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Emergency logistics expertise safeguards production, provides advantage by enabling last-minute manufacturing specification changes A series of fast-paced development programmes are being phased in by manufacturers seeking to accelerate the time to market of innovative electrified powertrain as a response to stringent future global emissions regulations.

Transatlantic airfreight shortfall threatens vehicle production The seasonal peak in demand for air cargo space has far exceeded traditional levels, increasing the shortfall of air freight capacity and inflating prices.

Post-hurricane sales increase may lead to further knock-on effects as impacts of natural disasters emerge The need for US residents to replace vehicles lost during recent hurricanes has helped boost September car sales in North America to an unexpected high.

Past experiences help provide OEMs with tools to recover from latest hurricane devastation The natural disasters to have hit internationally in 2017 could have far-reaching ramifications for global supply chains, which are not always immediately apparent, advises emergency logistics expert Evolution Time Critical.

Emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical has further expanded its North American office.

“Smart Logistics” can provide real-time analysis of supply routes – such as potential bottlenecks – and allow automakers and suppliers to react immediately to changes in demand, inventories and manufacturing capacity.

The dip in April vehicle sales in North America is synonymous with the fluctuating demand experienced within the automotive industry, which can lead to increased inventories, production rescheduling and subsequent supply chain ramifications, advises emergency logistics expert Evolution Time Critical.

Extensive supply chain benefit from expansion of leading European specialist; driven by increased auto industry demand Europe-based emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical has announced the opening of a new office in Atlanta, GA.

Reduced risk, cost and time of tooling and production relocation; further safeguard for supply chain operations.

Recruitment of automotive industry logistics expert following rise in demand for time sensitive logistics solutions In order to sustain business growth and future expansion, emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical has recruited a new general operations manager. Demand for the company’s services by vehicle manufacturers and OEMs seeking to safeguard supply chain activity within an increasingly … Continued

According to a new report from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders1 (SMMT), digital manufacturing presents a £74bn opportunity for UK industry over the next 20 years, and a potentially step-change moment for the global automotive industry.

Major vehicle manufacturers are addressing new production challenges created by fluctuating demand and transition to new models by introducing idling programmes at plants in Europe and the US.