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Additional Investment in US Based Automotive EV Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. Announcement. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 The facility reportedly will supply battery component needs for U.S. Under new U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-up- February 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters

West Coast ports, and data related to increased adoption of robotics for North America production needs. According to a published report by The New York Times , ( Paid subscription or metered view ) GlobalFoundries will dedicate a portion of its production capacity specifically to produce semiconductor devices for General Motors needs.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech August 30 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The company established a partnership with Panasonic Energy of North America in 2019 and since then, battery cell production scrap coming from the Tesla Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada (in which Panasonic is the battery cell manufacturer) has been recycled by Redwood. Former investment partners reportedly also participated.

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Why is o9 Solutions Growing So Fast?

Logistics Viewpoints

This January the company reported that its annual recurring revenue grew at over 84% year-over-year. Planners in China rely on different data sources and operate with different business practices than those in North America. There’s a lot of flexibility required to model the variations and nuances.”

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” Reportedly the news of a far broader inspection program caught most airline providers by surprise.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update- March 28 2024

Supply Chain Matters

In conjunction with the reporting of 2023 financial performance, the California based EV maker announced that the company would lay off upwards of 15 percent of its current staffing, amid cash and ongoing business and supply chain related challenges. The company reported a cash balance of slightly over $325 million at the end of 2023.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. Apple: Electronics Makers Risk Being Nudged out by Automakers. Where Do Companies Get Their Cobalt?