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Plant-location decisions and potential supply chain risk

Kinaxis

The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations. Mazda aims to build a production structure to further grow in North America, allowing the company to more quickly respond to its customers’ needs depending on the region and model.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech August 30 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The company established a partnership with Panasonic Energy of North America in 2019 and since then, battery cell production scrap coming from the Tesla Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada (in which Panasonic is the battery cell manufacturer) has been recycled by Redwood. Former investment partners reportedly also participated.

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Why Medical Device Manufacturers Need Inventory Management

RFgen

As the welcoming manufacturing climate in China has seemingly eroded over the past several years, organizations hoping to take advantage of the country’s low cost of production have increasingly decided to look elsewhere. with a new design and distribution facility in Columbia, South Carolina. On top of this, many U.S.-based

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Why Medical Device Manufacturers Need Inventory Management

RFgen

As the welcoming manufacturing climate in China has seemingly eroded over the past several years, organizations hoping to take advantage of the country’s low cost of production have increasingly decided to look elsewhere. with a new design and distribution facility in Columbia, South Carolina. On top of this, many U.S.-based

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Tesla is a Unicorn – There is Not Another One Out There

QAD

As President and CEO of AutoForecast Solutions, he has been advising tiered suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, government agencies, financial institutions, and the academic community fo r over 25 y ears. “We I pressed McCabe for his opinion on the current state of the North American automotive industry. “

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Using Voice-Directed Work in the Supply Chain: What IT Executives Need to Know

RFgen

Warehouse voice technology’s ease of use has led to its adoption in manufacturing, retail, third-party logistics (3PL), and healthcare. Many household names now use the technology, including Office Depot, Pep Boys, and Pepsi Bottling Group in North America; and Norauto, Easydis, and Primafrost in Europe. Real Results.

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Florence Et Al.

Supply Chain Shaman

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia sit squarely in the storm’s path. Each state has a rich manufacturing economy. Expect tight capacity across North America. As a manufacturer, stay close to market signals. ” The answer is not so easy. Quite simply no one knows.