Automotive

The Future of Energy Is About Technology, Not Fossil Fuels

November 4, 2020

Oil forecasters have had the same long-term challenge for decades: figuring out how much of the world’s liquid hydrocarbons will be in demand years into the future, and where, and in what mix of products and uses.

EV Makers’ Course Hinges on U.S. Election

November 3, 2020

Bloomberg

Both of the major-party presidential candidates have said they support electric vehicles, but a Biden win could bring changes to significantly speed up the adoption of cars and trucks built by the likes of Tesla Inc. and Nikola Corp.

Another Attempt to Produce Rare-Earth Minerals in the U.S.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | A U.S. Producer Challenges China’s Dominance in Rare Earth Mining

October 30, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The 17 “rare earth” minerals that are essential to so many high-tech products today, from electric cars to magnets and military systems, aren’t literally rare, but their mining and production is.

Electric-Car Mania Turns Battery Makers Into Power Brokers

October 26, 2020

Bloomberg

Automakers are investing billions of dollars to bring new electric vehicles to consumers in the U.S. and other global markets, but their success hinges on securing the most critical and expensive component: the battery.

What’s That Smell? A Machine Can Tell

October 12, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Today’s computers have the equivalent of human eyes, ears, mouths and limbs. Why not noses as well?

Covid Survival Guide: Pivot to PPE, and Make It Last

October 5, 2020

Bloomberg

The coronavirus pandemic showed off one the U.S. economy’s best traits — its diverse and nimble small-business sector.

Integrating Shipping and Compliance Saves Conglomerate Millions

October 2, 2020

QAD Precision

Challenge: A U.S. multinational had 14 manufacturing sites in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Each site booked transportation using a carrier-specific terminal and website, which resulted in a multitude of site-specific and carrier-specific shipping systems. Consequently, the company lacked centralized visibility for shipment movements and transportation spend.

Trump Moves to Expand Rare Earths Mining, Cites China Threat

October 1, 2020

Bloomberg

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding domestic production of rare-earth minerals vital to most manufacturing sectors and reducing dependence on China.

The Value of Integrating Trade Compliance With GTM Software

September 30, 2020

QAD Precision

Aligning trade compliance with other disciplines will enhance execution across the entire supply-chain ecosystem.

Where Companies Struggle With Product Classification

September 29, 2020

QAD Precision

The commodity code is arguably the most important data element in international trade.

Automotive

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the automotive industry — which consists of companies that produce automobiles, utility vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and heavy trucks. Learn how automotive companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.