Page 14 - Supply Chain

Apple's tech supply chain shows difficulties in cutting dependence on China

Bloomberg Intelligence estimates it would take about eight years to move just 10% of Apple's production capacity out of China, where roughly 98% of the company's iPhones have been made

China will feel increasingly isolated as supply chains shift: Gautam Adani

China's Belt and Road initiative has run into resistance in many countries, the founder and chairman of Adani Group said at a conference in Singapore

ONDC and UPI together will reorder India's supply chain: Nandan Nilekani

Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2022, he said the supply chain will become far more efficient and will help reach products and services to everyone much more easily

G20 trade ministerial: WTO reforms, supply chains may dominate agenda

Minister Goyal is expected to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from member countries

After Amazon, Apollo Global wades into India's corporate governance jungle

After Amazon.com Inc., it's the turn of Apollo Global Management Inc. to wade into the jungle that's corporate governance in India

India-France-Australia trilateral to focus on securing supply chains

The Ministerial level meet will also focus on stronger ties with the ASEAN bloc to counter Chinese influence, officials said

Future Supply Chains calls off sale of warehouse assets over approval delay

Company will consider other opportunities for rehabilitation of business ops

Supply chains aren't broken, have evolved for the better in some places

The dismal state of American manufacturing combined with resilient Asian supply chains has brought into focus the crucial global role of industrial giants like South Korea, China and Japan

Need to build resilient supply chains, boost connectivity: PM Modi at SCO

India assumes rotational annual presidency of SCO summit nations; China, Russia and other countries offer support for summit next year in India

Boeing deliveries rose in August as it resumed 787 Dreamliner handovers

Boeing deliveries in July had fallen to a five-month low of 26 airplanes, highlighting pressure on global supply chains

India opts out of joining IPEF trade pillar, to wait for final contours

India to wait for final contours before formally associating with IPEF trade pillar, says Goyal

India opts out of trade talks with a US-led group of Asian nations

Known as IPEF, the initiative is an effort by President Joe Biden's administration to deepen ties with Asian nations through a range of issues including trade, climate change, supply chains and tax

MG Motor India sales drop by 11.4% in Aug, blames supply chain volatility

MG Motor India on Thursday reported an 11 per cent decline in retail sales in August, hit by supply chain constraints. The company retailed 3,823 units last month as compared to 4,315 units in August 2021. "The volatility in supply chains continues to cause many production challenges, however, this is expected to improve from next month onwards," the automaker said in a statement. In order to meet growing customer demand, the company has proactively undertaken multiple initiatives, including localisation and the introduction of executive vehicle variants in its product mix, it added. The company, a wholly-owned arm of China's SAIC Motor Corp, said it continues to have a strong order book with a positive outlook for the upcoming launches. The launch of the new version of Gloster, with significant safety, style, and technology enhancements, is expected to double the sales of the model line up, it added. The next-gen Hector, slated for a year-end launch, is expected to add to the gr

Maruti Suzuki open to partnerships to secure future supply chain: Chairman

"If required somewhere, we will get into a joint venture," said Bhargava, when asked what role Maruti would play in setting up and securing its future supply chain.

US calls for bolstering supply chain resiliency with 'trusted' partners

US Deputy Treasury Secretary has called for the bolstering of supply chain resiliency between "trusted partners" like the United States and India to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific

Supply chain disruption a challenge but IndiGo CEO sure of capacity growth

Foresees 13% capacity growth, hints at likelihood of aircraft lease extension; airline is seeing passengers moving from rail and other modes on short duration routes

India must invite component makers first before OEMs: R C Bhargava

Foreign investment will come readily if the supply chain already exists, says Maruti Suzuki chairman

Audi to hike prices by up to 2.4% next month as supply chain costs rise

German luxury carmaker Audi on Tuesday said it will increase prices of its entire model range by up to 2.4 per cent next month. The price hike is a result of rising input and supply chain costs and will come into effect from September 20, 2022, the automaker said in a statement. At Audi India, we are committed to operating a sustainable business model. With rising input and supply chain costs, we are required to take a price hike of up to 2.4 per cent across our model range," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said. Audi India sells petrol models A4, A6, A8 L, Q5, Q7, Q8, S5 Sportback, RS 5 Sportback and RS Q8. The electric vehicle portfolio under the e-tron brand comprises the e-tron 50, e-tron 55, e-tron Sportback 55, e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT. The company recently opened online bookings for Q3 in India.

China opposes new US chip law, says it will undermine global supply chains

Amid heightened cross-strait tensions between China and Taiwan, there is a shortage of semiconductor chips shortage across the world

Need to address gap due to India's jobless growth, says Anand Mahindra

On inflation, he said that though it's a concern from the business angle, it can nevertheless provide a minimum threshold of returns on productive assets