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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

SCMDOJO

is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company which has emerged as a prominent player in the highly competitive automotive industry. With its manufacturing operations situated in Normal, Illinois, Rivian’s presence has had a profound impact on the local economy.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to Richard Guebert, from the Illinois Farm Bureau, the cost of fertilizer is surging. The ongoing Russian assault on Ukraine continues to make supply chain waves. According to Drosos: “If 30 percent of the world’s supply of diamonds goes away, why wouldn’t you expect the prices to go up dramatically?

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Companies Say They're Ready to Move Supply Chains From China

Material Handling & Logistics

And so we’re taking action to sort of avoid the tariffs by moving to southeast Asia and other low-cost countries that can meet our requirements.". A common theme is that they are ready to relocate supply chains if the cost of importing Chinese goods becomes prohibitive. One is rearranging our supply chain.

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters.

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Chuck Intrieri Executive Profile

The Logistics of Logistics

Experienced logistics and supply chain consultant, Chuck Intrieri is a new contributor to TheLogisticsofLogistics.com. It should be noted that, with the exception of Schwinn, Chuck began work with these organizations as a Supply Chain Consultant. Chuck Intrieri Professional Experience. Chuck Intrieri Education.

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Former Walgreens and Caterpillar Executives Join the AIM10x Executive Network to Help Deliver Business Value

o9 Solutions

That is why o9 Solutions created its AIM10x Executive Network, a network of the most visionary leaders in supply chain and operations, to deliver expert insights drawn from professional experience. He has been appointed to non-executive roles in organizations that are shaping the future of supply chain in Asia.