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Added Evidence of Emerging Regionalization of Global Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog calls reader attention to two recently published research papers that address evidence of ongoing shifts in global supply component and end production sourcing. The abstract notes that the research paper “ documents that shifts in the pattern of U.S.

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Advanced Product Quality Planning – The 5 Phases of APQP

QAD

Common factors in sourcing decisions include: : Technical Capability Production Capacity Supply Chain Quality Capability Financial Viability Timing and Lead Time Customer Relationship Risk Level Only when feasibility is likely should they proceed further. Before embarking on the APQP, a manufacturer should perform a feasibility assessment.

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Do You Know Your Suppliers? Counting the Cost of Ignorance

QAD

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Ignoring the legislation could lead to monetary penalties, bad PR, and a drop in consumer trust – not to mention the potential loss of source materials and the possibility of production interruptions. Consumer Buying Trends.

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Report That Samsung is Eyeing Massive Semiconductor Production Presence in the U.S.

Supply Chain Matters

This report indicates that move would reportedly amount to a nearly $200 billion investment, according to documents filed with the State of Texas. and Europe to actively consider tax incentives and other policy measures that would lead to more domestic sourcing of semiconductor production. Supply Chain Matters Perspectives.

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Prediction- Added Labor Activism Among Industry Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S. The Japan based labor union representing production workers at Toyota Motor are reportedly seeking the equivalent of a 7.6 based production facilities.

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Preparing the Supply Chain for the Hurricane Season

Enterra Insights

this season, an above-average year is anticipated for East Asia that could affect production of consumer electronics sourced from China and Taiwan and more advanced technology products from Japan and nearby regions.”[1] While Resilience360 predicts a slightly below average number of hurricanes will affect the U.S.

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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

Arkieva

Changes have also been made throughout the document to clarify and emphasize the collaboration between the responsible agencies and other regional planning efforts, including funding.”. Source: Commerce Dept. Source: SupplyChainDigest. Source: Supply Chain Shaman. Source: EBN. Source: Arkieva Supply Chain Blog.