SMMT

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The rise followed September’s fall, which came after four consecutive months of growth, illustrating how supply chain turbulence, in particular global chip shortages, continues to affect UK car manufacturers. off 2019’s total of 134,669 units and -52.8% respectively, October’s performance was still -48.4%

Supply Chain 144

Supply Chain Energy Optimization Automotive Manufacturing 144

SMMT

DECEMBER 20, 2024

UK manufacturing this year also reflects an automotive sector in transition as the investment announcements of 2023 gradually become reality, with factories of all vehicle types retooling and battery capacity scaling up for EVs. With automotive at its heart, the UK could steer some 50 billion of growth green growth in the next decade.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 52

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

to 46,227 units in 2023 – the best performance since 2019. Some 46,227 new trucks of all types, sizes and technologies were put on the road last year, representing the best annual total since 2019 1 as more businesses invested in their fleets. or 2,308 units below pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Notes to editors 1 2019: 48,535 units.

Automotive 131

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 131

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

down on 2019. below 2019 levels. Notes to editors 1 2019 bus registrations: 5,874 units. About SMMT and the UK automotive industry The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. Market up 44.6% on previous year but remains -16.0%

Automotive 132

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 132

SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the eighth month of growth this year, 91,512 units left factory gates marking the best October performance since 2019. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, These figures, coming on the back of a series of significant investment announcements, signpost a bright 2024 for the UK automotive sector. to 751,422 units.

Automotive 145

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 145

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2022

63,125 models rolled off factory lines, with output again restricted by severe supply chain issues affecting manufacturers, driving volumes down by -47.7% from the 120,729 cars built in the same month in pre-Covid 2019. UK car manufacturing output declined by -6.0% This September, exports declined -7.4%

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

JULY 27, 2023

11,748 units were produced in June, up 23.0%, and it also marks the best first half year for UK van production since 2011, as supply chain constraints continue to ease. up on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes, with growth driven by overseas demand, exports of the latest British-built CVs rising 26.7% to 20,872 units.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 98

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By automating yard operations, Outrider is empowering supply chain workers to maximize facility throughput and safety while minimizing their exposure to repetitive, manual tasks performed in dangerous environments,” stated Andrew Smith, founder and CEO of Outrider. .”

Logistics 121

Logistics Supply Chain Freight Automotive 121

SMMT

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

to 8,740 units, marking best October since 2019 and 10th consecutive month of growth this year. Output in October was the highest for the month since 2019, as production volumes increased to round off 10 consecutive months of growth this year. 1 October 2019: 9,087 units. UK CV production rises 10.7% Notes to editors.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 105

SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2023

Supply chain shortages subdue new car market to 1.61m units in 2022 – a -2.0% Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The automotive market remains adrift of its pre-pandemic performance but could well buck wider economic trends by delivering significant growth in 2023. 1 2019 new car registrations: 2,311,140.

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 143

SMMT

JANUARY 25, 2023

off the 1,303,135 cars made in 2019 pre-pandemic, equivalent to a loss of more than half a million cars. off the 1,303,135 cars made in 2019 pre-pandemic, equivalent to a loss of more than half a million cars. December rounded off a volatile year, with output down -17.9% The annual total was 84,561 units down on 2021 and -40.5%

Automotive 143

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 143

SMMT

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

market uplift in 2023 to reach 1.79m units despite straitened economy and strained supply chains. Electrified vehicles notably drove the increase, as manufacturers continue to bring ever more choice to the market despite ongoing strains on the supply chains. increase on the past year but still well below 2019 levels.

Supply Chain 134

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 134

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2023

on pre-pandemic 2019. An urgent and sensible resolution is needed – and a three-year delay would provide automotive sectors across Europe with more time to scale up their battery gigafactory capacity, while strengthening their green supply chains. That’s the best monthly performance of 2023, up 61.1%

Supply Chain 89

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 89

SMMT

AUGUST 31, 2023

1 Growth was driven primarily by easing supply chain challenges and an ongoing rise in export demand, which swelled by 18.9% To secure ongoing success, Britain urgently needs a green automotive transformation strategy that shores up skills, delivers cheaper energy and attracts investment. on pre-pandemic levels.

Supply Chain 90

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 90

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Its stated goal is autonomous, general-purpose humanoid robots to address labor shortages, unsafe or undesirable jobs, and global supply chain needs. January 2024: BMW announces that it will test Figure 01 at an automotive plant. In January 2024, BMW began testing a Figure robot at its automotive factory in Spartanburg, S.C.

Robotics 137

Robotics Robotics Prototype  3D printing 137

SMMT

DECEMBER 22, 2023

up on 2019’s pre-pandemic level with output responding to demand from export markets, up 18.3% to 111,863 units, the best for the January-November period since 2010, in part due to new production facilities coming on stream and the ability of manufacturers to put supply chain challenges behind them. to 9,451 units with 71.3%

Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 80

Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance, for instance, supports supply chain growth essential to global decarbonization, while Canadas swift development of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) export facilities enhances Germanys energy security. HANNOVER MESSE HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s leading trade fair for industry.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Automation 52

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Gokul NA and Nikhil Ramaswamy founded CynLr in 2019. “CynLr manages an extensive supply chain of 400+ parts sourced across 14 countries and will expand its manufacturing capacity to achieve the goal of deploying one robot system per day and reach the $22 million revenue milestone by 2027,” said Gokul NA.

Robotics 64

Robotics Robotics Bottleneck Sourcing 64

AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 26, 2023

million cars made in 2019 pre-pandemic, equivalent to a loss of more than half a million cars. The depressed output also followed significant structural changes, reflecting a loss of production at two-volume manufacturing sites, and the impact of supply chain pauses in China due to lockdowns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufacturing 84

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automotive 84

E&T

JUNE 9, 2023

In the Declaration, Biden and Sunak pledged to draft a Joint Clean Energy Supply Chain Action Plan by the end of 2023. If achieved, this agreement could help companies all over the UK, including firms carrying out nickel production in Wales and lithium processing in Teesside.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Automotive Sourcing 98

SMMT

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Accelera by Cummins, the zero emission business unit of Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC and PACCAR are partnering to accelerate and localise battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United States. We continue to make progress in innovating new products and applications in the hydrogen space.

Supply Chain 103

Supply Chain Form Automotive Manufacturing 103

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Robotics and AI are essential tools for companies in addressing critical labor shortages, localized supply chains, and the need to operate more sustainably.” ABB Robotics has invested $30 million in training since 2019 across four locations, opening its Auburn Hills manufacturing facility in 2015.

Robotics 124

Robotics Robotics Supply Chain Sourcing 124

SMMT

JULY 27, 2022

uplift in overall output this year, with firmer recovery to follow as supply chain issues recede. 1 The main cause remains shortages of key components, most notably semiconductors, exacerbated by additional supply issues caused by the war in Ukraine, as well as significant structural and model changes within the sector.

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 64

Foley

APRIL 11, 2023

Automakers and their suppliers have long been participants in unfair trade investigations before the International Trade Commission (“ITC”), but the scope and subject matter of automotive-related investigations is evolving. This is particularly evident in recent ITC investigations involving semiconductor chips. 337-TA-928.

Automation 75

Automation Automotive Electronics Supply Chain 75

SMMT

DECEMBER 8, 2023

After a lengthy period of campaigning for a solution to the challenge of tougher UK-EU rules of origin on EVs, this week delivered a breakthrough as the European Commission responded with a proposal that would edge our respective automotive industries back from the brink.

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 64

E&T

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

To provide transparency across its supply chains, a British start-up called Circulor is using blockchain – a shared, immutable ledger for recording transactions, tracking assets, and building trust – to track everything from the raw materials in batteries to carbon dioxide emitted during the construction of cars.

Supply Chain 73

Supply Chain Sourcing Manufacturing Automotive 73

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2022

After a subdued, pandemic-affected 2020, the global automotive aftermarket bounced back in 2021. In 2021, supply chain disruptions triggered higher raw material and finished goods prices, while pressurizing margins in the aftermarket. Trends indicate that the market will continue to maintain its forward momentum in 2022.

Automotive 52

Automotive Value chain Supply Chain Form 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Learning Objectives ZF Group, an automotive manufacturer, provides motion controls for automotive, industrial, wind power. 6-9, included discussions about digitalization helps optimize operations, helps with energy efficiency, workforce shortages, supply chain, climate change and cybersecurity. Courtesy: Mark T.

Smart manufacturing 52

Smart manufacturing Digital manufacturing Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

SMMT

MARCH 1, 2024

Ghana Automotive Sector Article With a large overall market and several well developed automotive manufacturing centres, Africa’s automotive profile is on the rise. The JET programme is a UK Government funded initiative, aiming to help Ghana develop its automotive industry and also provide commercial opportunities for UK firms.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

below August 2019’s pre-pandemic level of 92,158 units, underlining the scale of recovery still needed. The figures come as new analysis from SMMT highlights the staggering energy costs, already the highest in Europe, facing the UK’s automotive vehicle and component manufacturers. August 2019 – 92,158 units. Notes to editors.

Automotive 78

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 78

SMMT

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Light commercial vehicle registrations also pushed above 2019 volumes, and the used car market recorded its third successive quarter of growth with almost 1.9 Ahead of that, however, another automotive technological shift that received a boost this week was in the area of connected and automated mobility.

Automotive 75

Automotive Supply Chain Compliance Automation 75

SMMT

JANUARY 26, 2024

The latest industry figures out this week show what a difference a year can make, with UK vehicle manufacturing output topping one million units in 2023, for the first time since 2019. Receding supply chain constraints and unprecedented levels of investment helped put the sector firmly back on track.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Advanced manufacturing Sourcing 52

SMMT

JUNE 9, 2023

Once-persistent supply chain issues are easing and the news signifies an industry on the road to recovery, delivering green growth and providing cutting-edge, clean mobility for people and businesses up and down the country.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive 52

Robotics Business Review

MAY 30, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic also accelerated interest in e-commerce, supply chain automation, and eldercare. The National Robotics Initiative has sunset, and there have been no meetings of the Congressional Caucus on Robotics since 2019. The government support has been mixed. Americans think we’re better than we actually are.

Robotics 116

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 116

SMMT

AUGUST 12, 2022

below pre-pandemic 2019. As supply for new vehicles is stalled by supply chain issues, more motorists have been holding on to their older, less efficient vehicles – a trend already apparent by late 2021 after pandemic disruptions and dealership closures saw the average age of car on UK roads reach a record 8.7

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Automotive Manufacturing 52

SMMT

JULY 6, 2023

The new van market also enjoyed its share of good news, delivering the best first half year performance since 2019 and recording growth in every month of 2023. This performance is testament to the industry’s determination as it overcomes pandemic-induced supply chain shortages that hampered production.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 52

SMMT

AUGUST 4, 2023

As a result, the market has enjoyed non-stop growth for a full year despite challenging economic conditions, as supply chain challenges ease, production increases and deliveries can be fulfilled. 5 However, as government, chargepoint operators and the automotive industry all agree, reassuring drivers means building ahead of need.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 98