Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is concerned about the electric vehicle supply chain, and has therefore announced that it has hired 50 specialists to maximize the resilience of the new electric vehicle supply chains and maintain ethical standards, in a context of geopolitical uncertainty, as it transforms to provide its next generation of exclusively electric models across all its brands by 2030.
“The new roles have been created to provide additional, detailed, and accurate visibility of the components and materials in its supply chain, including the sources of raw materials, so that JLR can anticipate and help address any supply threats, with the aim of ensuring production continuity”, the company announces in a statement. “This is particularly critical as JLR builds new supply chains for the upcoming electric models that rely on essential minerals for battery production, including lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, and graphite, which have a global mining footprint”.
The new roles complement JLR’s work with key partners specialized in physical audits of critical materials to accurately track and monitor standards all the way to the mines, and the investment in cutting-edge technologies, including the use of AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics to unlock visibility and resilience.
Remember that the long supply chains that cross multiple borders increase the risk of disruptions in the supply chain of automotive brands, and in recent years, the sector has experienced breakdowns in supply chains, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, with disruptions in maritime transport in the Red Sea and conflicts.
The new specialists now hired by JLR are responsible for collecting essential data to build a complete and detailed picture of the company’s supply chain, so that it can proactively assess risks, find solutions to potential disruptions, and ensure compliance with current and future legislation.
