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SMMT Sustainability Report 2023: How the industry is reducing its emissions

SMMT

SMMT’s latest Sustainability Report shows that the UK automotive manufacturing sector shrunk its emissions to the lowest level on record last year, with emissions per vehicle made cut by -2.8% – while at the same time producing a record-high proportion of EVs.

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to the worst humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II, as well as supply chain disruptions in critical sectors , including agriculture, automotive, energy, and food. Here’s an example from the automotive industry. Service levels are five to 20 percentage points higher.

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2023

Foley

While these two trends are common across many industries, perhaps nowhere are they more pronounced than in the automotive industry. Beyond the automotive industry, even the most basic household appliances are now wireless and connected. New companies may have limited resources and expertise necessary to overcome hurdles that may arise.