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Additional Investment in US Based Automotive EV Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 According to a report published by Nikkei Asia ( Paid subscription or metered view ), the chemical and electronics provider signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of Tennessee involving a 420 acre facility to be located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

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Global PMI Levels in July Remain of Concern

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and perspectives on reported July 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The July reported value of 48.7 The July reported value of 48.7 declined 0.7

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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

Resilinc

Lithium and Lithium-Ion Batteries Top Consumers and Producers of Lithium The lithium market is undergoing a significant global shift, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the way in market share. As the demand for electric vehicles grows, so does the price of nickel, which has nearly tripled since 2016.

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Global Manufacturers' Supply Chains Strain to Keep Up With Faster Economy

Material Handling & Logistics

A slew of global purchasing managers indexes all point to deep supply constraints as this year's economy looks to be the strongest since 2011. A slew of purchasing managers indexes published on Jan. A slew of purchasing managers indexes published on Jan. 2 from China, Germany, France, Italy and the U.K. China Growth.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. Chain Store Age ).

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What is the Market for Global Omnichannel Commerce Platform in 2022?

Vinculum

Asia-Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific). Google’s Omnichannel report mentions that the shoppers who buy from different platforms provide 30% customer satisfaction to enhance the value of the business in a significant way. Market share.

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How to improve your ecommerce business online in Singapore!

Vinculum

Compared to Japan’s 18%, South Korea’s 25%, and Malaysia’s 40%, this percentage almost doubles. In four years, this group of online shoppers will spend on average $1,234 on purchases from e-stores. Furthermore, these reports reveal that the country’s e-commerce market is booming fast.