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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

Bauxite is mined in quantities matching Chinese output by countries like Australia and Guinea. Restarting mining of gallium, or retooling and expanding capacity to produce gallium from bauxite, would each take significant time and may pose long-term supply chain challenges.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise.