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New Developments Among Electric Vehicle Automotive Players

Supply Chain Matters

Reportedly, new tooling that can produce vehicles with smaller battery packs has been delayed in China. The implication is that consumers hoping to purchase an EV model from VW or any of its other brands will more than likely have to wait until 2023. PowerCo will additionally locate a second cell factory in Valencia, Spain.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Overcome supply chain challenges – and maximize margins in the face of inflation – with retail planning software and demand forecasting tools. Material Handling & Logistics ).

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This Week in Logistics News (February 27 – March 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart drops $35 minimum purchase for 2-hour delivery. The governors urging the change are from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Missouri. The company has dropped the $35 minimum purchase requirement for the two-hour Express delivery service. Descarets acquires QuestaWeb.