Logistics, Supply Chain

Building the supply chain forward Strategies to mitigate disruption in automotive logistics

April 14, 2022

Building the supply chain
The automotive supply chain is surrounded by
rising uncertainty. Global freight, material and
energy networks face significant imbalances
and congestion. The industry is struggling with
whiplash between shutdowns and pent-up
demand in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic –
resulting in constraints in the upstream supply of
components, higher logistics costs and production
losses, as well as depleting finished vehicle
inventory.

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AASHTO

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AASHTO

AASHTO works to educate the public and key decision makers about the critical role that transportation plays in securing a good quality of life and sound economy for our nation. Representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, AASHTO serves as a liaison between state departments of transportation and the Federal government. AASHTO is an international leader in setting technical standards for all phases of highway system development. Standards are issued for design, construction of highways and bridges, materials, and many other technical areas.

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