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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. But it’s not just about finance and production; the supply chain felt the tremors, too. The end of the strike meant a sudden upswing in demand, testing the agility and robustness of the supply chain.

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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. The plan is working.

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Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023. by Dr Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. billion USD by 2026. Technology and automation are major enablers towards this.

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U.S. Announces Samsung Electronics Incentives for Semiconductor Production

Supply Chain Matters

As noted in a prior Supply Chain Matters semiconductor supply chain commentary, The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Samsung Electronics would be doubling its planned U.S. Reportedly, Samsung is planning to have the two fabrication facilities to be operational in 2026 and 2027. The consist of a $6.6

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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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Airbus Sets 2024 Aircraft Production and Delivery Target

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights the announcement from Airbus setting aggressive aircraft production and delivery targets for 2024. The European plane maker further indicated that plans are established to reach its highest ever monthly production rates in 2026. All rights reserved.

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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. Contributor, Forbes Covering the auto industry since 1989, Ed’s experience includes being the national auto writer for the Associated Press, General Motors beat writer at the Detroit News and video reporter at Automotive News. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67