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Supply Chain Ethical and Compliance Issue- Volkswagen

Supply Chain Matters

Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations. Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand.

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Added Evidence of Emerging Regionalization of Global Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

This prediction pointed to three specific industry sectors, namely automotive, alternative energy including solar, wind, and battery, high tech including semiconductor production, transitioning to three spheres of global regionalization over a five year horizon. import share in auto parts, glass, iron and steel products.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Growth expansion has returned across China and the U.S. Q1-2024 Highlights The average PMI level for the three months of Q1-2024 was 50.3 reflecting a 1.3

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Concerns Abound for Europe and Germany’s Manufacturing Sector

Supply Chain Matters

However, in this add-on side panel posting we wanted to add additional backdrop to specifically Germany, considered to be the prime workhorse and leading indicator of the European manufacturing sector, particularly concerning industrial, chemical, automotive and intermediate component goods. percent in Q1-2023, after declining by 0.2

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How The Coronavirus Epidemic is Throttling Global Supply Chains

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The impact on supply chains is particularly apparent in the following two broad areas— shipping and procurement of products/components/raw materials. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. The Automotive Industry. Most companies are scurrying around trying to find alternative procurement options until the crisis plays itself out.

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Three Examples of Ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Business Operational and Financial Performance

Supply Chain Matters

Both Business Network CNBC and The Wall Street Journal , cited data from Cox Automotive indicating that sales of new vehicles in the U.S. In 2021, Nike experienced discernable production and transportation disruptions for products sourced in Vietnam as suppliers struggled with Covid-19 lockdowns, labor and transport shortages.

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Supply Chain Matters Most Read Blogs in 2021- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

We further cited CMS provider Pegatron ’s announced manufacturing investment in India, and expansion in Vietnam. This posting provided additional commentary related to the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor components utilized in automotive manufacturing. February 11, 2021.