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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

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. And new data suggests Mexican suppliers are gaining ground as manufacturers reset their supply chains amid growing global disruptions.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to GEP, the April numbers show that while global demand for raw materials, commodities, and components remains subdued, it is much improved from the trough in December 2022, indicating some stability in the face of consistently high interest rates and a global manufacturing sector under intense pressure. That said, U.S.

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Tesla’s Master Plan 3 and Its Implications for the Auto Industry

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EV vs ICE Tesla’s plan is to scale to produce 20M cars per year by 2030. Compare that to the average price paid for a car in the US of $48,681 and the 58% savings in initial purchase price is a game changer. Charging remains one of the biggest concerns for people considering an EV purchase. How Can Tesla Do This?

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Do You Know Your Suppliers? Counting the Cost of Ignorance

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The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Supply chain due diligence is a critical topic for manufacturers and enterprises in all industries, especially given three major impacts of recent high-profile abuse cases, new due diligence laws and consumer buying trends. . United States.

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Volkswagen Selects Canada for North America Battery Production

Supply Chain Matters

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. Global automotive maker Volkswagen announced this week its decision to construct a battery production plant in Canada.

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Can the US Produce Lithium-Ion Batteries Domestically? Li-Bridge Outlines a Plan

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The White House also released the National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries which roadmaps the future of the industry from 2021 to 2030. Key goals of the blueprint are to improve raw material sourcing, supply domestic processing of lithium, and encourage recycling lithium. From where will the US source materials?

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Tesla’s Disappointing Q3-2023 Financial Performance- The Bloom is Off the Rose

Supply Chain Matters

They further added to growing concerns that consumers have moderated on their desires to purchase an all-electric vehicle. Continuing vehicle price cuts across the board have taken a toll without corresponding manufacturing cost decreases. The industry’s news cycle has pointed to increasing inventories of unsold EV ’s at dealer lots.