Gestamp’s Paul Belanger on reducing EV production costs with giga-stamping and cross-functional collaboration At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Paul Belanger, Director of R&D North America at Gestamp, shared how giga-stamping and customer collaboration are helping reduce production costs, making affordable EVs a realistic goal for the North American market. Christopher Ludwig
Stellantis’ Jeremy Keating on comprehensive lean practices: Achieving zero waste through organisational alignment and proactive problem-solving At the AMS Automotive Evolution North America conference, Jeremy Keating, Vice-President of Operations at Stellantis’ Kokomo Transmission Plant, shared insights on lean manufacturing’s value in achieving efficiency. He discussed early lean integration, financial assessments for cost control, and the critical role of union partnerships. Christopher Ludwig
Stellantis’ Asif Khan on driving cost control and profitability through lean manufacturing in a competitive market At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Dr. Sardar Asif Khan, Continuous Improvement Lead at Stellantis, discussed the critical role of lean manufacturing in cost control and profitability. He highlighted the importance of leadership, workforce engagement, and the complementary role of digital tools in enhancing lean methodologies. Christopher Ludwig
Toyota’s Jaime Moore on engineering transformation: Agile teams, early collaboration, and the impact of digital tools At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Jaime Moore, Senior Principal Engineer at Toyota North America, highlighted the evolving role of engineers in manufacturing. She discussed the expanded skill set required, the need for cross-functional collaboration, and the potential of digital twins and AI in streamlining the automotive production process. Christopher Ludwig
AMS Chief Content Officer Christopher Ludwig wraps up the first evening of Automotive Evolution North America 2024 AMS
Ford’s Rajeev Kalamdani on smart factory transformation challenges: Legacy systems, workforce, and data integration Speaking at the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 conference in Detroit, Rajeev Kalamdani from Ford shared his perspective on the complexities of digital transformation in smart factory settings. From integrating legacy equipment to fostering a tech-savvy workforce, Rajeev outlined key challenges and solutions for successful digitalisation in the automotive industry. Nick Holt
AMS Chief Content Officer Christopher Ludwig wraps up the second day of Automotive Evolution North America 2024 AMS
ZF’s Arno Güllering on smart factory innovations and navigating volatility AMS’ chief content officer Christopher Ludwig spoke to Arno Güllering, senior vice president, Operations – Electrified Powertrain Technology division at ZF at the Automobil Produktion Kongress 2024 at Munich to discuss the roadmap for navigating industry challenges and embracing the digital future. AMS