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Report That Samsung is Eyeing Massive Semiconductor Production Presence in the U.S.

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Samsung already has a presence in the area in what is described as the largest fab facility outside of the company’s South Korea corporate headquarters. Thus, supply management leaders should be paying close attention to these dynamics related to strategic strategy. Increased tensions among China and the U.S.,

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

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We additionally noted that many businesses were factoring uncertain product demand and supply network risks, and that was going to make industry supply chain strategies far more challenging in the weeks ahead. South Korea. Select Regional Highlights. United States. The reported August value of 47.6 represented a 2.2

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Auto Industry Concerns in Sourcing Moves Within Mexico

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market entry to that of Japanese automakers on the 1970’s and South Korea based makers in the 1990’s. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares reportedly likened the potential U.S. Tesla CEO Elon Musk himself recently acknowledged at an investor gathering that China based auto producers are now the “ most competitive ” in the world.

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Additional Investment in US Based Automotive EV Supply Networks

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South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. Announcement.

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Reports That TSMC Eyeing Second Fab Production Facility in the U.S.

Supply Chain Matters

Both reports point out that even though the semiconductor industry as a whole is dealing with cyclical declines in overall market demand, key industry players like TSMC have to have exercise long-term capital investment strategies based on estimates of overall market and regional demand levels. Supply Chain Matters Perspectives. In June, U.S.

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TSMC Plans for First European Based Semiconductor Chip Plant

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Global contract semiconductor chip producer TSMC announced this week plans for its first European based semiconductor facility as an extension of an evolving production regionalization strategy. based fabrication capabilities. Likewise, Japan has been addressing added domestic investments in advanced semiconductor materials and components.

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September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending

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We additionally noted trending indicating that many businesses were factoring uncertain product demand and supply network risks, and that was going to make industry supply chain strategies far more challenging in the weeks ahead. This is a significant milestone for ongoing planning and execution strategies. . South Korea.