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

Resilinc

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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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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Inflation Reduction Act & What It Means for EV Production

QAD

Meets Battery Mineral Sourcing Requirements. The percentage of localized mineral sourcing starts at 40% in 2023 and rises by 10% each year, reaching 80% after 2026. The percentage of localized mineral sourcing starts at 40% in 2023 and rises by 10% each year, reaching 80% after 2026.

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Airbus Sets 2024 Aircraft Production and Delivery Target

Supply Chain Matters

The European plane maker further indicated that plans are established to reach its highest ever monthly production rates in 2026. The existing goal includes a target for the production of 75 aircraft monthly for its A320 neo family of aircraft by 2026.

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

Resilinc

However, it is crucial to recognize the ESG challenges inherent in the nickel industry and the necessity of sustainable practices and diversified supply sources to support the green transition effectively. For instance, Ford recently announced a significant investment in an Indonesian nickel factory set to open in 2026.

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Toyota’s CEO Leadership Change and An Accelerated EV Supply Network Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

As Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight supply network transformation efforts being undertaken by major global automotive brands, the name Toyota has not been as visible for obvious reasons. His plan calls for Lexus brand to have a specialized EV platform by 2026, upon which other models can leverage. market in 2022.

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

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28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Consultancy UK).