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New approach to supply chain management can safeguard vehicle manufacturers and avoid slowdown of industry growth Now is the time for vehicle manufacturers to implement proactive contingency planning to successfully avoid the harmful ramifications which can be felt during summer shutdowns, warns emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical.

Fresh contingencies required to safeguard supply chain operations and save OEMs from costly unplanned production stoppages Premium vehicle manufacturers are stipulating improving standards of suppliers’ component quality in order to meet the demand of increasingly sophisticated buyers.

100% of delegates agree that a 24-hour production schedule increases operational risk and strain on the supply chain Delegates at a recent major automotive conference held in Bonn, Germany , unanimously agreed that increasing to 24-hour vehicle production heightened operational risks.

Emergency logistics expertise vital to maintaining supply chain solidity for growing automotive industry Intensifying production schedules are highlighting the potentially hazardous knock-on effects for the automotive supply chain, warns emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical.

Emergency logistics provides inside eye on the internal workings of the automotive supply chain, and where improvements are required to ensure continued growth.

Effective stock balancing crucial for robust supply chain continuity After a decade of efficiency improvements through stock optimization, components stored in warehousing is on the increase.

Agile automotive manufacturing footprint increases need for contingency provided by just-in-time expertise Robust supply chain agility is becoming more crucial as vehicle manufacturers increase focus on production costs and adopt strategies that allow more frequent, ubiquitous changes of production location.

Nurturing industry leaders to help increase supply chain robustness Emergency logistics is a fast-paced, high-pressure working environment that requires its professionals to thrive on the time-sensitive expectations of clients that often include high profile vehicle manufacturers.

Research shows that supply chain integrity directly linked to share value A recent study by international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus and Deringer shows that operational crises have the greatest long term negative impact on the share price of companies.