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Not Just Another Automotive Industry Transformation

LevaData

automotive industry is a key economic indicator of health and market sustainability; its conjoined relationship with supplier industries creates a profound economic and political influence. Yet, despite these roots and associative dependency, the instability of the automotive sector is absolute. A Look to the Past. auto sales.

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COVID-19’s Immediate Impact on the Automotive Supplier Industry

QAD

The onset of COVID-19 arrived at a time when the global automotive industry was already in a state of tumult, with suppliers and automakers looking at a future defined by electrification, autonomy, and connectedness. As a result, the seasonally adjusted annual rate ( SAAR ) for automotive production has dropped to 11.4

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Looking Beyond Red Arrows

Supply Chain Shaman

However, the stories of success are largely project improvements or improvements in vertical supply chain efficiency in manufacturing or transportation. To illustrate the point, here we share snapshots from four different value chains: automotive, healthcare, consumer, and technology. Automotive Value Networks.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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What’s the deal with the semiconductor shortage?

NC State SCRC

We hear a lot about the shortage of semiconductors these days in the news, and the complaints are especially loud in the automotive sector. Recent reports suggest that in 2010 27% of vehicles relied on electronics that includes semiconductors. These foundries are essentially contract chip makers, or contract manufacturers.

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor. increase in 2010, eleven years ago. Does this solve the problem? When I get this question, I swallow hard.

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” increase in 2010, eleven years ago. Does this solve the problem? When I get this question, I swallow hard.