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More Electric Vehicle Supply Network Moves

Supply Chain Matters

According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal , a Texas site could begin pilot refining operations as early as the fourth quarter of this year., The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S. can spur added interest in battery manufacturing circular networks.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. Amazon’s trucking fleet is expanding rapidly; it launched in 2005 with the purchase of thousands of trailers used to shift goods between fulfillment centers. Source: Amazon.com.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

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

Supply Chain Matters

According to reporting by Bloomberg (Paid subscription required) , this venture is unique in that Ford will own and operate the complete facility while CATL will: “ license its intellectual properties for battery technologies to Ford ”, which is noted as a technology collaboration. states of Kentucky and South Carolina , along with Mexico.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Procurement Trends: Carving a Bigger Role in Supply Chain & Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

The Industrial Revolution helped change and bring prosperity into the world of manufacturing. As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?