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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 06/02/2023-06/08/2023

All Things Supply Chain

GM to invests over $1B in EV battery production General Motors (GM) and POSCO are expanding the production of cathode active materials at their joint venture facility in Quebec to…

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White House Claims Supply Chain Resiliency Has Improved Since 2020

Supply Chain Brain

The backlog of anchored vessels has decreased from 155 to roughly a dozen while 92% of goods in grocery and drug stores are in stock, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

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Incora’s bankruptcy sends a warning signal to aerospace supply chains

Supply Chain Dive

The supplier and service provider took on heavy costs and lost profit as shipment delays in the industry spiraled.

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Canada Joins U.S. Trade Complaint Against Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban

Supply Chain Brain

Canada's Trade and Agriculture Ministers said the country " shares the concerns" of the U.S. that Mexico's measures could potentially disrupt the North American trade market.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Why advanced API security is critical to outsmarting new threats

IBM Supply Chain Blog

As organizations continue to expand their digital footprint, new vulnerabilities are constantly emerging that can put them at risk. Among the most prominent new examples is attacks that exploit the growth of application programming interfaces (APIs) , which work to connect applications and systems to facilitate the exchange of data. Along with the ease of interaction that APIs provide, however, comes potential new entry points for bad actors to gain access to organizations’ resources and d

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Biden Called to Intervene as Labor Dispute Disrupts West Coast Ports

Supply Chain Brain

“We urge you to appoint an independent mediator to help the parties reach a voluntary agreement,” wrote Chamber president Suzanne Clark in a June 9 letter to President Biden.

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China to Host Country’s First International Supply Chain Exhibition

Supply Chain Brain

Almost 100 companies have reportedly signed up for the event to date with over 300 businesses expected to attend the event in the late fall.

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Talking Supply Chain: Why the supply chain is one giant math problem

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

From mathematics and physics degrees in college to supply chain, Brian Laung Aoaeh has made his mark on the industry as co-founder of Refashiond, an early stage supply chain investment firm.

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Ford appoints former GM and Whirlpool exec as its chief supply chain officer

Supply Chain Dive

Liz Door joins the automaker as it focuses on improving quality and reducing costs through its supply chain as part of its Ford+ plan.

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Procurement Metrics: Key Performance Indicators for Success

Empowering CPO

Introduction A. The Importance of Procurement in Business Procurement is the lifeblood of any business. It is the process of sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the goods and services a business requires to carry out its operations. This can range from raw materials for production, to office supplies, to strategic partnerships. But procurement is more than just buying; it’s about making informed and strategic decisions that can significantly impact a company’s bottom line, efficien

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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U.S. Expands China Forced-Labor Embargo with Ban on Two New Firms

Supply Chain Brain

Ninestar Corp. and Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd. were both added to the list June 9 bringing the total number of companies to 22.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Four Important ESG Issues That CPOs Must Manage and Address

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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White House comments on port disruptions as trade groups call for intervention

Supply Chain Dive

Trade associations were quick to send out a message urging President Biden to push for a labor resolution after several terminal closures occurred over some West Coast ports.

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