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08:55
20 min
Main Stage
Welcome and industry outlook: Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico
20 min
Main Stage
Business intelligence
Supply Chain Strategies
Inbound Logistics
Finished Vehicle Logistics
Digital strategies
International Trade
Service parts logistics
Talent and Skills
Supply chain security
Automotive Logistics’ Chief Content Officer Christopher Ludwig opens the conference with insight into the trends, disruptors and drivers transforming Mexico and North America’s automotive logistics and supply chains, highlighting why supply chain and logistics organisations’ ability to pivot with purpose, deliver value amidst volatility and turn cost pressure into opportunity is paramount to success.
[Keynote] Moving Mexico with clarity, speed and local excellence
30 min
Main Stage
Inbound Logistics
Supply Chain Strategies
Finished Vehicle Logistics
International Trade
Service parts logistics
Hear from Mexico’s major OEMs how they are transforming their supply chain strategies, logistics flows and production footprints at unprecedented speed to remain competitive amidst the new world order of trade, tariffs and competitiveness.
[Panel] Mexico in motion: Building decisive automotive supply chains at pace
45 min
Main Stage
Supply Chain Strategies
Inbound Logistics
Finished Vehicle Logistics
International Trade
Service parts logistics
Mexico’s automotive industry is being reshaped by trade volatility, shifting regional demand, accelerated localisation programmes, and intensifying competition from new market entrants, forcing players to adapt at a faster pace than ever. This opening session explores how the industry is repositioning its operations in Mexico for greater competitiveness through logistics and supply chain design, digitalisation, local decision making and the right partnerships
Key discussion points:
Mexico’s evolving role in North American automotive production
Balancing cost, resilience and service performance
Aligning production, sourcing and logistics strategies
What decisive supply chains look like in 2026
The partnerships needed to accelerate action and execution
11:00 –
[Panel] Smarter supply chains: Delivering continuity with less cost and disruption
50 min
Main Stage
Supply Chain Strategies
Inbound Logistics
Digital strategies
Automotive manufacturers and logistics providers share practical approaches to creating more resilient supply chains and inbound logistics, including through better transport planning, digitalisation, packaging optimisation, inventory visibility and supplier management.
Key discussion points:
Lean but resilient inventory strategies for an uncertain demand environment
Cost control best practices which don’t inhibit service performance
Unlocking value through packaging and container management
Strengthening supplier collaboration, transport synchronisation and modal shifts
11:00 –
[Workshop] Service at speed: Scaling aftersales logistics for a growing and changing market
50 min
Fuentes II
Service parts logistics
This workshop explores how the industry is redesigning service parts logistics networks to balance lean inventories with high availability, faster dealer fulfilment, and lower obsolescence while enabling new entrants to build aftersales capability from a standing start.
As new market entrants scale dealer networks alongside legacy brands, and the Mexican vehicle parc continues to grow, service parts logistics has become a frontline driver of customer retention, brand loyalty, and aftermarket profitability. Explore opportunities in this interactive workshop.
Interactive focus areas:
Parts network design for incumbents vs. new entrants
Faster dealer replenishment without disrupting inventory models
Cross-border vs. domestic stocking strategies
Aftermarket demand visibility and forecasting in a shifting vehicle parc
11:50
Main Stage
[Panel] Finished vehicle logistics: Raising speed, quality and network performance
Main Stage
Finished Vehicle Logistics
Digital strategies
International Trade
Vehicle distribution networks across Mexico and North America face rising pressure on throughput, damage rates, yard performance and time-to-market – particularly as new market entrants build out their footprints alongside legacy brands. This session examines how vehicle logistics leaders across the industry are responding.
Key discussion points:
Port, rail and trucking network speed and capacity challenges
Improving yard management and vehicle visibility
Accelerating delivery performance and quality standards
Managing imports, exports and domestic distribution
As Mexico navigates shifting global trade relationships and evolving industrial priorities, the automotive sector faces both opportunity and growing operational complexity. This session will explore how industry and government policy should align to support Mexico’s manufacturing and logistics strengths, leveraging greater localisation, strategic trade and logistics flows.
This session brings together automotive leaders, trade experts and public sector stakeholders to examine how policy, regulation and public-private collaboration can better support resilient automotive supply chains and Mexico’s industrial development. From infrastructure and customs modernisation to cargo security, localisation and evolving USMCA dynamics, the discussion will explore the practical actions and policy priorities needed to strengthen Mexico’s operating environment amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Key discussion points:
The Mexican administration’s priorities for automotive manufacturing, trade and industrial development
How trade policy, tariffs and regional relations are shaping investment and sourcing decisions
Supporting localisation, nearshoring and long-term supply chain competitiveness
Infrastructure, energy and border investment priorities for automotive growth
Addressing cargo security, freight theft and operational disruption
[Panel] Cross-border logistics under pressure: Keeping freight moving across North America
45 min
Main Stage
Finished Vehicle Logistics
Inbound Logistics
International Trade
Cross-border operations remain central to Mexico’s automotive competitiveness but face mounting pressure from infrastructure constraints, congestion at key gateways, evolving customs and tariff dynamics. This session examines how companies can improve speed, predictability and visibility for North America freight, including through maximising rail capacity, intermodal adoption and tighter shipper-carrier collaboration
Key discussion points:
Improving customs efficiency and border coordination
Managing congestion and transit reliability
Optimising multimodal transport strategies
Investing in data and visibility to compress dwell and improve predictability
Hear how Volkswagen is driving transformation in its production and logistics network at "Mexico speed”, redefining project timelines through faster decision-making and greater local autonomy as it localises new models. To meet demand for this growing volume, the company is working with logistics partners to enhance efficiency and speed, from implementing digitalisation in port and yard operations, to scaling multimodal and rail logistics.
Volkswagen's Peter Koltai will share insights into how the carmaker is realising its strategic decision to relocate Golf production to Puebla in a compressed time, including how local teams are rewriting traditional industry playbooks to turn implement logistics and supply chain decisions into delivery with unprecedented speed and efficiency. He will also demonstrate how the carmaker is working with logistics providers to optimise changing logistics flows and volumes, including enhancing multimodal and rail freight options across the network, and speed throughput at major ports.
[Panel] Multimodal Mexico speed: Transforming logistics across modes and ports for the next phase of growth
30 min
Main Stage
Supply Chain Strategies
Inbound Logistics
Finished Vehicle Logistics
Digital strategies
International Trade
As Mexican automotive production and trade flows evolve, competitive automotive logistics networks must make maximum use of rail, ports and multimodal infrastructure to improve speed, efficiency and reliability. This session will explore how automotive manufacturers are implementing new technologies and transport solutions to meet their goals.
Rising freight demand and changing supply chains are placing greater pressure on Mexico’s transport networks to meet demand at the best possible lead time, quality, cost and emissions. This panel will discuss investments and partnerships in rail capacity and equipment, port modernisation, and automation, with examples of how automotive manufacturers like Volkswagen are building more competitive and integrated logistics. Experts from major OEMs, ports and logistics providers will share insights into maximising rail and multimodal transport, including increasing containerised parts and cargo alongside finished vehicles, across North America. Learn about technology and digital innovations in port operations, including autonomous freight movements and automatic crane and material handling. Gain insights into the investments, infrastructure and collaboration that will support the most efficient multimodal logistics in Mexico with long term-competitive advantages for the industry.
Key discussion points:
Driving faster change management and flexible logistics network optimisation
Expanding rail utilisation and network integration across automotive parts and freight
Port efficiency and throughput improvements
Digitalisation and automation opportunities across port operations and multimodal logistics
Reducing bottlenecks across key corridors
Logistics strategies for cost and sustainability goals
Public-private collaboration and infrastructure investment
[Panel] Mexico’s new market players: Delivering competitive and scalable logistics
50 min
Main Stage
Supply Chain Strategies
Finished Vehicle Logistics
Service parts logistics
As new automotive brands and manufacturers expand their presence in Mexico, logistics and supply chain operations are becoming a critical competitive differentiator from day one. New entrants are being challenged to scale finished vehicle, supplier, dealer and aftersales networks at speed – while navigating trade uncertainty, infrastructure constraints, and exploring localisation opportunities.
This session explores how emerging market entrants are building operational footprints in Mexico and the logistics and supply chain models supporting rapid market entry and growth.
Key discussion points:
Launching efficient finished vehicle import and domestic distribution networks
Building aftersales logistics capabilities to support growth and customer retention
Managing speed-to-market while controlling logistics cost
Come together with colleagues, industry leaders and fellow delegates for an enjoyable evening of good conversation. The ALSC Mexico networking dinner provides the perfect opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships with friends, partners and decision-makers.
