WELCOME TO THE JANUARY 2016 issue of Supply Chain Digital . In this issue we are looking at supply chains in the automotive industry . First up , we have an interesting feature on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ( FCA ), which is the world ’ s seventh largest auto manufacturer — shipping 4.6 million cars in 2014 — so relies heavily on its global supply chain as a competitive advantage . And technology has had a huge impact on automotive supply chains , as DHL explains in another of our special reports .

We ’ re also covering the growth of online commerce and the differences between the modern , internet-enabled shopper and the older generation who are less adept at shopping online – creating a challenge for retailers and carriers to meet the demands of both types of customer .

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Lucy Dixon

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