SUPPLY CHAIN HIGHLIGHTS
THE
END OF THE PRODUCTION LINE? FORD BETS BIG ON EVS
Ford is replacing its traditional moving assembly line at the Louisville plant with an innovative“ assembly tree” system. The new setup simplifies production and reduces parts by 20 %.
“ I would encourage global companies not to treat structure and flexibility as opposites. It is possible to design systems that are both rigorous and responsive”
Parmeshwaran Iyer, Supply Chain Officer, Apollo Tyres
CROCS
IN HOT WATER: SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY SHIFTS WITH DEMAND
Crocs shares plunged nearly 30 % after reporting a US $ 492m quarterly loss and forecasting a 9-11 % revenue decline in Q3, driven driven partly by tariffs.
US $ 600bn
APPLE’ S TOTAL US INVESTMENT OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS
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