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Labor Strike Targeting U.S. Automakers- Update Five

Supply Chain Matters

More Significant Development As noted in last week’s update , the UAW labor union has been utilizing a novel work stoppage strategy that targets each of the three individual U.S. In this fifth Supply Chain Matters weekly reader update, we highlight the latest developments related to ongoing UAW labor strike involving the big three U.S.

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31 Motivations for Reshoring Manufacturing & Updated Reshoring Stats

GlobalTranz

Many off-shore manufacturers have returned to the U.S., Those changes, along with high costs of transporting materials and finished goods to and from overseas locations, make the value of reshoring likely to become a compelling financial reality for many manufacturers. Engineering isn’t disconnected from manufacturing.

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Shoemaker Named Presenter for Reliable Plant 2020 Conference

Synovos

The conference, to be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville, is expected to draw more than 1,000 attendees. Shoemaker will present his paper “ Should We Be Doing More? The Role of Continuous Improvement in Sustaining Plant Reliability.” To register for the conference, visit Reliable Plant.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

Amazon’s Mission Its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction is at the heart of Amazon’s logistics strategy. Amazon’s Virtuous Circle One of the key elements of Amazon’s logistics strategy is what they refer to as the “virtuous circle.”

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More Electric Vehicle Supply Network Moves

Supply Chain Matters

According to the report, Tesla intends to utilize a more environmentally friendly process for producing the battery friendly raw ore and ship that ore by truck or rail to Tesla’s various other battery manufacturing sites. can spur added interest in battery manufacturing circular networks. or by free-trade agreement partners.

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Supply Chain Planning and an Uncertain Economy

Arkieva

If you are a retailer, manufacturer, or distributor, the day-to-day moves in the Dow neither drive nor necessarily reflect the day-to-day operations of your business. During uncertain times, a good demand plan and supply chain strategy is the cornerstone that can deliver both cost and asset turnover. What does this mean to business?

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The Logistics of Fidget Spinners: Amazon vs Alibaba

Freightos

Digital channels may spell trouble for traditional retailers but it also represents evolution, giving Asian and Indian manufacturers a global reach. And at the heart is a battle being waged between Alibaba and Amazon, both via very different strategies. Take Fidget Spinners. The Alibaba Method. A Tale of Two Potential Logistics Giants.