Post by Automotive Logistics

Breaking: Dirk Wiedmann has been appointed head of production network and logistics at BMW Group, succeeding Dr. Michael Nikolaides, who will lead corporate strategy. Wiedmann now assumes logistics responsibility for a global production network across more than 30 manufacturing sites worldwide, supplying vehicles to more than 140 countries. His teams are responsible for logistics digitalisation, overseas supply, programme planning and plant allocation, which help determine future vehicle production locations. Wiedmann takes over a logistics function that has grown significantly in influence and importance under Nikolaides, who has steered the supply chain through significant disruption, whilst pivoting towards greater digitalisation, AI implementation, automation and resilience. Read this Automotive Logistics exclusive here: https://lnkd.in/e8dw579f #automotivelogistics #digitalisation #resilience #localisation #supplychain #bmw Christopher Ludwig Emily Uwemedimo Megan Kelly James McLoughlin Richard Logan Riad Mannan Nick Holt İlkhan Ozsevim Timo Gilgen Pascal Nagel Yannick Tiedemann Alistair Newton Matt Allard Gavin Andrews Dan Wood Freya English Giada Nacucchi Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Automobil Produktion