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

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 Kate Magill • Oct. 23, 2023

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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

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 Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 19, 2023

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 Kate Magill • Oct. 18, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Oct. 16, 2023

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

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 Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2023

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

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 Kate Magill • Oct. 2, 2023

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

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

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 Kate Magill • Sept. 22, 2023

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 Kate Magill • Sept. 21, 2023

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 Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2023

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 Kate Magill • Sept. 14, 2023

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

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

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 Kate Magill • Sept. 5, 2023

Volkswagen revamps semiconductor sourcing

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

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 30, 2023

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

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

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 Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2023

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 Kate Magill • Aug. 1, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • July 28, 2023