global trade, and clean, affordable energy. Commitment would deliver green automotive manufacturing growth and consumer choice in a thriving, accessible EV market.

Automotive 106

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Lead Time 106

SMMT

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The rise followed September’s fall, which came after four consecutive months of growth, illustrating how supply chain turbulence, in particular global chip shortages, continues to affect UK car manufacturers. Notes to editors. UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% 1 – 147,150 units.

Supply Chain 144

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 144

SMMT

OCTOBER 17, 2023

News comes as latest SMMT Automotive Trade Report shows UK global auto trade on track to reclaim £100 billion trading hub status. This growth is now threatened, however, as rules that were agreed before the pandemic, war in Ukraine and supply shortages come into force in just 75 days’ time. billion at the end of 2020 to £15.3

Automotive 143

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 143

SMMT

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The loss, equivalent to just 215 fewer cars, was driven chiefly by structural changes, reflecting a move from car to van making at one major plant, but with supply chain shortages still afflicting some manufacturers. 2 Notes to editors 1. UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just -0.3%

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 143

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Notes to editors 1 2019: 48,535 units. About SMMT and the UK automotive industry The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. The automotive sector also supports jobs in other key sectors – including advertising, finance and logistics.

Automotive 131

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 131

SMMT

MARCH 30, 2023

as supply chain constraints affect output. The decline follows a large rise in February last year and, last month, the best January performance in a decade, but supply chain constraints restricted production in February. Notes to editors 1 UK exports to the EU: 3,123 units. British CV production falls -21.6%

Supply Chain 83

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 83

SMMT

APRIL 24, 2024

Free and fair trade deals must be secured, energy costs reduced and the workforce upskilled if we are to attract further investment to improve productivity and decarbonise automotive manufacturing and its supply chain. The latest independent production outlook now expects UK car and light van production to fall -6.2%

Supply Chain 87

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 87

SMMT

AUGUST 31, 2023

1 Growth was driven primarily by easing supply chain challenges and an ongoing rise in export demand, which swelled by 18.9% To secure ongoing success, Britain urgently needs a green automotive transformation strategy that shores up skills, delivers cheaper energy and attracts investment. on pre-pandemic levels.

Supply Chain 90

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 90

SMMT

AUGUST 4, 2022

to 112,162 units as supply chain shortage continues to frustrate order fulfilment. market share, illustrating the volatility in the supply chain. Notes to editors. UK new car registrations fall -9.0% Battery electric vehicles (BEV) buck trend, growing market share to 10.9%, but pace of growth slows. to take 12.2%

Supply Chain 134

Supply Chain Logistics Automotive Manufacturing 134

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Despite the growth, August volumes were still the weakest for the month, bar 2021, since 2013 as supply chain pressures continued to constrain the market. Notes to editors. 1 Large fleet registrations fell by -1.6%, although this was offset by a 3.2% increase in deliveries to private consumers.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

DECEMBER 22, 2023

to 111,863 units, the best for the January-November period since 2010, in part due to new production facilities coming on stream and the ability of manufacturers to put supply chain challenges behind them. As a result, British CV production year-to-date is up 15.5% 3 Strong demand from overseas markets means exports are up 21.0%

Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 80

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2022

63,125 models rolled off factory lines, with output again restricted by severe supply chain issues affecting manufacturers, driving volumes down by -47.7% Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, Billions of pounds and thousands of jobs are dependent on the automotive sector and, increasingly, on electrified vehicle production.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Even as UK CV manufacturers have juggled turbulent global supply chains, overall production is up 45.5% While the industry looks to 2023 with some optimism, we cannot be complacent as sustained long-term growth is dependent on favourable operating conditions and a competitive framework for automotive manufacturing.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 105

SMMT

APRIL 5, 2023

1 The increase saw 287,825 units delivered, the eighth consecutive month of growth for the new car market, as supply chain challenges slowly continue to ease. With eight consecutive months of growth, the automotive industry is recovering, bucking wider trends and supporting economic growth. Notes to editors 1.

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 143

SMMT

MARCH 6, 2023

While February is typically low volume ahead of the March plate change, this year it marked the seventh month of consecutive growth as easing supply chain shortages steered the market closer to pre-pandemic levels, down just -6.5% Notes to editors 1 February 2020: 79,594 units. on the same month in 2020.1

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

APRIL 9, 2024

In addition, as part of SMMT’s remit to represent the UK automotive sector, the organisation was recognised for its committed to promoting workplace best practice across the wider industry. It supports the interests of the UK automotive industry at home and abroad, promoting the industry to government, stakeholders and the media.

Automotive 45

Automotive Benchmarking Supply Chain Logistics 45

SMMT

JANUARY 25, 2023

1 The main reasons for the depressed output were the crippling global shortage of semiconductors, which limited the ability to build cars in line with demand; significant structural changes, reflecting a loss of production at two volume manufacturing sites; and the impact of supply chain pauses in China due to Covid lockdowns.

Automotive 143

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 143

SMMT

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

market uplift in 2023 to reach 1.79m units despite straitened economy and strained supply chains. Electrified vehicles notably drove the increase, as manufacturers continue to bring ever more choice to the market despite ongoing strains on the supply chains. Notes to editors 1 BEV market share in 2022: 16.6%

Supply Chain 134

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 134

HGR Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Design News asked Matthew Bey, senior global analyst for RANE, a risk intelligence company, about the current supply chain risks that could impact engineering projects in 2023. Robert Cadena | Dec 6, 2022 | Supply Chain Brain. technologies discusses the evolution and impact of data and supply chain visualization tools.

Supply Chain 78

Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods 78

SMMT

JUNE 9, 2023

Some of the UK’s most advanced automotive companies will team up next week (11-14 June) at the 36th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS36) in Sacramento, California to demonstrate how British innovation and engineering is driving one of the world’s most ambitious transport decarbonisation timelines.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Automotive Prototype  Electronics 40

SMMT

JULY 27, 2022

uplift in overall output this year, with firmer recovery to follow as supply chain issues recede. 1 The main cause remains shortages of key components, most notably semiconductors, exacerbated by additional supply issues caused by the war in Ukraine, as well as significant structural and model changes within the sector.

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 64

Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Despite ongoing issues such as finding qualified and skilled workers, and with an improving though still challenging supply chain situation, the manufacturing sector continues to perform well, prepared to overcome hiccups. There is also an uptick in sustainability-related initiatives. This is not just next generation, green attitudes.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Digital manufacturing 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That transformation is happening against the backdrop of global megatrends, including a shrinking global workforce , an increasing appetite for e-commerce, and a fundamental need for sustainability and resilience — including in supply chains. Editor’s note: This article was syndicated from the IFR’s blog.

Robotics 104

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Logistics 104

SMMT

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Vital for the UK economy, the M5 sectors span life sciences, chemicals, food and drink, automotive, aerospace, defence, security and space, and employ nearly one million people in roles that are 46% more productive than the national average. Notes to Editors 1.

Advanced manufacturing 94

Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing Aerospace Pharmaceutical 94

SMMT

JULY 6, 2023

British automotive manufacturing plants reduce CO 2 emissions by -2.8% Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive , said, Britain’s automotive industry is building record numbers of zero emission vehicles while cutting its carbon footprint to a record low. Race to Zero: Powering Up Britain’s EV Supply Chain.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Automotive Supply Chain Logistics 64

SMMT

AUGUST 4, 2023

As a result, the market has enjoyed non-stop growth for a full year despite challenging economic conditions, as supply chain challenges ease, production increases and deliveries can be fulfilled. 5 However, as government, chargepoint operators and the automotive industry all agree, reassuring drivers means building ahead of need.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 98

SMMT

JULY 26, 2023

The performance represented the best first half since 2021 as manufacturers were increasingly able to manage global supply chain challenges – notably the shortage of semiconductors – that had constrained production since the pandemic. 3 Notes to editors 1: H1 2019 UK car production 666,521 units. UK car production rose 11.7%

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Sourcing 52

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 2, 2024

We’ve done many pilots both in automotive, as well as the commercial space,” she said. Editor’s note: Going to Manifest ? The Robot Report editor Eugene Demaitre will be moderating a panel on “Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Supply Chain” on Tuesday, Feb.

Robotics 92

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Fit 92