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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic. Most manufacturers have ranked increased transparency and collaboration as one of the key aspects permanently and positively impacted because of the COVID-19 crisis.

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

Supply Chain Matters

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

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Tesla Reports Q3 Financial Performance With an Acknowledgement

Supply Chain Matters

The narrative was that raw material cost inflation indeed impacted the bottom line, along with some delays in the ramping up of the two newer factories, one being Austin, Texas and the other Berlin Germany. Profitability also did not meet expectations.

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Halal Cluster Network: Connecting regional halal clusters

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Manufacturers need to extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. Most manufacturers have ranked increased transparency and collaboration as one the key aspects impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Profitable Agility and Resilience in Supply Chain Execution

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Manufacturers need to extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. Most manufacturers have ranked increased transparency and collaboration as one the key aspects impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Some manufacturing, consumer brand, retail and logistics service companies made ambitious goals to delight customers through digital transformation but in some cases significantly eroded profit margins. Terence holds an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin and an Electrical Engineering degree at MIT. Plan and Execute for Success.

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Tesla’s Q1-2023 Financial Performance- More Signs of an Audacious Business Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

This automaker’s report to investors clearly highlights an objective of increased production volumes to meet market demand coupled with ongoing product and manufacturing process innovations. Hence, there is some upside capacity to take advantage of.