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Supply chain shockwaves from the Taiwan earthquake

Resilinc

Following the earthquake, tsunami warnings were sent out in Taiwan, Japan, and The Philippines, but have since been lifted. Taiwan is the global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, producing over 60% of the world’s semiconductors and over 90% of the most advanced chips. magnitude struck off the East Coast of Japan.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Our 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain advisory remains available for complimentary downloading at our Research download site. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

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China’s Export Restrictions on Germanium and Gallium  

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All these modern products are manufactured using the key commodities germanium and gallium. Unfortunately, China has just issued critical restrictions on these commodities, creating a cause for concern for many businesses and manufacturers in the high-tech and semiconductor space. Do you know what these products have in common?

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The Procurement Economy in 2019: The UK and the European Union

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and the European Union and examines how procurement organisations can best prepare in the new year. With Brexit looming and the possibility of World Trade Organisation rules coming into effect in UK/EU trade, the European procurement and supply chain markets look unsteady. With it comes a number of other questions.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Predictions- Part One

Supply Chain Matters

Our 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain advisory remains available for complimentary downloading at our Research download site. Our annual predictions advisory began with a summary of prevailing global economic, financial and manufacturing outlooks. Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Activity.

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Russia-Ukraine war: semiconductor value chain impact

Resilinc

Ukrainian neon—refined by Cryoin in Odesa, Ukraine, from Russian crude neon gas—supplies much of semiconductor manufacturers’ neon, especially those manufacturers based in the U.S. This dependency led the Biden Administration to warn chip makers on February 10 to seek other sources. You can view and download (for free!)

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TSMC Plans for First European Based Semiconductor Chip Plant

Supply Chain Matters

Likewise, Japan has been addressing added domestic investments in advanced semiconductor materials and components. Thus far, semiconductor and battery manufacturing regionalization are tracking way ahead on this prediction. based facility over a five year period, beyond what was included in the original U.S.