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Why 2021 Will Be A Breakout Year For Sustainable Manufacturing

IQMS

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. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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Two Automakers Make Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Executive Leadership Changes

Supply Chain Matters

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. The Wall Street Journal reported that Tim Fallon, the existing Vice President of Manufacturing will remain in that role. . Rivian Automotive.

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Dispelling Three Common Myths about Global TMS Deployment

Talking Logistics

There’s a perception among large multi-national corporations that there isn’t a TMS in the marketplace that they could get set up within a workable timeline and for a reasonable cost. Walter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and attended The Detroit College of Law.

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Added Information to Report of Volkswagen Battery Plant Investment in Canada

Supply Chain Matters

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. These incentives reportedly involve annual subsidies and grants to offset the facility’s cost.

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Top Considerations Around Reshoring in Today’s Supply Chain

QAD

Had the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast been around in the 1980s and 1990s, I like to think that Cathy Fisher of Quistem, Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I would have seen this tidal wave of supply chain disruption coming and played a role in safeguarding our industry. The benefits of this practice remain clear today.

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Volkswagen Selects Canada for North America Battery Production

Supply Chain Matters

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.

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EPA and White House Set Revised CO2 Targets for Automakers

QAD

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. Furthermore, engaging in diplomatic and trade strategies to ensure fair market access and competition is vital.