T he typical automobile is composed of about 40,000 different parts. With those parts frequently manufactured all over the globe, getting them all to the right place at the right time for assembly has always been daunting. It’s an even more daunting task today. Automotive shippers and companies that handle auto logistics now face pressures and challenges that uctuate almost daily. “The automotive supply chain is being reshaped by constant change—from tariff shifts and nearshoring to EV complexity, sustainability mandates, and labor shortages,” says Srini Paruchuri, vice president, customer strategy and solutions at Agillence. To stay competitive, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) realize that “lean logistics principles are essential to manage this growing complexity,” he adds.
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