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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

Automotive Supply Chain: Production Shifts and Border Congestion The North American auto industry is among the largest impacted, as Mexico occupies a significant role in parts manufacturing and vehicle assembly. auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Approximately 40% of U.S.

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Reflections on Hard Hats and Safety Shoes…

Supply Chain Shaman

Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing. The irony is that fewer and fewer people within the supply chain team understand manufacturing. Instead, many of these teams just accept manufacturing strategy as a constant.

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How PLM Software Helps Global Battery Companies Navigate Growth and Challenges

Arena Solutions

2 Factors Driving Battery Industry Growth Electrification of Transportation: The shift toward EVs is a major driver of battery demand. Renewable Energy Integration: As industries move in the direction of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, the need for efficient energy storage solutions is vital.

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Silo thinking doesn’t work

DELMIA Quintiq

When the German auto industry meets, manufacturers and suppliers worldwide listen very carefully. After all, German manufacturers that are used to success are often trendsetters for new products and process innovations. For example, the design of a purchased item is decisive for its transport packaging. The big picture.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February

Supply Chain Matters

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,

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What Could Stop Lithium from Revolutionizing Transportation?

Elementum

The answer is… transportation. The lithium boom signals a shift in manufacturing and energy in the United States—but the popular mineral is facing some obstacles when it comes to heavy air and rail regulation. But before lithium can meet its full potential, the problem of transportation must be addressed. manufacturing.