The classic 2170 cells may be replaced with more advanced 4680 cells. A plant under construction in Kansas will be able to produce the latter, as well as in Japan. Japanese sources say that the companies could set up a joint venture to make traction batteries. For a small Japanese car manufacturer, this cooperation opens up supply chains for traction batteries that are produced in Japan but also in the USA.

With this information, it identifies opportunities for product diversification and tailors its offerings accordingly. Vedanta has been able to effectively manage customer relationships by streamlining the entire product development process from product lifecycle to customer relationship management. While doing so, Vedanta is trying to reduce its carbon footprint by offering a “green” aluminum range. Machine learning and the industrial internet of things are some of the technology capabilities it uses to do so in a cost effective manner. Its latest software product is an assessment that can be used to assess children for special education and mental health services. The company claims that it can ease the pressure on schools and the healthcare system. read more