A Globalized Market for Semiconductors?

By Logan Wamsley

The United States is not the only country looking to shore up its domestic production of electronic components and semiconductors. According to Swarajya, India’s Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced a new government plan geared to the creation of $300 billion in electronics production by 2026. “The Government…

Labor Talks at US Ports Stall, Creating Uncertainty in Supply Chains

By Logan Wamsley

Labor has been a critical factor in supply chains since the beginning. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, stringent COVID protocols forced companies to scale back on shifts to promote social distancing, and the sudden stalling of the global economy forced many others to slash payroll altogether. When demand was low this was not…

How a New Approach to Inventory Helps Meet Chip Shortage Challenges – Supply & Demand Chain Executive Feature

By Michael Stratton

From life-saving equipment to the technologies used to improve daily life, semiconductors are the backbone of progress in today’s world. Unfortunately, the global supply chain has experienced massive chip shortages due in part to the pandemic, labor shortages, company acquisitions, and the war between Russia and Ukraine. Given that this shortage is expected to continue…

Mitigating Supply Chain Disruption with Inventory Storage Solutions – Medical Product Outsourcing Feature

By Michael Stratton

Covid-19, recent political and economic upheavals, and shifting customer needs have significantly impacted the healthcare industry and created an unprecedented demand for medical devices in a supply chain already faced with severe challenges. According to Gartner, supply chain disruptions have further increased the total healthcare supply chain cost, which already averaged 37.3% of the total…