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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. They would go to a Tier 1 manufacturer and ask them to identify the Tier 2 suppliers for the parts that went into a specific component. You could ask, what if there was an earthquake in South Korea?

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How 2011 Prepared Us for Today

ivalua

Large trading partners included China, the United States, Australia, and South Korea. And sellers in the Japanese market, such as Australian mining companies, had to find new customers to replace those Japanese manufacturers who were forced to halt production due to the quake. Most Procurement organizations are not yet advanced.

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Tech OEMS battle it out in the semiconductor value chain

Resilinc

Not coincidentally, the company opened its first in-house European manufacturing facility in Budapest in June. Hungary’s well-connected location puts us much closer to our European customers so that we can fulfil and sustain their needs while remaining at the forefront of innovation,” the company said in a news release.

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Smart Supply Chains Adapt to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges

Logistics Bureau

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply. Why not get in touch with us?

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How Arena Helps Nascent UAM Industry Take Flight

Arena Solutions

The Jetsons” invited its viewers to envision the incredible possibilities that the current wave of technological innovation could one day materialize—from robotic maids, flying cars, smartwatches, and video calls, to flat-screen TVs—all commonplace by today’s standards. Ann believes Arena can help.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

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Ford’s Announced Plans to Operate a Battery Plant in Michigan

Supply Chain Matters

Ford was faced with this sourcing decision after South Korea based LG Chem brought a trade secret dispute with rival SK Innovation before the International Trade Commission last year. The trade group subsequently ruled in LG Chem’s favor, which led to a 10-year ban for SK Innovation from the United States.