Supply Chain Research

Electric vehicle roll-out plans were a major focus of the Detroit auto show, as expected, with $90 billion of investment commitments from the major manufacturers to bring models to market over the next five years. The challenge however lies in securing adequate supply chains. Toyota has taken a step in that direction with a $232 million in an Australian lithium miner. That puts it ahead of Chinese buyers, which have increased their imports by 112% in the past year and are dominant purchasers in Chile (which accounts for 61% of purchases) and Argentina (27%). The automakers also face supp...