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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. Company chairman Mark Liu indicated to reporters that construction and rollout is hampered by a shortage of skilled workers and that experienced technicians from Taiwan might have to be temporarily assigned to the U.S.

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Ten Supply Chain Predictions for 2023

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Walmart will pay more for domestic sources, but will not be burdened with the inventory and purchasing FOB. As noted in one of my blogs, however, producing a fab plant is a good step – but the supply chain for chips is still largely in Taiwan. GM has committed to 30 new electric vehicles by 2025.

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U.S. Announces TSMC Incentives for U.S. Based Semiconductor Production

Supply Chain Matters

billion grant and up to $5 billion in government loans to Taiwan headquartered semiconductor producer TSMC. The first had been delayed with skills shortages and construction setbacks , and is now reportedly scheduled for volume production in the first half of 2025. Commerce Department has today awarded a $6.6

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

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28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. The auto industry makes up less than 9% of chip demand by revenue, and that figure is expected to increase by 10% per year until 2025. Consultancy UK).

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Supply Chain Woes with Inflation Rising … What’s Next?

Supply Chain Game Changer

For getting the final product from its original source to the customer, there is an involvement of different persons, resources, and activities to ensure that the link does not break down and companies are able to fulfill their contractual obligations timely. The global chip shortage is here to stay?

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FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges

Intelligent Audit

According to eMarketer , global e-commerce retail sales will rise to $5.542 trillion this year and surpass $7.391 trillion by 2025. Parcel and freight exports from South Korea, Taiwan to Europe, MEISA, LAC 3 , and some APAC countries and territories 5 – Increasing $0.10 per pound or $1.50 per kilogram. per pound or $1.20 per kilogram.