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Labor Strike Targeting U.S. Automakers- Update Five

Supply Chain Matters

Ford has elected to partner with South Korean based battery manufacturer SK Innovation , in building and the joint operating of three battery production facilities, two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee. The further notion is cited data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating that since 2003, the average hourly wage for U.S.

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Our Walk In The Fog

Supply Chain Shaman

I define the digital transformation as the redefinition of the atoms and electrons of the supply chain to drive improved outcomes. Makes us wonder if we should even manufacturer products in traditional ways? However, in regional supply chains where manufacturing assignments are more fixed with less change. Is this right?

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eCommerce Considerations During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Vinculum

The supply sides of businesses are struggling to continue manufacturing operations as most of this activity takes place in China, where the virus outbreak has been the most severe. Both Alibaba and JD.com expanded during the SARS crisis in 2002-2003. and electronics at 42.7% Not the first time. Change in Actions.

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SCRC Partner Profile: A Textbook Transformation at Biogen-Idec

Supply Chain View from the Field

Although strategic sourcing capabilities are well established in industries ranging from automotive to electronics, they are still in the formative stages in the biotechnology sector. It was formed from the November 2003 merger of Biogen, Inc. It isn’t easy to drive change in biotech companies for a number of reasons.

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5 Factory Uses for Sensors You Might Not Expect

DELMIA Quintiq

Sensors are some of the most remarkable electronic devices available. Some of their applications in factories and manufacturing are a little lesser known right now, even as Industry 4.0 Accomplishing this unlocks just-in-time manufacturing for that car company. continues its disruptive march. Walmart provides a cautionary tale.

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5 Factory Uses for Sensors You Might Not Expect

DELMIA Quintiq

Sensors are some of the most remarkable electronic devices available. Some of their applications in factories and manufacturing are a little lesser known right now, even as Industry 4.0 Accomplishing this unlocks just-in-time manufacturing for that car company. continues its disruptive march. Walmart provides a cautionary tale.

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CKS Benelux and Ivalua partner with Punch Powertrain to digitalise strategic sourcing

ivalua

This on-demand electronic sourcing service offering developed by CKS for over fifteen years is particularly popular within the automotive industry. The company operates five R&D centers and three manufacturing facilities in Europe and China. The Ivalua solution empowers us to deliver value to CPOs throughout Belgium”.