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Honda Announces Plan for EV Factory in the U.S.

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Today, The Wall Street Journal reported (Paid subscription required) that global auto maker Honda Motor , in partnership with supplier LG Energy Solution , have initiated plans to build a U.S. The Journal report indicates that the $4.4 The Journal report indicates that the $4.4 based battery production facility.

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Report Indicates Apple India iPhone Output is Now $7 Billion

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Background In early December of 2022, we called Supply Chain Matters reader attention to published reports acknowledging that consumer electronics giant Apple was accelerating actions to source some hardware production outside of China. Reportedly, the current goal is to have upwards of 25 percent of iPhones assembled in India by 2025.

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TSMC Delays Opening of U.S. Fab Complex

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In its reporting, The Wall Street Journal indicated that the chip giant has been seeking to maximize subsidies and tax credits related to constructing and operating a U.S. There are reportedly other concerns related to the more expensive cost of U.S. based facility over a five year period. immigration policy reform.

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Supply Chain Matters COVID-19 and Ukraine Conflict News Capsule Update- October 25 2022

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Trillion by 2030. . The Wall Street Journal Logistics Report indicated late last week that: “ the backup of container ships off the Southern California coast that was at the heart of the U.S. Trillion by 2030. Report Indicates Apple iPhone14 Plus Production Has Been Cut.

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COP28 Climate Agreement-Progress-Compromise-Reassessment

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According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal ( Paid subscription ): “ In the run-up to this year’s conference, the U.S., Further advocated was a goal that global renewable energy capacity should triple by 2030, along with the doubling of the rate of global-wide energy efficiency improvements.

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Two Automakers Make Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Executive Leadership Changes

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Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. The Wall Street Journal reported that Tim Fallon, the existing Vice President of Manufacturing will remain in that role. . Rivian Automotive.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

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Seasonal Holiday Hiring At Its Lowest Levels Following up on our Supply Chain Matters posting highlighting the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) November 2023 holiday spending forecast , The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription ) that the number of U.S. Delivery of these innovative vans began in July 2022.