Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

The global automaker has previously indicated a strategy to establish regionally based EV supply networks to support the major markets of Europe , China , and North America. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America.

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IQMS

AUGUST 9, 2019

by 2030 according to Gartner. Increasing visibility across every area of manufacturing starting with suppliers, strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier quality to shop floor operations including machine-level monitoring and service, blockchain can enable entirely new manufacturing business models.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill says its goal to source and sell chicken that’s certified as humanely raised has been delayed because its suppliers weren’t able to make the necessary changes without disrupting supply. At the same time, the number of suppliers in China that received procurement bids declined by 9 percent in 2021.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

In this update, we note the approval of a significant merger involving North America rail service and an additional development involving Amazon and Rivian Automotive related to an ongoing EV parcel van delivery contract. A Rivian spokesperson noted that a positive relationship remains between the two companies. “

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

There are currently mines in Europe, Australia, Africa and North America at the feasibility study stage (the final stage of pre-production, that determines whether to develop a mine), with some –– such as the Nolans Bore mine in Australia –– set to be operational within the next three years. The role of blockchain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

For the CFO, end-to-end is a focus on transactional flows like order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Most are clueless about driving a better-planned order flow from tactical planning to procurement or transportation planning or how to improve forecast-value-added (FVA) processes. The focus is on Imagining Supply Chain 2030.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

However, as standards for sourcing become more strict, these big players may lose business if they fail to provide visibility into their supply chains. Cobalt demand will exceed supply by 42% in 2025 and 170% in 2030. The famously idealistic Silicon Valley company has pledged to source all of its cobalt in North America.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

However, as standards for sourcing become more strict, these big players may lose business if they fail to provide visibility into their supply chains. Cobalt demand will exceed supply by 42% in 2025 and 170% in 2030. The famously idealistic Silicon Valley company has pledged to source all of its cobalt in North America.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to ensure critical minerals are sourced ethically and sustainably, as well as in a manner that helps stimulate US manufacturing growth. The maximum MSRP for those products is $80,000. That’s right.

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China. Under Elon Musk’s stewardship, Tesla has emerged as a pillar of this American dream, making notable strides in localizing its supply chain with initiatives like sourcing batteries from Nevada and establishing a lithium refinery in Texas.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The shift from an original target of 152 grams of CO 2 per mile (equivalent to 58 mpg) to the revised target of 170 grams per mile (52 mpg) in 2027 represents an easing of emissions standards. manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

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