Procurement: Page 3


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    China moves to limit exports of graphite

    The move against the critical mineral came days after the Biden administration restricted semiconductor exports to the country.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 24, 2023
  • President Biden, Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida, and South Korea’s President Yoon meet at the Trilateral Leaders’ Summit on August 18, 2023.
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    Courtesy of U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan
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    The US, South Korea and Japan are piloting a supply chain warning system. What does that mean?

    As the U.S. looks to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply and processing, it’s leveraging alliances to better share data and resources.

    By Oct. 23, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, led by new investment in U.S. manufacturing against a fast-changing landscape.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
  • A group of UAW members hold strike signs outside of Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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    Auto suppliers struggled financially for years. Then came the strikes.

    Industry suppliers had risky financial scores and profitability indicators prior to the labor disruption, according to RapidRatings.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Google to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India

    The tech giant will start with production of the Pixel 8 as it competes for market share against Apple and Samsung.

    By Oct. 19, 2023
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    Courtesy of the BMW Group.

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    BMW secures new battery material supplier in Canada

    A new partnership with Umicore and added South Carolina production are scaling the automaker's EV supply chain strategy.

    By Oct. 18, 2023
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    EPA opens $100M grants for building material makers

    The funding, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to help decarbonize the industry and increase manufacturers’ emissions disclosures.

    By Oct. 16, 2023
  • Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant Builds Explorers, Police Interceptors, And Lincoln Aviators
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    How the UAW strike is impacting supplier operations

    The ongoing strike is causing some down-tier manufacturers to hold inventory, while others may see cash flow delays.

    By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 10, 2023
  • The Toyota bZ4X electric SUV parked in a driveway.
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    LG Energy Solution invests $3B in US battery manufacturing expansion

    The extra capacity will help the battery maker supply Toyota with lithium batteries in a new supply deal. 

    By Oct. 10, 2023
  • Interior shot of a New Balance retail concept in store in Boston, with wicker chairs, a rug, and
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    New Balance will discontinue its use of kangaroo by the end of 2024

    The athleticwear manufacturer joins Nike and Puma, both of whom pledged earlier this year to curb their use of the animal skin.

    By Lara Ewen • Oct. 10, 2023
  • A Chevy Volt goes through an assembly line as sparks fly and robotic arms work to build it.
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    Manufacturing remains in a trough, but signs of relief are showing: PMI

    Companies are shifting from layoffs to attrition and hiring freezes to manage headcount, as companies note greater optimism for future growth in the industry.

    By Oct. 2, 2023
  • An aerial view of BorgWarner's Seneca, South Carolina facility.
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    Auto supplier BorgWarner warns of potential impact if UAW strike expands

    For now the manufacturer expects modest effects as a handful of plants at the Big Three automakers stand idle. But that could worsen if workers at other plants strike.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 26, 2023
  • Customers browse inside an Apple Inc. store in on January 3, 2019 in Shenzhen, China.
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    More than 300 Apple manufacturers have commited to clean energy

    The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 22, 2023
  • Contract drug manufacturer Samsung Biologics' fourth plant in Songdo, South Korea.
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    Samsung Biologics and Bristol Myers Squibb expand partnership

    The $241 million agreement includes large-scale production of an antibody cancer drug substance at the contract drug maker’s largest South Korea facility.

    By Sept. 22, 2023
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    Courtesy of GlobalFoundries
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    GlobalFoundries and Defense Department sign $3.1B chip supply deal

    The agreement is part of the Biden administration's push to increase national security in semiconductor manufacturing.

    By Sept. 21, 2023
  • Steel vehicle body panels at a Mercedes-Benz assembly plant.
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    Mercedes-Benz strikes deal for US-made steel with Steel Dynamics

    The steelmaker will provide more than 50,000 metric tons of the material a year to the automaker. 

    By Sept. 19, 2023
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    First Phosphate, American Battery Factory ink supply deal

    The two companies will partner to produce 40,000 tons of phosphate annually in North America.

    By Sept. 14, 2023
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    Can New England produce 30% of its food supply by 2030?

    Regional distributors are paving the way for local resilience, but farmers and fishermen will need more support to compete against global food production supply chains.

    By Erin X. Wong • Sept. 5, 2023
  • Workers at Redwood Materials inspect used batteries for recycling.
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    Redwood Materials raises $1B to expand US supply chain

    The startup aims to produce 100 GWh of cathode and anode components per year by 2025.

    By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2023
  • Automotive Industrial Manufacturing Facility Working on Vehicle Production with Robotic Arms.
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    Manufacturing remains sluggish in August: PMI reports

    Industry activity is still muted, but Inflation Reduction Act-related demand could spur growth later this year.

    By Sept. 5, 2023
  • Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars stand in the storage tower following assembly at the "Gläserne Manufaktur" ("Glass Manufactory") production facility on June 08, 2021 in Dresden, Germany.
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    Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing

    The automaker will shift to purchasing microchips directly from manufacturers to avoid production disruptions.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023
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    FDA names former environmental official as top food regulator

    James Jones, the agency’s first deputy commissioner for human foods, will set and advance priorities pertaining to safety and innovative products.

    By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2023
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    GM invests $60M in Mitra Chem to develop low-cost EV batteries

    The investment in the battery materials maker comes as the automaker pushes to launch more affordable EV batteries.

    By Eric Walz • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Provided by J.B. Hunt. 

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    4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

    Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

    By Aug. 9, 2023
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    Manufacturing is in a trough, but economists say recovery is on the way

    While consumer demand remains low, manufacturers are preparing for better days ahead, with slightly improved production levels and stable prices.

    By Aug. 1, 2023
  • GMC Hummer EVs on the assembly line at General Motors' Factory ZERO EV plant in Detroit, Michigan.
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    GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

    CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

    By July 28, 2023