Tesla Semi integration is facing an uphill battle
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The trucking industry has an urgent need to electrify big trucks, and Tesla has helped pave the way. PepsiCo now has 15 of the Tesla Semis in Modesto, California - but there is still quite a lot that is unclear. The price tag of a Tesla Semi, its quarterly production numbers, and when (of if) other customers that ordered the semis would be receiving their own soon.
Check out today’s featured article from Supply Chain Brain to read about the ongoing struggle for a positive outlook of Tesla and their Semis, despite rolling out several into the market successfully. Can Elon Musk and his electric vehicle company vanquish critics and their doubts? ☕️
Featured Article:
Tesla Semi Skepticism Lingers Months After Musk’s First Delivery | Supply Chain Brain
“Elon Musk has long relished trolling those who’ve doubted him and Tesla. In 2018, he vowed to send “short shorts” to hedge fund manager David Einhorn, who’d been betting against Tesla’s stock.”
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Cost-cutting measures may be necessary, but should be strategic
Cost-cutting is an important goal for any business, and the supply chain is a key area where cost savings can be achieved. However, cost-cutting measures should not be the sole domain of procurement. Instead, they should be a cross-functional effort that involves all departments within a company.
Supply chain management touches many different areas of a business, including production, logistics, distribution, and customer service. Each of these departments has its own unique insights into the supply chain, and they can all contribute to finding cost-cutting measures that are effective and sustainable. For example, production may have ideas for reducing waste or streamlining processes, while customer service may have suggestions for improving delivery times and reducing the number of returns.
Additionally, the procurement team may not always have the best understanding of the specific needs and requirements of the other departments, and focusing solely on procurement-led cost-cutting may result in solutions that do not take into account the larger goals and objectives of the company. By working together, all departments can help ensure that cost-cutting measures are well-rounded, effective, and aligned with the company's overall strategy.
Supply Chain & Food Safety 🍎
The cold supply chain is responsible for transferring perishable products safely to the customer
The cold supply chain is responsible for transferring perishable products, such as fresh produce, dairy products, meat, and pharmaceuticals, safely from the producer to the customer. These products require specific temperature conditions to maintain their quality and prevent spoilage, and the cold supply chain is designed to ensure that these conditions are met throughout the entire supply chain process.
In the cold supply chain, temperature-controlled storage and transportation are critical to preserving the quality of perishable products. This requires the use of specialized equipment and infrastructure, such as refrigerated trucks, cold storage warehouses, and temperature-controlled packaging. The cold supply chain also requires strict monitoring and control of temperatures to ensure that the products are kept within the desired temperature range.
The safe transfer of perishable products is not only important for preserving the quality of the products, but it also has significant health and safety implications. For example, if food products are not stored at the proper temperature, they can become contaminated and pose a risk to human health. Similarly, if pharmaceuticals are not stored at the correct temperature, their effectiveness may be compromised, which can have serious consequences for patients.
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💸 NRF Economist tells Americans that fears of a recession may now be overblown. The National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist is citing easing inflation as a reason to forecast growth in 2023. Retail sales are a key indicator of economic growth, as they reflect the level of consumer spending, which is a significant contributor to the overall economy. Retail sales data provide information on the sales of goods and services by retailers and are often used as a gauge of consumer confidence and spending patterns. When consumers are feeling confident and spending money, retail sales tend to increase, indicating that the economy is growing.
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📲 Apple is radically changing its sourcing strategy, and starting a trend. Apple has been known to lead the way in terms of innovative and sustainable sourcing strategies. In recent years, the company has made a significant push towards more environmentally friendly and socially-responsible practices in its supply chain, including reducing its carbon footprint, increasing the use of recycled materials, and improving working conditions for its suppliers' employees. Apple has also been working on diversifying its supply chain, reducing its dependence on a single source for key components, and exploring new technologies and materials to further improve its sustainability efforts. While the company still has a long way to go to reach its goals, it is certainly leading the charge toward a more responsible and sustainable future for the technology industry.
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for November 28, 2024, from iLevel Logistics Inc.