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Rivian and Lucid Supply Chain and Production Challenges Continue

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The ability to ramp up and sustain manufacturing output is a further challenge in order to generate needed cash to sustain operations. In March of 2023, Supply Chain Matters highlighted a report indicating a manufacturing reorganization with Rivian. A year ago, the stated objective was to be able to produce 85,000 vehicles in 2024.

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Implications of Apple Securing Semiconductor Fab Supply from the United States

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Major semiconductor customers and industry manufacturers, undertaking their own supply network resiliency evaluations, continue to elect to diversify fab production presence across major product demand regions. Apple’s exclusive chip-manufacturing partner. That plant is slated for a 2024 opening. based fabrication facility.

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TSMC Postpones Starting Production at Its Arizona Factory

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The organization said that it will not be able to begin manufacturing chips in 2024, as originally planned, due to a skilled worker shortage.

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TSMC Plans for First European Based Semiconductor Chip Plant

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TSMC to Construct its First European Chip Fabrication Facility Industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) announced this week that the Taiwan based producer will construct its first European based chip facility that will be located in Germany. legislation, hence the delay.

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Top 5 Supply Chain Disruptions to Semiconductors 2023

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Morgan , the chip shortages will continue through the end of 2023 into 2024. For high-tech and semiconductors in particular, the risk of a factory fire is high due to the highly flammable materials used in semiconductor manufacturing: combustible plastic materials, flammable and pyrophoric chemicals, and high-voltage electrical power.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

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is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company which has emerged as a prominent player in the highly competitive automotive industry. With its manufacturing operations situated in Normal, Illinois, Rivian’s presence has had a profound impact on the local economy. billion in financing.

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November U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index- Noteworthy Trending

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Global Production Stabilization In our recently published monthly summary of November’s global PMI reporting , our research arm noted that with one month remaining, the year 2023 will likely be depicted as one of global manufacturing recessionary conditions. That trending, along with the latest U.S.