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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update September 18 2023

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Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

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According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. remains unclear.

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Volkswagen Selects Canada for North America Battery Production

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Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight announcements being made by global auto manufacturers regarding supply network moves to support domestic and regional EV production and supply network needs. Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.

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Sustainable procurement: Everything You Need to Know

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For example, Unilever, a consumer goods company, has a responsible sourcing policy that includes human rights due diligence and requires suppliers to adhere to its human rights principles. Examples of social sustainability in procurement include: Sourcing from suppliers who provide fair wages and safe working conditions.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

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The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021. – Statista, 4PL market size from 2018-2027, Jun 2020. Localization of Supply chain .

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The Nutraceutical Industry in 2021: Top Trends and Projections

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Here we overview the nutraceuticals industry in general, and look at what the future holds for nutraceuticals manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in 2021 and beyond. The term nutraceutical describes products made from natural sources that have health benefits beyond the basic nutritional value found in food. billion by 2027.

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Added Information to Report of Volkswagen Battery Plant Investment in Canada

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Background In a published Supply Chain Matters posting in March, we informed our readers that global automotive manufacturer Volkswagen announced that it was investing in a battery production site in Canada to support North America electric vehicle assembly needs. Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027.

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