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Odette working with ECG and VDA to develop digital messages for supply chain emissions reporting

12 Feb 2024

The urgency for more sustainable and environmentally conscious automotive logistics practices has led ECG and VDA to work together to develop an Emissions Calculation and Reporting Guideline for automotive supply chains.

Odette Awards recognise Outstanding Contributions to the Automotive Supply Chain

20 Dec 2023

As we approach the end of another amazing year, with a jam-packed 2024 programme ahead of us, it is fitting to reflect on 2023 and wrap-up in style. What better way to do this than recognising all those who have made our excellent results possible.

Volkswagen Group Logistics to implement new Odette-ECG FVL Message

18 Dec 2023

Odette and ECG have recently published Release 1.2 of their digital message standards for Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL). The new release includes amendments and updates which take account of issues discovered during the practical implementation of the original messages by several European OEMs, including BMW, Volvo Cars and Volkswagen Group Logistics.

Odette publishes Security Features to consider when using REST APIs (OA3)

07 Dec 2023

APIs, especially REST APIs, are being increasingly used to provide and access information in automotive supply and distribution processes. They are comparatively easy to install and deploy, allow an agile process management, and can be used with many different devices from mobile phones up to server systems.

However, APIs also bring new threats to system integrity and data security and may cause serious disruptions to supply chain processes if developed and deployed without the appropriate security features.

Odette2023 Conference: programme announced

03 Oct 2023

At the Odette Conference, there is much less blah-blah and much more real solutions than anywhere else to help you overcome the supply chain challenges you face today. The event also offers supply chain professionals and IT experts unique networking opportunities at the international level.

Odette brings industry together to meet packaging challenges

29 Sept 2023

At the request of its members, Odette has called a meeting of automotive companies and packaging manufacturers on 22 November in Berlin to discuss the current challenges facing the suppliers and users of automotive packaging, and the possibility of taking a collaborative approach to meet those challenges.

Smart EV company NIO introduces MMOG with suppliers

14 Sept 2023

NIO, a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market that designs and builds electric vehicles, has announced that it started to adopt the Supply Chain Management assessment tool developed by Odette and AIAG.

Odette2023 Conference: Preparations are underway

04 Jul 2023

Under the banner "Still Building Solutions for Sustainable Supply Chains", preparations for Odette2023 are now underway so make sure you block 20/21 November for this must-attend event in Berlin. Early Adopter Fee saving €200 available to the first 200 registrants

eInvoicing and VAT in the Digital Age – are you prepared?

04 Jul 2023

The automotive industry was in the vanguard of the einvoicing movement and has been exchanging invoices and other financial documents using structured digital messages for more than 40 years. But are our long-established procedures and standards now under threat from governments and tax administrations across the world looking to intervene in the einvoicing process in an attempt to reduce tax fraud and close the VAT gap?

Odette presents MMOG v6 at Ford Supplier Day

23 Jun 2023

Once again, the Odette Team has supported the Ford Supplier Day with an MMOG Awareness session. We presented the recently released version 6 of the assessment tool and the latest evolutions of the cloud platform which has been continuously improved since its initial launch in 2018.