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Additional Investment in US Based Automotive EV Supply Networks

Supply Chain Matters

South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 According to a report published by Nikkei Asia ( Paid subscription or metered view ), the chemical and electronics provider signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of Tennessee involving a 420 acre facility to be located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Overcome supply chain challenges – and maximize margins in the face of inflation – with retail planning software and demand forecasting tools. Material Handling & Logistics ).

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China’s Export Restrictions on Germanium and Gallium  

Resilinc

In 2022, the US CHIPS and Science Act boosted domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductor chips which led to fewer purchases of semiconductors from China. Only a handful of companies in Japan, Russia, South Korea, and Canada produce gallium at the required level of purity; and that only accounts for 20% of global gallium exports.

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Costly Supply Chain Delays in iPhone 8

Elementum

However, one month shy of its expected launch in September, reports claim that Apple is facing production issues regarding the iPhone 8 and its release could be delayed by three to four weeks. Such features could be added after launch via a software update. inch and 5.5-inch inch orders. inch iPhone 7 Plus units.

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Why Experiential Retail Might Just be The Secret to Customer Success

Locus

The brand provides buyers with a hi-tech omnichannel experience through its in-store implication of RFID, which also creates a smooth purchasing experience. Community marketing enables shoppers to enlist others’ help in making purchase decisions. South Korea’s beauty retailer Style Nanda has been leveraging this tactic.

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Coronavirus & The CPG World: What to do now and how to prepare for the future?

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

This pandemic clearly showed that the global digital infrastructure and global apps have been instrumental in instant communication, business continuity as well as reducing COVID-19 spread in such countries as South Korea and Singapore. 2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis!

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Coronavirus & The CPG World: What to do now and how to prepare for the future?

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

This pandemic clearly showed that the global digital infrastructure and global apps have been instrumental in instant communication, business continuity as well as reducing COVID-19 spread in such countries as South Korea and Singapore. 2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis!