China’s vehicle sales drop as COVID-19 restrictions are put in place Car sales in China fell by over 10% last month as automakers continue to struggle with factory closures due …
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Toyota face further production stoppages due to shortages Automaker Toyota Motor Corp. has said that it would extend stoppages at some of its factories in Japan due to a shortage …
Supply chain strains threaten U.S. oil output American oil producers are struggling to source workers, vehicles and equipment to help make the most of rising global demand and a seven-year …
Britain’s truck driver shortage causes nationwide chaos A shortage of truck drivers across the United Kingdom sparked concern amongst UK citizens, with many people panic-buying fuel over the weekend. Fuel …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/28/2021 – 06/03/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottTesla’s vehicle price increases due to supply chain pressures The price of Tesla vehicles is increasing due to supply chain pressures across the auto industry, particularly for raw materials. “Prices …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 03/26/2021 – 04/01/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottBlockade in Suez Canal hits global economy The blockade in the Suez Canal, along with other disruptions in global supply chains, is becoming a problem for the global economy, which …
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/12/2021 – 02/18/2021
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottBrexit causing supply problems for small UK manufacturers New post-Brexit trade restrictions have increased the cost of parts and raw materials for two thirds of small British manufacturers, a survey …