IQMS
JANUARY 21, 2021
Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. Sustainability Is The Cornerstone Of Manufacturing Competitiveness.
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.
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Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 24, 2023
Background In a published Supply Chain Matters posting in March, we informed our readers that global automotive manufacturer Volkswagen announced that it was investing in a battery production site in Canada to support North America electric vehicle assembly needs. Thomas , Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit.
QAD
APRIL 18, 2024
Recent media reports have suggested that the White House has been contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.
QAD
JUNE 13, 2023
It’s no secret that putting all of your eggs in one basket probably isn’t the best idea, but that’s exactly what manufacturers around the world have been doing for years in offshoring production to China. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export.
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Ford and China based Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATX) have plans to build a domestic sourced battery production facility in Michigan. billion facility will be located in Marshall, Michigan , about 100 miles west of Detroit. Ford reportedly had concerns on the growing cost of nickel and cobalt metals. This planned $3.5
QAD
JULY 28, 2022
While building an EV requires a significantly smaller manufacturing footprint than what an ICE vehicle requires, many EV manufacturers lack the business systems and connections to support their production. Her students tend to focus on purchasing, logistics and consulting. Episode #10: Maps & Metrics.
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