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Supply chain shockwaves from the Taiwan earthquake

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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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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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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.

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Prediction- Added Labor Activism Among Industry Supply Chains

Supply Chain Matters

Background Prediction Four within the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2024 Predictions in Global Supply Chains , now available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center , represented our belief that the increased labor activism that occurred in 2023 will continue this year, but with different nuances.

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Life Sciences and the Journey to Supply Chain Resilience: A Q&A with Craig Fix

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Do you currently work primarily with Life Sciences clients at Resilinc? I have nearly 30 years of experience as a global procurement and supply chain leader in High-Tech and Life Sciences. It has to become embedded in the processes of sourcing, strategic category management, purchasing, compliance and supplier development.