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What’s the deal with the semiconductor shortage?

NC State SCRC

It was 40% by 2020 and it’s likely to be 45% by 2030. When the pandemic hit, the automotive companies were immediately afraid that there would be a drop in demand for vehicles. So the car companies went back after and told chip producers, we we’ve made a mistake. Well, as we all know, demand spiked. Get used to it!

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Reflections, Thank-you(s) and Rethinking the Future

Supply Chain Shaman

As I presented on Supply Chain 2030, I shared the research on balance sheet performance, and provided the insights on why I believe 90% of organizations failed in the delivery of supply chain excellence at the balance sheet level. Two million sailors died between the age of Columbus and the invention of steam engines. It spoke to me.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 3.29

Freight Plus

At the ACT Research Seminar 60 in Columbus, IN recession talk was in the air, and while nobody has declared that we are headed towards one, ‘it came up in nearly every presentation’ according to FreightWaves. It’s been good, but not as good as expected,” added Jeff Bronson of Atlas trucking company. Not so fast, say some experts.