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Auto Industry Concerns in Sourcing Moves Within Mexico

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. market entry to that of Japanese automakers on the 1970’s and South Korea based makers in the 1990’s. Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022.

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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: What It Means for the Future of Manufacturing

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2022) Source. In contrast, chip manufacturing has significantly increased in Taiwan, South Korea, and China over the same time period*. 800M investment in applied manufacturing infrastructural improvements of 17 national laboratories ( Source). Summary of the Investments and value creation of the CHIPS Act (Loseby, D.L.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Prediction Two of this year predictions indicated the following: Restoring More Direct Control in Strategic and Tactical Direct Material Sourcing Will be the Driving Force for Businesses and their Supply Chain Management Teams in the Coming Year. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Preparing Your Supply Chain for 2023 – 4 Areas of Focus

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Utilize scenario planning in cases such as when to onshore versus offshore to evaluate sourcing options in the wake of government intervention . Germany, South Africa, and South Korea were abundant in 2022. industry and the economy. We are advising clients to: . Labor actions like strikes in the U.S.,

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The Mass Adoption of Cryptocurrency in Countries!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Japan and South Korea in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Japan and South Korea have been neck-to-neck regarding blockchain and cryptocurrency over the last few years. China’s cryptocurrency users are correspondingly leaning towards exchanges based in South Korea.

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Supply Chain Shortages Hit the Customer Where it Hurts

Logistics Viewpoints

That same year, the H5N6 flu strain struck South Korea, which resulted in authorities exterminating about 17 percent of the national flock of chickens and 28 percent of ducks. But chicken and eggs are not the only protein source that has been facing supply chain shortages. This included about 30 farms.

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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. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 Announcement. and other global regions. That further adds to fulfilling U.S.