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Another Asian Trip and Added Apple Sourcing Options

Supply Chain Matters

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. Apple has been a master at exercising many such strategies.

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

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The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is “The Internet of Things” Impact on Manufacturing & Logistics?

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Offering Prayers While Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, the word security has a different meaning. Unfortunately, we live in a world where the need for security for a Papal visit turns a city upside down. The pope comes in peace; but to prepare, we are in a high-security lock down mode. Rethinking Safe and Secure. In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill.

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Stories of Supply Chain Leadership: An Interview with Joan Motsinger of Seagate

Supply Chain Shaman

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Performance of High Tech and Electronics Supply Chains for the Periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013. Our first step was to define the leaders.

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Labor Strike Targeting the Three U.S. Automakers- Update Two

Supply Chain Matters

In this second Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. Today, China based EV automakers and suppliers have notable cost advantages in materials sourcing, production and labor costs. unionized auto companies. Thus, some U.S.

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5 Strategies Traditional OEMs are Using to Compete Against Auto Tech Giants

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based electric vehicle and autonomous technology company founded in 2009, cleared GM’s $87 billion and Ford’s $80 billion market caps when they went public in 2021 with a market value of more than $100 billion. . Currently, dealerships serve as the middleman, purchasing vehicles from the automakers and selling them to consumers.