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Electrifying Changes: How the UAW-Big 3 Strike is Reshaping the Automotive World

QAD

The conclusion of the UAW-Big 3 strike has brought the automotive world a mix of challenges and opportunities. By focusing on these battery production ventures, the UAW strategically positions itself at the heart of this transformation, ensuring its relevance and influence in the next chapter of automotive history.

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

Resilinc

The report, titled “ Driving Force ” investigates automotive supply chains and forced labor in the XUAR. This includes raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and copper, as well as automotive parts like hood decals, brakes, tires, seat cushions, batteries, electric components, and more. automotive industry receiving US $11.5

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Transformation of Automotive Industry Supply Networks- Size, Resources and Supply Network Scale Matters

Supply Chain Matters

In prior Supply Chain Matters automotive industry supply network commentaries, we have highlighted the challenges of innovative EV powered start-ups such as Tesla , Lucid Motors and Rivian Automotive. Background. Ford Motor Company was also an initial equity investor in Rivian.

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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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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

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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The Growing Reliance on Traceability in Manufacturing Supply Chains

IQMS

Bottom Line: The heightened priority on health & safety is leading to a renaissance of traceability in manufacturing across many industry sectors as every business strives to keep its employees, customers, and suppliers safe. by 2026, achieving an 18% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).

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Inflation Reduction Act & What It Means for EV Production

QAD

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. How Does the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Work?