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Hakan Doğu
Car Guy/Automotive & Mobility Strategist/Expert
A New Direction in Global Supply Chains: GM and the Era of Friendly-Shoring
General Motors has taken a significant step supporting U.S. policy by telling its suppliers that they must find alternatives to China for raw materials and components. The goal is to move supply chains entirely out of China. According to Reuters, the automaker has even set a deadline for some suppliers to end their supply relationships with China by 2027. While European automakers are increasing sourcing from China and putting pressure on their own suppliers, GM is moving in

Hakan Doğu
Nov 181 min read


China and Global Innovation Balance
Each time China unveils a new development, the Western response tends to follow a predictable pattern: initial surprise, followed by...

Hakan Doğu
Oct 71 min read


Record Temperatures and Climate Change: A Warning for Turkey
Heatwaves affecting our region have begun to set new records. The temperature of 50.5°C, the highest ever recorded in our country's...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 281 min read
A Shift in Sustainability Policies in the United States
Due to global warming, sustainability had received strong support as part of worldwide preventive measures. However, the Trump...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 181 min read
China’s Progress in Electric Vehicles is Disrupting Global Balance
The rise of China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in global markets has begun to pressure domestic automotive industries in...

Hakan Doğu
Jul 72 min read
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