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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2022, the Postal Service processed more than 11.7 China Bans Exports of Key Rare Earth Minerals On Tuesday, China banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals gallium, germanium, and antimony, which have widespread military applications. billion mailpieces and packages during the holiday season.

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The World Today Part 1: The Best Manufacturing Ecosystems Win

Enterra Insights

Factors like automation, massive investments in at-scale, fit-for-purpose technologies, specialized training, low labor rates, and effective demand and supply planning capabilities, have woven themselves like threads into the fabric of efficient global manufacturing ecosystems. So, how do we define a global ecosystem?

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The Policy Paradox: How US Tariffs and Tax Credits Risk Inflating Power Costs and Delaying the Energy Transition

Logistics Viewpoints

The United States stands at a critical juncture, confronting a surge in electricity demand driven by the rapid expansion of data centers and the broader electrification of its economy. This demand spike coincides with a worldwide imperative to transition toward cleaner energy sources.

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Studies Identify Top Supply Chain Disruption Risks

Supply Chain Matters

The top five disruptions for 2024 included: Factory Fires (for the sixth consecutive year) Labor Disruptions Business Sale Leadership Transition Mergers & Acquisitions Some good news shared was that factory fires are reportedly down 20 percent from the previous year and have declined 36 percent from the record high that occurred in 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- June 26 2025

Supply Chain Matters

The Cloud -based e2open platform connects more than 500,000 manufacturing, logistics, channel, and distribution partners as one multi-enterprise network tracking over 18 billion transactions annually. No financial details have been shared regarding this transaction.

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Chip Challenges: Semiconductors and Supply Chain Risks

Exiger Perspectives

Currently the most powerful mass-produced semiconductors are manufactured at 5 nm. Because of the complexity of the machinery required, two companies dominate this market: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and South Koreas Samsung Electronics. The fabrication process is just one step in the manufacturing process.

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Revisiting of 2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Part One

Supply Chain Matters

That stated, in certain regions such as across Europe and China , the year continues to present economic and manufacturing challenges. Global wide manufacturing activity levels as measured by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® contracted once again at the end of Q3. In the specific case of Germany , it is both.