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Stay informed about CHEP with the latest in company news. You will learn about the latest breakthroughs and new technology in supply chain logistics.
Stay informed about CHEP with the latest in company news. You will learn about the latest breakthroughs and new technology in supply chain logistics.
The automotive industry is going through rapid change. The move towards electrification – driven by environmental regulations and consumer concern – means many completely different components will be needed. Alongside the disruption caused by the pandemic, this is forcing a huge shift in supply chains across the world and putting increasing focus on the complexities of intercontinental transport.
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Read moreAutomotive supply chains are among the most complex on earth, with each vehicle containing up to 20,000 parts originating from thousands of different suppliers located in different parts of the world.
These supply chains are now facing huge disruption. Not just from the short and long term effects of the Covid pandemic, but also from a move away…
Read moreDemand for electric and hybrid vehicles – driven by environmental legislation and consumer choice – is now accelerating. Even during the current pandemic, EV & hybrid (PHEV) sales in Europe have been affected much less than those of their fossil fuel equivalents – with the long-term post-COVID forecast for electric vehicle sales to recover faster and reach 42…
Read moreAs the world moves away from traditional fossil-fuel vehicles, Lithium-Ion batteries are becoming one of the most critical, and yet potentially dangerous, components in the Automotive supply chain.
The high-density batteries required for customer expectations of range are heavy, mainly produced in Asia, and very vulnerable to changes in temperature, mishandling and damage – which risk catastrophic explosive…
Read moreATLANTA – Oct. 20, 2020 – Brambles, the global supply chain solutions company operating through the CHEP brand, is embarking on a new five-year sustainability plan. Leveraging its circular business model, Brambles aims to transform how life’s essentials are delivered to people by pioneering regenerative supply chains for its customers.
According to Dr. JJ Freijo, Brambles’ Global Head…
Read moreThe automotive industry was already under enormous pressure: the push for electrification, increasing sustainability legislation, Brexit, and social movements away from car ownership. Now the Covid pandemic has created even more disruption and uncertainty.
Most manufacturers and component suppliers were already left with excess capacity in 2019. Vehicle sales are expected to fall to just under 62m units…
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