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Forced Labor in the Automotive Supply Chain: What Car Companies Can Do

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If you drive a car from Volkswagen-Audi, Honda, Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Tesla, Renault, NIO, or Stellantis—the parts in your car have a high risk of being sourced from companies linked to abuses in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China; the region targeted by the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, (UFLPA).

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

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As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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Inflation Reduction Act & What It Means for EV Production

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This new tax credit could help to drive EV prices down, increase EV adoption, and give automakers the demand they need to transition to a BEV-heavy vehicle lineup—but that’s only if they can quickly regionalize their supply chains to meet the new “manufactured in North America” clause. Meets Battery Mineral Sourcing Requirements.

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U.S. Announces Samsung Electronics Incentives for Semiconductor Production

Supply Chain Matters

The aim is the ability to support the strategic supply needs in domestic based aerospace and defense, artificial intelligence and automotive supply networks. Reportedly, Samsung is planning to have the two fabrication facilities to be operational in 2026 and 2027. Under the provisions of the U.S.

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Airbus Sets 2024 Aircraft Production and Delivery Target

Supply Chain Matters

2024 Production Goal This week, commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus established a goal to deliver upwards of 800 commercial aircraft this year. The European plane maker further indicated that plans are established to reach its highest ever monthly production rates in 2026.

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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Trillion by 2026 according to IMARC Group and the overall total U.S. Steve works closely with leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics service providers, and technology firms. Prior to the podcast Joe served as GM and COO for a non-asset based 3PL and led a supply chain consultancy, focused on the automotive sector.

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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

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In India, the national Production Linked Incentive (PLI) is set to encourage domestic EV manufacturing—and this is just a glimpse of the latest policies worldwide. For instance, Ford recently announced a significant investment in an Indonesian nickel factory set to open in 2026. from 2023 to 2030.

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