Audi No Longer Putting Heat Pumps In Q4 e-tron Audi has stopped putting heat pumps in the Q4 e-tron due to ongoing supply chain issues. InsideEVs · Jan 14, 2023
Bringing manufacturing back to the US requires political will, but success hinges on training American workers Supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 brought to light how interdependent nations are when it comes to manufacturing. The inability of the U.S. to produce such needed goods as test kits and personal protective equipment during the pandemic revealed our vulnerabilities as a nation. China’s rise as a global production superpower… The Conversation · Jan 13, 2023
Derry software company creates 45 jobs as it eyes global expansion Foods Connected helps food companies to manage their supply chain Birmingham Post · Jan 13, 2023
Strikes underway at Glenrothes offshore supply chain provider Union members respond to 'paltry' 3% pay rise offer Insider UK · Jan 11, 2023
COVID-19 turned global supply chains upside down – 3 ways the pandemic forced companies to rethink and transform how they source their products This is the sixth and final installment in our series on where the global economy is heading in 2023. It follows recent articles on industrial action, inflation, energy, food and the cost of living. The Conversation · Jan 10, 2023
Year-end surge boosts Boeing, but Airbus still No. 1 in 2022 Following three miserable years of contraction in Boeing’s commercial airplane business, the company in 2022 took substantial steps toward a recovery, reflected in Tuesday’s release of its final jet order and delivery figures. Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023
NGOs take French food giant Danone to court over plastics footprint Three French environmental groups on Monday took legal action against Paris-based dairy group Danone, the world’s biggest yoghurt maker, over its use of plastic across the supply chain. Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2023
Climate change action could set off a copper mining boom: how Zambia can make the most of it At last year’s US Africa leaders summit in Washington the US signed an historic memorandum of understanding with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to develop an electric vehicle battery supply chain. The Conversation · Jan 8, 2023
McDonald’s set to exit Kazakhstan following supply chain issues caused by Ukraine war Russia has historically been Kazakhstan’s main trading partner, with the country facing supply chain issues following the Ukraine crisis The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
BYD Says It Can’t Judge How Many Cars It Will Sell This Year The Chinese automaker cited uncertainties over supply chains and consumer demand stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic Caixin Global · Jan 5, 2023
New car sales fall to lowest level in three decades amid supply chain issues 2022 ‘very difficult’ but supply problems ‘beginning to ease’ says SMMT The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
These are not your mother's machines - the next generation of American manufacturing is high-tech, and skilled workers are needed to operate these advanced tools The U.S. Navy is beginning to build 12 top-of-the-line nuclear submarines , with the first one scheduled to be completed by 2027. But it is missing a critical ingredient: many of an estimated 50,000 skilled workers to get the job done. It also lacks a reliable supply chain and the… The Conversation · Jan 4, 2023
Edmunds: Top vehicles to look out for in 2023 The supply chain shortage has crushed automotive production and sales, but that hasn’t stopped automakers from introducing new and redesigned models The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023
Tesla makes record deliveries in 2022, but falls short of expectations The electric car maker Tesla has been hit hard by supply chain issues linked to China's zero-Covid policy and is now facing a slump in consumer demand. Despite Tesla making record deliveries in 2022, the figures fell short of Wall Street expectations. The group's share price plunged 65 percent last… France 24 · Jan 3, 2023
The Times of India · Dec 29, 2022 The Healthcare Sector Needs to Lead the way on Decarbonization The recent Lancet Countdown report on Climate Change highlighted the impact of the healthcare sector on global emissions. The report indicates that the total emissions footprint of the global health sector is 5.2% or 2.7 GtCO2e of total global emissions, while contributing to 10% of global GDP. As per Health…
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2022 Brexit means no British manufacturer able to build UK government’s ministerial cars UK carmakers ‘unable to meet the requirements’ of the Metropolitan Police protection service
Fortune · Dec 23, 2022 Years of global supply chain chaos could be a nearshoring jackpot for the Americas in 2023 China's status as the factory of the world is diminishing, and Latin America is getting ready to step up.
StockNews.com · Dec 21, 2022 2 Auto Stocks to Buy in December and 2 to Avoid The automotive industry is poised for long-term growth, thanks to the increasing integration of digital technologies and the growing popularity of electric vehicles. Given the industry tailwinds, investing in fundamentally sound auto stocks General Motors (GM) and Honda Motor (HMC) could be wise. However, with supply chain constraints, rising interest…
Birmingham Post · Dec 20, 2022 Offshore wind firms confident of future growth despite skills challenges Supply chain companies said they wanted better visibility of market opportunities
Birmingham Post · Dec 20, 2022 Henry Colbeck delivers 'exceptional' profit despite supply issues and price inflation The chip shop supplier said higher turnover was largely down to more sales, not only higher prices
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022 How big brands like Tesco are drawn to ‘wild west of global supply chain’ In the Thai city of Mae Sot, where wages and labour conditions are substandard, factories can keep costs low
The Times of India · Dec 19, 2022 India, Vietnam are emerging as Apple's next manufacturing hub, analysts say India and Vietnam are emerging as Apple Inc's next manufacturing hubs as assembly partners seek to add resilience to a supply chain heavily centered on China and shaken by its geopolitical and health challenges.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022 Workers in Thailand who made F&F jeans for Tesco ‘trapped in effective forced labour’ Exclusive: Supermarket faces landmark lawsuit in the UK from 130 former workers alleging negligence
Fortune · Dec 17, 2022 Biden's efforts to starve China of chips are rewriting the rules of global trade–and even U.S. allies are balking at the upheaval The U.S. is asking allies to pick sides in its chip battle with China—and some are hesitant to choose.
ABC News · Dec 17, 2022 Child workers found throughout Hyundai-Kia supply chain in Alabama A Reuters investigation finds children worked for at least four Alabama parts suppliers to Hyundai and Kia in recent years, with staffing agencies placing migrant minors in plants where regulations ban kids from working.