QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Recently, I attended a dinner outside of Detroit hosted by QAD, the Korean Battery Industry Association and NAATBatt (an organization dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America). The North American Battery Supply Chain is Accelerating – Why Now?

Manufacturing Procurement 94

Manufacturing Procurement North America Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

Last week both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal reported the departure of yet another senior manufacturing executive at Rivian Automotive as well as an overall reorganization. As noted in our January update, the manufacturer announced the news that the Chief Operating Officer had departed the company in December 2021.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

.” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

Waste Reduction 83

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies 83

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 27, 2022

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Steve brings a strategic and practical approach to the challenges of leadership and business profitability.

Trends 175

Trends Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Scenario Planning 175

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2021

He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Steve brings a strategic and practical approach to the challenges of leadership and business profitability.

Trends 130

Trends Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Scenario Planning 130

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. Inflation Reduction Act , which fosters consumer incentives to purchase EV vehicles if 50 percent of major battery components are produced in North America. Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 59

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Steve works closely with leading manufacturers, retailers, logistics service providers, and technology firms. He is also the Founder and Co-Director of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that works on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed. Cassandra Gaines.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 147

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