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Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Navigating Automotive Supply Chain Disruption: Insights From DP World's David D'Annunzio
In a recent interview at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, David D'Annunzio, Global Vice President and Automotive Vertical Leader at DP World, sat down with Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton to share critical insights on the ever-evolving automotive supply chain landscape, the new norm of constant disruption, and the future of global automotive manufacturing. The automotive supply chain is being actively reshaped by global disruption, rapid innovation, and shifting trade dynamics. In this interview, 'Inside the Automotive Supply Chain with DP World's David D'Annunzio,' learn more about why the automotive supply chain is in constant flux, how DP World balances 'asset appropriate' strategies, the rising influence of Chinese automakers, and what's driving change in inter-Americas trade. Navigating a 'pressure-cooked' sector Drawing from decades of experience, D'Annunzio underscored the intense pressures unique to automotive supply chains, where factories rely on precise sequencing to produce vehicles every 60 seconds. Any misstep, he noted, could halt operations, making it an intensely 'pressure-cooked' sector. Adding to this high-stakes environment is the long-term effects of outsourcing parts production from local suppliers to low-cost countries such as China, India, and Pakistan. While this has increased efficiency and lowered costs over the past few decades, it has also increased market and supply chain vulnerability as global disruptions persist. DP World's proactive approach to disruption DP World's distinctive 'asset-appropriate' strategy – acquiring assets strategically rather than adhering strictly to an 'asset-light' model – positions them advantageously. Simply put, 'asset-light' companies prefer not owning physical assets like ships or trucks, opting instead to lease or outsource. In contrast, DP World chooses to own these assets strategically when it makes financial and operational sense, ensuring readiness and reliability during disruptions. As D'Annunzio pointed out, companies with resources readily available are primed to lead when inevitable supply chain disruptions occur. China's disruption of the global automotive industry Highlighting emerging industry trends, D'Annunzio spoke of the rapid ascendence of Chinese automotive manufacturing. Chinese electric vehicles, like BYD's Seagull, are poised to upend the global market – a Seagull can be purchased for $10,000 and offers features and quality equivalent to a $40,000 U.S.-manufactured car. D'Annunzio speculated that we could soon see Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market through partnerships with domestic firms – a scenario mirroring China's own strategy from decades past when U.S. manufacturers entered their market. Learn more To hear more from David D'Annunzio and explore deeper insights on the future of automotive supply chains, watch the full interview here. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from DP World
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AutoScheduler Participates in Supply Chain Now Livestream on The Agentic AI Supply Chain Framework
Livestream Covers How Every Core Supply Chain Function Can be Managed by Specialized AI Agents that Think, Communicate, and Act Autonomously AUSTIN, Texas, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- a leader in Agentic AI Warehouse Orchestration, announces its participation in a Supply Chain Now Livestream on The Agentic AI Supply Chain Framework on June 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT. Attendees will discover a bold new vision of how generative AI and intelligent agents are reshaping the future of supply chain execution. 'The Agentic AI Supply Chain isn't a new layer of dashboards or a more advanced planning module – it's a fundamental rethinking of how execution decisions are made, who makes them, and how quickly they can respond to real-world change,' says Keith Moore, CEO of 'Supply chain executives and technologists will be given a pragmatic perspective on what the next generation of supply chain operations will look like – and what it takes to get there.' The Livestream will discuss how AI agents are reshaping supply chain execution and what it means for a business. Hosted by Supply Chain Now's Scott Luton and Jake Barr, Keith Moore, CEO of will unpack the key ideas from the Agentic AI Supply Chain framework, where every core function - planning, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation - is managed by specialized AI agents that think, communicate, and act autonomously. Attendees will learn: How the Agentic AI Supply Chain fundamentally differs from traditional execution models and how it works The real-world impact- early pilots promising use cases, and the measurable benefits companies are already seeing A realistic step-by-step roadmap for adoption, including common challenges and how to overcome them And so much more! To register for the Livestream, visit: About empowers your supply chain with its Agentic AI-based warehouse orchestration platform that integrates with your existing WMS/LMS/YMS or any other solution to drive value across the supply chain by improving throughput, cutting labor costs, and ensuring customer service goals are met. AutoScheduler automates critical tasks for the warehouse like labor scheduling, task sequencing, and dock management, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Our Agentic AI-based platform makes better decisions to create an adaptive, living supply chain. For more information, visit: Contact: Becky BoydMediaFirst PRBecky@ (404) 421-8497
