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Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 29, 2023
Last week our news feed included an exclusive published report from The Wall Street Journal , Rivian Moves More Engineers Near Illinois EV Factory to Speed Up Output (Paid subscription required). Musk described the experience as “manufacturing hell” but the reality was a culmination of misaligned decisions among functions and operations.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2012
Chuck Intrieri is a: Certified Value Engineer (VE), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Production and Inventory Control Manager (CPIM), and is Lean Certified all of which attests to his deep understanding of operations and logistics beyond the confines of the purchasing function. Chuck Intrieri Linkedin profile.
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Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 13, 2023
Background In a mid-January posting, we alerted our readers to reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives had departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. Reported net operating loss for the fiscal year was $6.8 billion as compared to $4.7 billion in 2021.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 6, 2015
While US manufacturing has been hit hard by nearly two decades of policy failures that have damaged its international competitiveness, it remains a vital part of the U.S. The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million workers in 2013, or about 8.8 On average, non-college-educated workers in manufacturing made 10.9 employment.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 28, 2023
US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release.
MIT Supply Chain
APRIL 29, 2013
Logistics is a leading source of carbon. Ocean Spray added new manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Florida to support the company’s growing customer base. Traditionally, manufacturers use trucks, or a mix of trucks and rail, to transport their products to customers. Boise: Leveraging Rail Direct Service.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
When you calculated your startup expenses, you probably figured out manufacturing costs down to the penny. When a backer decides to purchase your geode kit for every science teacher in Illinois, you could end up with a house bursting with science kits. Source: Indiegogo. Crowdfunding Fulfillment Basics.
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