OEMs begin plans for supply chain contingency fearing disruption from Icelandic volcanic eruptions

Emergency logistics expertise helps safeguard automotive industry production amid ash cloud uncertaintyA number of major OEMs have begun looking at contingency planning, as the automotive industry fears a repeat of the Icelandic ash cloud that devastated global flight schedules and led to costly production line delays. With news that the Bardarbunga volcano eruptions continue to increase in magnitude and lava spews 60 metres into the atmosphere, vehicle manufacturers are keen to avoid a repeat of the disruption caused by grounded flights in 2010, advises emergency logistics specialist