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More Electric Vehicle Supply Network Moves

Supply Chain Matters

According to industry data, five of the six most sold vehicles in July were electric-powered models. In prior Supply Chain Matters updates, we called reader attention to General Motors efforts to lock-in supply needs up to 2025 , battery designer and supplier Panasonic’s announcement for an augmented U.S.

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

ToolsGroup

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Material Handling & Logistics ).

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Ten Supply Chain Predictions for 2023

NC State SCRC

Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. However, there are always risks that will move the needle, including the escalation of the Ukraine war, more COVID-19 variants, spikes in energy prices, and sovereign debt pile-ups.

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The Impact of Demand Volatility and a Changing Technology Landscape on European Supply Chains

AIMMS

A recent report by the ACE European Group identifies supply chains as of the biggest sources of concern for European businesses today. On the one hand, companies are facing growing uncertainty due to volatile exchange rates, rising oil prices and economic and geopolitical events, such as Greece’s financial crisis and the conflict in Ukraine.

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6 Critical Trends in Distribution and How to Optimize Your Network’s Response

ToolsGroup

And in this age of inflation, the more effectively you can manage your inventory levels, the more you can decrease your costs and provide your company with a financial buffer. Distributors tend to be more “purchase-focused” than “demand-focused.”. Excess Inventory and the Revenge of the Bullwhip Effect.

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The Largest Commercial Aircraft Order Ever and the Imperative to Address Supply Chain Resiliency

Supply Chain Matters

In the wide body segment, the order includes 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with options for 20 additional, and ten Boeing 777-9 aircraft, The airline further placed a firm order for a total of 800 among two models of CFM International LEAP aircraft engines which will exclusively power the combined Airbus and Boeing single aisle aircraft orders.