MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2021

After the Swedish retailer H&M announced recently that it was concerned about the use of forced labor to produce cotton in China’s western region of Xinjiang, the company faced a boycott in the country. The next step: corporate controls The Chinese authorities are now in the process of completing such a system for companies.

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Company Taiwan China Government 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. Most companies are not clear. Congratulations to the 34 winners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 287

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 287

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A published report by The Wall Street Journal this week indicates that both Apple , and contract manufacturer Foxconn are: Getting Caught in Taiwan Tensions With iPhone Supplier Probes. In 2019, Gou gave up his chairmanship of Foxconn after announcing a Taiwan presidential bid.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Taiwan 59

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

In conjunction with the company’s report of disappointing Q2-2023 financial performance , TSMC has elected to push back the start of a planned $40 billion U.S. from Taiwan to assist in facility planning and layout. advanced chip fabrication complex in Arizona until 2025, a year later than previously planned.

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Sourcing Strategies Taiwan Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Just-in-time Supply Chains have long been the envy of companies and industries of all kinds. But the Coronavirus pandemic did not respect geographic borders, political or religious beliefs, or the ways in which companies operated and how people lived their lives. Within Taiwan TSMC and UMC are the largest companies.

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Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Design 86

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 8, 2024

TSMC will get $6.6 billion in federal subsidies for a third semiconductor factory in Arizona, set to open by 2028.

Arizona 104

Arizona Taiwan Company 104

Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

A major earthquake in Taiwan. The alternate source uses the same supplier in Taiwan. This scenario played out for thousands of companies after the Japan earthquake, the Thailand floods and numerous other smaller scale disasters. The problem is most companies are relatively immature when it comes to Supply Chain Risk Management.

Inventory Reduction 267

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 267

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. The Gartner analysis is biased toward companies within the Gartner network. While companies that supply chain leaders believe are top performers– J&J, P&G, and Unilever– do not outperform their peer group. Is this success?

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 346

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

Supply Chain Strategy 58

Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 58

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 4, 2020

During the outbreak of the SARS epidemic in 2003, I was an expat in Taiwan. The staff of all departments in the affected areas, which included Donguan as well as Taiwan, were divided into three groups. Any company with suppliers in China is now largely in the dark regarding which deliveries will arrive when.

Taiwan 97

Taiwan Supply Chain China Supply and Demand 97

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

”[2] It’s no surprise that companies best able to deal with continuing disruptions are best positioned to come out on top. Although there are numerous benefits associated with digital supply chains, companies often take a leap of faith when connecting to third-party vendors. Data Theft/Data Vulnerability. Third-Party Fraud.

Risk Management 246

Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Software 246

Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

Going forward, companies will need to continue to navigate supply chain disruptions, China risk, and concerns about capital outlays in a rising interest-rate environment.”[2] ” Those hurdles are among the reasons some companies have decided to regionalize their supply chains (i.e., have decided to glocalize).

Global 130

Global Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Not surprisingly, rental car companies downsized their fleets and cut future orders and expenses. Then when demand returned the rental car companies found that they couldn’t get the cars they needed to replenish their fleets, due to production shortages from the automotive manufacturers.

Automotive 80

Automotive Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

These are the smallest and most technology advanced chips currently available, and for the most part, production has come directly from the chip maker’s Taiwan based facilities. Industry speculation was such that TSMC would continue to utilize its Taiwan base as the focal point for advanced fab capabilities. Added Perspectives.

United States 52

United States Manufacturing Procurement Security Taiwan 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

The two special regions of concern are the Eurozone and Taiwan. Further indicated were signs of weakness occurring in China , Japan , Malaysia, South Korea , Taiwan and Vietnam. Taiwan ’s decline is directly related to both China along with continued constrained demand levels for high tech, smartphone and consumer electronics.

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Manufacturing Procurement Global Taiwan Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2023

TSMC to Construct its First European Chip Fabrication Facility Industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) announced this week that the Taiwan based producer will construct its first European based chip facility that will be located in Germany.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Only four percent of companies outperformed their peer groups. While market potential declined, individual company performance declined faster. I strongly believe that we adopted practices in the last two decades that degraded performance and threw companies out of balance. Implementation of Sales Forecasting.

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

NC State SCRC

JULY 6, 2022

When the pandemic hit, the automotive companies were immediately afraid that there would be a drop in demand for vehicles. But prior to that, the automotive companies had told the chip makers, we think demand for cars will drop with COVID< so we’re going to halt all our production orders with you. Get used to it!

Taiwan 59

Taiwan Automotive Electronics Columbus 59

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Many companies have begun testing autonomous delivery bots in cities and on college campuses. For many of these companies, however, the term “autonomous” may be a little bit misleading. Over the last two years, investors have pumped more than $8 billion into autonomous delivery companies.

San Jose 201

San Jose San Francisco Supply Chain Design Software Texas 201

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Victor Meyer, a former United States Navy SEAL and current COO of risk intelligence company Supply Wisdom, predicts, “There will be at least hybrid warfare going on in the Ukraine.”[2] Companies doing business with Russia could face fines and reputational damage if they fail to comply with the sanctions. ”[1].

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Ukraine Russia Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. The cash-to-cash impact for debt-laden chemical companies with 2% growth and 4% margins offers little room for error. Yes, lead times are a factor in ERP, but few companies keep them updated.” Should we expect a fire sale?

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Pricing Training 251

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Some companies look for legal loopholes to help avoid or reduce duties without shifting production to other countries. Any of these creative ways to reduce tariffs payable by companies should be used carefully. Many companies buy forward inventory ahead of tariffs being implemented. without being subject to tariffs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

Slowly, the systems became more interoperable, increasing the value for the consumer, the participants, and the companies involved. This is hard work that too few companies understand. Form a guiding coalition with other trading companies. By the early 2000s, phone calls to Europe from my cell were expensive but manageable.

Supply Chain Network Software 326

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 326

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Changes like the turmoil in Asia (Taiwan & China) and in Europe (Ukraine & Russia) are currently impacting supply chains. JOC Group provides import and export trade information to more than 1,600 companies, governments and associations in more than 50 countries.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 204

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The three specific regions of concern remain the Eurozone, United Kingdom, along with Taiwan. Reported Easing Of Manufacturing Downturn in Taiwan The September S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® report was headlined with Taiwan ’s manufacturing sector downturn now moderating by the end of Q3. reported for July.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Global Optimal Sourcing United Kingdom 59

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Other issues, such as PFAS regulations, China-Taiwan relations, and ESG regulations, are still hurdles to a more robust global semiconductor supply chain. While mergers and acquisitions can increase supply chain resiliency for the companies involved, they can also cause cyber security threats and create delays as suppliers shift.

Supply Chain Disruption 53

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 53

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. The cash-to-cash impact for debt-laden chemical companies with 2% growth and 4% margins offers little room for error. Yes, lead times are a factor in ERP, but few companies keep them updated.” Should we expect a fire sale?

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The three specific regions of concern are the Eurozone, United Kingdom along with Taiwan. Continued Deterioration in Taiwan The August S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® report was headlined with persistent deterioration in manufacturing conditions with production and new order volumes continuing to show a sharp fall.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 22, 2024

Among surveyed respondents, nearly 97% of industrial product companies saw disruptions during the pandemic. As more industries face ransomware attacks, it’s a good idea for any supply chain company to hire cyber experts to prevent disruptions. Pandemic As we’ve seen recently, a worldwide pandemic is not out of the question.

Inventory Reduction 77

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 77

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. From our lens, Taiwan remains the continued shocker, experiencing a third consecutive monthly decline and noted as equivalent to levels seen in May 2020 during the initial Covid-19 outbreak. The August index again declined to a contraction value 42.7

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement South Korea Manufacturing Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 19, 2023

The lack of momentum in China based manufacturing has had a discernable contractionary impact on other regions, especially Taiwan and Malaysia. The latter Taiwan PMI index has been in negative territory for over a year and overall business confidence levels across Malaysia ’s manufacturing sector sunk to levels not recorded since July 2021.

China 52

China Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 52

LevaData

AUGUST 3, 2021

Various news reports are stating that semiconductor companies are locking in foundry capacity with longer-term commitments to ensure they get their "fair share" of future capacity. The request, while unprecedented, is extremely necessary. The first is accessing and utilizing reliable, up-to-date analytics on lead time averages and insights.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Taiwan 97

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

According to the latest report: “ Surveyed companies commonly reported positive demand trends, greater client requirements and favorable market conditions.” Eurozone Factory Downturn Remains Strong The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® report for November was headlined with declining new orders rates and rapidly depleting backlogs of work.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

To help, we analyze business results each year to understand which companies outperform on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) over the past ten years. We designed the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology to help companies define supply chain excellence.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design 195

Elementum

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

magnitude quake struck southern Taiwan early Saturday morning local time, killing at least seven and causing widespread structural damage. A TSMC facility in Tainan, southern Taiwan, reported that the quake broke “no more than one percent” of their wafers being manufactured. Image courtesy CBS News. What about N-Tier suppliers?

Taiwan 60

Taiwan Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand 60

QAD

JANUARY 10, 2023

The war in Ukraine, shutdowns in China, and tensions with Taiwan have highlighted the dependencies on global supply chains. To reduce this risk , companies and countries are onshoring and regionalizing supply chains resulting in increased demand for labor in established markets. If it’s that easy, why aren’t all companies doing this?

Buyer Training 96

Buyer Training Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Price Mitigation Strategies 96

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Taiwan sits squarely in the middle of the worsening dispute between Beijing and Washington, with many of its companies operating factories in China manufacturing for American companies.

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