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TSMC Delays Opening of U.S. Fab Complex

Supply Chain Matters

advanced chip fabrication complex in Arizona until 2025, a year later than previously planned. In a separate published report, Bloomberg opined that: “ The hiccups in Arizona, however, call into question whether TSMC can make chips abroad as efficiently as back home. When semiconductor manufacturing first exited the U.S.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported an April 2023 value of 50.9,

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The Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis on Reverse Logistics

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Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, writes, “The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. ”[1] He adds, “Dependence on China for their manufacturing has put small and midsize businesses in jeopardy. .” Consumers are expected to continue purchasing more online goods even after the pandemic ends.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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Boeing Lands Significant 787 Dreamliner Aircraft Deal

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Significant New Order Received Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Boeing announced another significant aircraft deal this week. The new international air carrier is to be named Riyadh Air, which is reportedly procuring 39 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with an option for 33 more. At the same time, the U.S.