From the approximately 30,000 parts in the average car, ranging from basic fasteners to sophisticated computer chips, the automotive supply chain is highly intricate. Production of those parts can be spread across multiple regions, and they have to travel a highly complex and interconnected supply chain. With the demand of just-in-time (JIT) production, these parts…
Category: Automotive
Automotive manufacturers are known for keeping inventories low and relying heavily on just-in-time (JIT) deliveries. For this strategy to work, production schedules and freight deliveries must align perfectly, meaning even the slightest delays can bring production lines to a standstill. Disruptions have always been a concern for just-in-time manufacturers, the pandemic being just one recent…
Mexico’s geographic location, skilled workforce, and trade agreements have made it a prime destination for automotive manufacturing. But with new tariffs on imported vehicles announced this week—raising costs for foreign-made cars and reshaping trade strategies—manufacturers and suppliers must adapt. As the world’s seventh-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, Mexico produced 3.5 million vehicles in 2024, with 76%…
The success of the global automotive industry is hugely dependent on the efficiency of automotive logistics. In 2024, the global automotive logistics market was valued at approximately $230.78 billion and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2025 to 2030. This growth has been driven by increasing vehicle…