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Multi-modal logistics partnership helps vehicle manufacturers assess supply chain threat and deliver suitable contingencies The ongoing strikes in Brazil and a period of industrial disruption in Nicaragua are threatening the supply chains of several major vehicle manufacturers.

New deputy managing director appointment for Evolution Time Critical, plus opportunities for operations and sales staff in Europe and North America Following a period of sustained business growth, emergency logistics expert Evolution Time Critical has appointed Graham Little as deputy managing director.

Factors combine to create perfect storm threat to North American automotive supply chain robustness Emergency logistics expert Evolution Time Critical has been working with automotive manufacturers and their suppliers to move vital components from Europe and China as a result of cargo being delayed at North American ports.

Emergency logistics expertise safeguards automotive production amid limited driver availability and rising costs A number of factors are conspiring to encourage rising US freight prices, which could impact the automotive supply chain.

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.