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Aug 25 2026
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What Europe’s E-Waste Push Reveals About Supply Security

By Michael Stratton

Europe’s growing focus on electronic waste highlights a shift in how supply security is being discussed. The issue is no longer only about mining more materials or finding new suppliers. It is also about recovering…

Aug 19 2026
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Foundry Pricing Is Becoming a Supply Chain Signal

By Michael Stratton

Foundry pricing is becoming one of the clearest signals of pressure in the semiconductor supply chain. Recent price increases from major contract chip manufacturers show that capacity is tightening across multiple regions, nodes, and customer…

Aug 14 2026
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Parts Financing Is Becoming a Supply Chain Safeguard

By Michael Stratton

A major automaker recently set up a $4.5 billion purchasing facility designed to protect access to critical parts during future supply disruptions. Under the arrangement, an outside inventory management company will purchase certain parts from…

Aug 04 2026
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Defense Supply Chains Are Moving Toward Domestic Material Control

By Michael Stratton

Defense supply chains are becoming more focused on where materials come from, not just where finished components are assembled. Recent activity around scandium and germanium shows how quickly upstream materials can become a strategic concern…

Jul 30 2026
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Industrial Demand Is Bringing Mature Chips Back Into Focus

By Michael Stratton

Semiconductor headlines often focus on the most advanced devices. AI accelerators, leading-edge logic, high bandwidth memory, and advanced packaging dominate the conversation. But recent market signals show another important trend. Mature chips are gaining renewed…

Jul 29 2026
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Hardware Compliance Is Becoming a Supply Chain Issue

By Michael Stratton

Hardware compliance is becoming a larger part of supply chain strategy, especially in automotive and connected technology markets. Recent U.S. connected vehicle rules prohibit certain connected vehicle software linked to China or Russia beginning with…

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