Resilinc

APRIL 8, 2024

magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, as well as current port closures and supply chain challenges. magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan. The quake was the biggest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years. Following the earthquake, tsunami warnings were sent out in Taiwan, Japan, and The Philippines, but have since been lifted.

Taiwan 69

Taiwan Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 24, 2024

As a result, the top performers of CCL Industries, Clorox, Crocs, Cummins, L Brands, Lululemon, Monster Beverage, Paccar, Toro, and Taiwan Semiconductor never make the list. The fourth issue is that 50% of the comparison is based on opinion.

Gartner 355

Gartner Comparison Taiwan Groups 355

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs said that from the beginning of 2022 until August 2024, Taiwan-based manufacturer, Gold Apollo manufactured and exported 260,000 sets of these pagers. The blasts were reportedly linked to explosives hidden inside 5,000 AR-924 pagers that had been imported months before the attack.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Software 261

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

2024 Typhoon Season has Caused Billions in Agricultural Losses This year’s typhoon season has been particularly disruptive, severely affecting port operations and shipping across the western Pacific, with significant storms such as Gaemi, Ampil, Shanshan, Yagi, and Bebinka impacting Taiwan, China, Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Supply Chain Planning Software 243

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Alaska 243

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

In this special Supply Chain Matters supply network risk advisory, we highlight the initial implications of today’s major earthquake that has impacted the island of Taiwan. magnitude earthquake that has impacted Taiwan. Today, such a scenario has again occurred, given the ongoing reports of a 7.4 All rights reserved.

Taiwan 59

Taiwan Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 59

Resilinc

JANUARY 16, 2023

One day in August 2022, a group of military and defense strategy experts gathered in Washington, DC, to play a game that simulated a Chinese amphibious invasion of Taiwan in 2026. How can the US prepare for a China-Taiwan war? What will happen to semiconductors if China invades Taiwan? A similar lag will apply to the U.S.,”

Taiwan 62

Taiwan China Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 62

Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 3, 2024

Taiwan Earthquake: Initial Insights and Implications Client Alert briefing on semiconductor supply chain ramifications On April 3, 2024, Taiwan experienced its most significant earthquake since 1999, causing disruptions across Asia’s semiconductor supply chain.

Taiwan 52

Taiwan Asia Capacity Supply Chain 52

NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With the recent visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, as well as the passing of the CHIPS Act, the public and the media have more questions than ever regarding the semiconductor market. Primary among these is: what is the exposure to Taiwan of a Chinese attack and what is the risk of a semiconductor shortage?

Taiwan 52

Taiwan China Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Freightos

JULY 23, 2024

Congestion at major Asian container hubs is not as bad as a few weeks ago, but is still a factor tying up capacity and causing delays, including some redistribution of vessels – and congestion – to other ports in the region, now including Taiwan.

North America 312

North America Asia Europe Yemen 312

NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

As I alluded to in an earlier post, the scenario of China invading Taiwan, and halting all semiconductor production is highly unlikely, for a number of reasons. If China went into Taiwan and said “We are taking over,” the workforce would simply not support it! Are there other threats to Taiwan?

Taiwan 52

Taiwan China Manufacturing Procurement Ukraine 52

Resilinc

JUNE 1, 2021

Just when you thought the semiconductor shortage couldn’t get any worse, more bad news is coming from Taiwan—home to about two-thirds of global chip manufacturing capacity. The leading chip maker globally, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. UMC) reported daily consumption of 31,500 metric tons in that year.

Taiwan 62

Taiwan Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Demand Planning Software 62

All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 2, 2023

The US and Taiwan announce new Trade deal The US and Taiwan signed a trade deal under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, marking the first agreement under this…

Taiwan 98

Taiwan Supply Chain Supply and Demand Japan 98

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 24, 2020

The only two successful and transformational public networks were driven by Walmart and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC). Social responsibility and supplier reliability in uncertain times require it. The industry will only move forward if business leaders take action.

Supply Chain Network Software 339

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 339

All Things Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2023

Taiwan Exports at a 14 Year low as Demand Woes Taiwan’s exports experienced their sharpest decline since 2009 in June, signalling concerns about the global demand slump for electronics and…

Taiwan 98

Taiwan Electronics Supply and Demand Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A Biden administration effort to untangle global chip supply snarls is facing resistance from lawmakers and executives in Taiwan and South Korea, complicating attempts to resolve the bottlenecks hurting industries from automobiles to consumer electronics.

South Korea 124

South Korea Taiwan Global Data 124

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Nvidia, PACCAR Inc, Ross Stores, Sleep Number, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur Sealy, TJX Companies, and Western Digital. The winners include Apple, AbbVie Inc., Air Products & Chemicals, Assa Abloy AB, Broadcom, Celestica, Dollar General, Ecolab Inc.,

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters.

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 299

ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In contrast, chip manufacturing has significantly increased in Taiwan, South Korea, and China over the same time period*. According to 2020 data, the U.S. only produces 12% of the world’s semiconductor chips, a significant drop from 1990 when it produced 37%.

Manufacturing Procurement 223

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing South Korea Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, the Gartner Top 25 celebrates the accomplishments of Intel (active with Gartner), but in the analysis in Table 1, Nvidia Corporation and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) clearly outperform Intel in the Semiconductor Industry. The Gartner analysis is biased toward companies within the Gartner network. The reason?

Gartner 361

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 361

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Changes like the turmoil in Asia (Taiwan & China) and in Europe (Ukraine & Russia) are currently impacting supply chains. Import volumes are 30% higher than pre-Covid levels and combined with worldwide labor shortages, disruptions to supply chains became inevitable.

Supply Chain Planning Software 206

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 206

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The Top Supply Chain We Admire are: TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor). . - Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO, Supply Chain Insights LLC and Abby Mayer, Research Associate, Supply Chain Insights LLC. So, drum roll please…. General Mills. Eastman Chemical. Ralph Lauren.

Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 279

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 4, 2020

During the outbreak of the SARS epidemic in 2003, I was an expat in Taiwan. The staff of all departments in the affected areas, which included Donguan as well as Taiwan, were divided into three groups. Due to the resulting material shortages, we are likely to continue to feel the impact of Covid-19 for several months.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Taiwan China Supply and Demand 97

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Over the past five years, the company has expanded its footprint and its home delivery robots have made more than 200,000 deliveries in the cities of San Jose, Santa Monica, Denver, and Dallas, as well as Taipei, Taiwan, and Medellin, Columbia.

San Jose 232

San Jose San Francisco Supply Chain Design Software Texas 232

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . The July S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® was especially concerning, with indications of the sharpest falls in output and new orders in over two years. The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were that of India, Australia and the Netherlands. United States.

Manufacturing Procurement 99

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Taiwan 99

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2023

The study also found half (49%) of the surveyed US companies had experienced an increase in climate volatility, with this figure jumping in China and Taiwan to a massive 93%. . … A Harvard Business Review study suggests just 11% of suppliers are fully prepared for weather-related disruption.

Risk Management 246

Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Software 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Southeast Asian countries, Taiwan and India have become alternative manufacturing locales or sources of supply. -China trade war is causing what has been described as the biggest cross-border supply chain shift since China joined the WTO in 2001. While simple in theory, relocation may be challenging for firms.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor. ” A chip is not a chip and a foundry is not a foundry.

Supply Chain Design Software 259

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Pricing Training 259

Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

Imagine a critical part of your product is only made in one factory in Taiwan. This is very possible, considering 60% of the world’s semiconductors are made in Taiwan—and 90% of the world’s highly advanced chips are made by the Taiwanese company TSMC. If something were to happen in Taiwan—like the recent 7.4

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 96

Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

The next big disaster of 2013 could be the Category 5 Typhoon Usagi that is set to hit Taiwan, Hong Kong and China Mainland this Sunday. Don’t be surprised if there are supply chain disruptions.

Asia 113

Asia Manufacturing Procurement South America Ireland 113

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Most of the semiconductor fabrication is now conducted in Taiwan and China, not the United States. According to statista.com , Taiwan is the largest semiconductor producing country making up 66% of the global market. Within Taiwan TSMC and UMC are the largest companies. The vaunted Just-in-time operating model had broken.

Supply Chain Design Software 86

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Design 86

Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

Picture this: a critical part of your product is only made in one factory in Taiwan. This is very possible, considering 60% of the world’s semiconductors are made in Taiwan. In this case, what would happen if China invaded Taiwan?

Supply Chain Risk Management 104

Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Risk Management Material Savings 104

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 28, 2024

Many companies are currently wondering whether they should not relocate some or all of their suppliers or their own production from China or Taiwan to other Southeast Asian countries. For instance, I recently spoke to several electronics manufacturers from the Eindhoven Brainport region who are struggling with this.

Modeling 78

Modeling Taiwan Cost Reduction Strategies Analysis 78

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 10, 2022

Gartner Advice on How to Start Diversification away from China Now

China 60

China Taiwan Gartner Procurement 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The computer chip manufacturing industry was impacted as well, but I also knew that most of the semiconductor chips in the world are manufactured in Taiwan. ” This was relevant to me because I was aware that Taiwan reputedly responded much better to the Coronavirus pandemic than most other countries. .”

Automotive 80

Automotive Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

Monster Beverage Company, PACCAR Inc, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Samsung, Sleep Number, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, The Toro Company, TJX Companies, United Tractors, and VF Corporation. The list of winners includes AbbVie Inc., Assa Abloy AB, BorgWarner Inc., Ahold), L’Oréal S.A,

Gartner 243

Gartner Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 243

Elementum

AUGUST 10, 2015

Super Typhoon Soudelor is set to hit Taiwan and China tomorrow, with a huge potential for supply chain disruption. Update 8/7/2015, 04:00 PST: Typhoon Soudelor Disrupts Air, Rail Services in Taiwan Air and land transportation services in Taiwan have been halted since Friday, August 7, as Typhoon Soudelor moves closer to the region.

South Korea 60

South Korea Taiwan Supply Chain China 60

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 2, 2021

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. said it’s moving forward with plans to build a $12 billion chip plant in Phoenix, a step toward addressing U.S. concerns over reliability and security in the tech supply chain.

Arizona 64

Arizona Phoenix Taiwan Supply Chain Planning 64