Traditional supply chains will be destroyed because of stricter border controls and as a result of a no-deal Brexit, businesses in the UK will be forced to buy more local products, according to an expert from the University of Cologne. Professor Andreas Fügener, expert in Supply Chain Management, warns that consumers are largely unaware of the impact that leaving the European Single Market … [Read more...]
£86M grants for decarbonising and supply chain
The Advanced Propulsion Centre is helping to lower the barriers for Small and Medium Enterprises to contribute to decarbonising the automotive sector and anchoring the supply chain in the UK. The APC provided financial and mentoring support to 87 SMEs including £86m through its Core Competitions, and its Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) since 2013. 60 SMEs have received … [Read more...]
Welsh & UK automotive supply chain sees Brexit lifeline
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders launched its new Brexit Readiness Programme to help the industry, especially SMEs in the automotive supply chain, prepare for the UK leaving the EU. With less than six months to secure a withdrawal deal and concerns of a cliff-edge on 30 March, the programme is part of ongoing efforts to provide support for small and medium sized member companies … [Read more...]
Britain’s future on the road outlined tomorrow
The future of the car, including how it is designed, manufactured and driven, will be debated at The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Open Forum, taking place on 5 June at Automechanika Birmingham. Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and technology innovators will come together at the half-day conference to discuss the latest trends shaping the future of mobility and the supply chains … [Read more...]
Brexit bargaining must protect auto industry, say carmakers
There are potentially disastrous implications for the automotive supply chain in Brexit, say car makers. Just a few days ahead of the EU summit, where the 27 heads of state will approve the European Council’s Brexit guidelines, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is calling on the negotiators to pay urgent attention to sector-specific issues. A big concern for the … [Read more...]
Migrants’ action will impact UK supply chain
The UK’s logistics industry is demanding that the Government publishes the results of its Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendations on the future role of European workers in the UK immediately, instead of waiting until its proposed publication date next year. According to the Freight Transport Association, waiting until the UK is on the point of leaving the European Union before deciding … [Read more...]
Special feature: UK Automotive opportunities & challenges
Britain’s exit from the EU raises questions on the competitiveness of UK auto manufacturing in the long run given the intertwined nature of both the outbound and inbound logistics supporting the UK automotive industry. With the UK triggering Article 50, IHS Markit Supplier Solutions team has completed an assessment of the impact on OEM sourcing strategies and possible trade policies … [Read more...]