Almost half of all small businesses said that supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to keep up with customer demand. More than 63 percent said that they have had to change supply chains because of it. While those challenges are mostly behind us, it alerted businesses to how devastating such… Read more »
Category: Automotive Supply Chain
What Are the Main Types of Production Lines in Automotive Manufacturing?
Did you know that the very first assembly line in the automotive industry dates all the way back to 1901? Olds Motor Works, now known as Oldsmobile, used this assembly line to mass-produce its brand-new Curved Dash. It was a huge success. That year, the automaker was able to sell more than 600 Curved Dashes. Within just 3 years,… Read more »
Quality Control in the Automotive Industry
In the first half of 2021, more than 18.5 million vehicles in the US were recalled due to defects in manufacturing. That’s more than twice as many recalls than new vehicles sold over the same period. It’s more important than ever for automotive suppliers to focus on quality control. That’s where a solid supply chain comes into play. When an… Read more »
How to Improve the Automotive Supply Chain
Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has affected the supply chain even more. Experts had predicted a return to normal by 2023. So, no one wants to put a definitive timeline on it. The automotive supply chain took one of the hardest hits. Limited supplies and shortages negatively affected the market during the pandemic. Supply chain managers… Read more »