Renault is setting up a supply
chain and logistics department to manage issues in its global logistics
business.
Michel Faivre-Duboz will take up the position as senior vice president,
supply chain and logistics on 2 January 2008. Faivre-Duboz will be a member
of the management committee and will report to Michel Gornet, executive
vice president, manufacturing and logistics.
The new department will directly manage or coordinate all strategic and
operational aspects involved worldwide in the logistics chain, from parts
sent out of suppliers throughn to the delivery of cars to customers. It
will be responsible for prices, quality and reliability.
Renault says that main strategic tasks involve managing production and
transport capacities, organizing and scheduling transport routes, and
packaging. Operational responsibilities include plant scheduling, supplying
plants with parts and components, and distributing vehicles.
Nadine Leclair will become senior vice president, vehicle engineering
development on the same date, replacing Faivre-Duboz. She will report
to Jean-Louis Ricaud, executive vice-president, engineering and quality.
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