The Supply Chain Matters provides a further update on commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing’s ongoing efforts to resolve supply network production ramp-up challenges involving the 727 MAX aircraft.
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Concerning news regarding executive turnover at Tesla along with building concerns focused on CEO Elon Musk has led to yet another executive re-structuring. However, Supply Chain Matters has some optimism regarding production and supply chain leadership changes.
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The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an example of how misguided trade and tariff policy can impact both a business goal for product availability and a global supply chain capability of a U.S. and global based auto producer.
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The Supply Chain Matters blog provides our August 31 update and insights commentary on the pace and impact of global trade and tariff events impacting global and industry supply chains.
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After the announcement by General Electric indicating intent to auction-off portions of its GE Digital IoT business unit, rival Siemens has responded with an acquisition announcement of a Boston based start-up.
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Both Airbus and Boeing have each reported their first-half 2018 and Q2 financial performance numbers respectively. For both, meeting stated year-end commercial aircraft output goals requires overcoming existing supply network challenges in the coming weeks and months.
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There is a reported significant development in the Internet of Things (IoT) enabled Industrial Internet technology market segment, indicating that General Electric plans to shed parts of its GE Digital business unit.
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Supply Chain Matters continues with our streaming commentary focused on the globe’s currently most visible supply chains, specifically the two anchors of commercial aerospace supply chains, Airbus and Boeing.
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An Asian based publication reported last week that global contract electronics provider Foxconn, and its LCD panel manufacturing arm Innolux, have acquired equity stakes in North America based television brand Vizio. This move has significance expanding the consumer electronics supply chain ecosystem in the U.S. for the production and assembly of televisions.
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UK based The Guardian reports that European based commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus has confirmed that the company has undertaken serious consideration regarding the sourcing of aircraft wing manufacturing among British factories because of the continued lack of clarity relative to Brexit consultations.
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Supply Chain Matters blog provides a brief follow-up regarding the impact of an announced layoff involving electric automaker’s Tesla’s salaried workforce. Tesla is pursuing legal action against a former employee for alleged data hack and potential compromising of intellectual property.
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Aircraft engine manufacturer and services management provider Rolls Royce has announced a corporate restructuring that involves a job reduction that impacts upwards of 4600 positions representing over 8 percent of its existing workforce.
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