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

Resilinc

For instance, Ford recently announced a significant investment in an Indonesian nickel factory set to open in 2026. How Automotive Companies Can Prepare Their Supply Chain As demand grows for commodities like lithium and nickel, automotive companies must stay ahead of competitors when purchasing these essential materials.

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

There’s also an increased expectation that demand can be anticipated by the use of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and tracking of customer trends. According to this Deloitte report, transportation challenges are likely to continue through 2022 , and new strategies will need to be adopted to lessen the impact.

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

ToolsGroup

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Automotive News Europe ). Consultancy UK).

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. The World Economic Forum’s report on the “future of the last-mile ecosystem” states that 85% of delivery mileage from freight delivery are majorly responsible for emissions and congestion driven by commercial vehicles. Emphasis on driver recruitment and retention .

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An Introduction to ERPs and ERP Mobility for Supply Chain Pros

RFgen

ERPs bring together planning, purchasing, finance, inventory, human resources and many other aspects of your business. Billion by 2026. Automotive Manufacturing. In the automotive industry, various parts and components during production cycles require accurate tagging to help streamline workflows.

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An Introduction to ERPs and ERP Mobility for Supply Chain Pros

RFgen

ERPs bring together planning, purchasing, finance, inventory, human resources and many other aspects of your business. Billion by 2026. Automotive Manufacturing. In the automotive industry, various parts and components during production cycles require accurate tagging to help streamline workflows.

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EPA, White House in Talks to Push BEV Targets Back

QAD

Complex dynamics shape the global automotive industry’s transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In the evolving landscape of automotive regulation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is at a crossroads, with significant speculation about adjusting its vehicle emission targets for 2026 and beyond.