UK manufacturers hit by Red Sea disruption and rising shipping costs Supply chain difficulties have led to job losses and cuts in purchasing and stocks, S&P Global poll shows The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
EU Gains Powers to Address Supply Chain Emergencies in Industry Europe has gained more powers to address supply chain emergencies. This article highlights how these new powers enable Europe to effectively manage disrupt... Top News · Feb 1, 2024
Major Automakers Linked to Forced Labor in China's Supply Chains The Human Rights Watch report reveals that major automakers, including Tesla and Volkswagen, may be unknowingly using forced labor in their China supply ch... Top News · Feb 1, 2024
Rights group warns major carmakers over risk of forced labor in China supply chains Automakers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labor as part of their China supply chains, a report by Human Rights Watch says. WEKU · Feb 1, 2024
Chipmakers stumble as AMD's forecast disappoints Learn about the recent downfall of high-flying chipmaker AMD stocks, as their forecast falls short of expectations. Find out the reasons behind the decline... Top News · Jan 31, 2024
Germany's Mine-to-motor Lithium Supply Chain Takes Shape Once a byword for environmental disaster due to its heavy industry and mining, the city of Bitterfeld-Wolfen is poised to become a key site for Germany's ambitious green transition. International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024
Biofuels Junction eyes expansion in paddy-rich regions of Andhra Pradesh Biofuels Junction, a leading IT-enabled supply chain player of solid biofuels, seeks expansion in Andhra Pradesh. The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024
Supply Chain 2024: Expect Stormy Waters In order to build resilience and ensure that our shipping plans can withstand all potential shocks and disruptions, it's crucial to keep an eye on changing events and be prepared for wherever they might lead us in the near future. International Business Times · Jan 29, 2024
Volvo Adjusts Production Amid Weak Order Intake for 2024 Learn how Volvo, the truck manufacturing company, is preparing for 2024 by adjusting their production strategies in response to a decline in order intake. Top News · Jan 26, 2024
SDVI Introduces SDVI Rally Access Workstation SDVI Rally Access Workstation offers a fully managed edit-in-the-cloud solution with Adobe Premiere Pro TV Tech · Jan 26, 2024
Unethical and illegal issues in fishing "Canada is falling behind in addressing labor abuse and sustainability in seafood supply chains" Salon · Jan 25, 2024
Intel's First High-Volume Foveros Packaging Facility, Fab 9, Starts Operations Intel this week has started production at Fab 9, the company's latest and most advanced chip packaging plant. Joining Intel's growing collection of facilities in New Mexico, Fab 9 is tasked with packaging chips using Intel's Foveros technology, which is currently used to build the company's latest client Core Ultra… AnandTech · Jan 25, 2024
Reshoring Surges: 69% of US Manufacturers Bring Supply Chains Home Discover the growing trend of reshoring in manufacturing. Find out why more companies are bringing production back to the United States and the factors dri... Top News · Jan 25, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024 Globalisation is not dead, but it is fading: ‘glocalisation’ is becoming the new mantra Industrial policy such as a green growth plan is no longer a dirty word as nations realise shorter supply chains and a strategic state role are necessary
WEKU · Jan 20, 2024 As Houthi attacks on ships escalate, experts look to COVID supply chain lessons Shipping experts hope lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suez Canal disruption in 2021 and Somali pirate attacks more than a decade ago will mitigate widespread problems this time.
PC Gamer · Jan 20, 2024 Microsoft says 'Russian state-sponsored' hackers gained access to 'a very small percentage of Microsoft corporate email accounts' The attack was apparently carried out by the group behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack in 2021.
StockNews.com · Jan 19, 2024 2 Industrial Stocks to Buy, 1 to Avoid in 2024 The industrial sector’s growth prospects look promising due to improving supply chains, solid consumer demand trends, and the adoption and integration of advanced technologies. Therefore, one could consider investing in fundamentally strong industrial stocks Clear Water (CLW) and Steel Connect (STCN). On the other hand, avoiding Uranium Energy (UEC) could…
International Business Times UK · Jan 19, 2024 UK To Set Up Critical Imports Council To Tackle Global Supply Chain Disruptions A new critical imports council will look for problems within the UK supply chain to counter future global supply chain disruptions as trade relations become more prone to geopolitical tensions and the climate crisis.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024 Japan’s salarymen opt for ultra-cheap lunches as food prices continue to rise Higher costs as a result of Ukraine war, supply chain issues and effects of Covid force lunching office workers to tighten belts
AAP · Jan 15, 2024 Rio Tinto ramps up iron ore, upbeat on energy minerals Global supply chain challenges have eased and labour costs are still rising in Australia and North America but interest rates may have peaked, Rio Tinto says.
Fortune · Jan 13, 2024 Ruptured supply chains, rising oil prices, and resurgent inflation. The Red Sea crisis is rekindling memories of the Ukraine War—but this time could be different When it comes to longer term economic impacts of the Red Sea crisis: The "most honest answer" experts can give is "I have no idea” at this point, Unlimited's Bob Elliott told Fortune.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024 DP World port dispute: how damaging is this to Australia’s economy and will it push up prices? Supply-chain delays can increase costs in a range of areas and experts say the impact could be significant
Top News · Jan 12, 2024 Tesla Temporarily Halts German Factory Production Amid Red Sea Attacks Tesla's German factory temporarily halts most production due to attacks in the Red Sea, disrupting global supply chains and shipping routes.
AAP · Jan 12, 2024 Lift-off for wharfies to strike as pay row hopes sink Dock workers have permission to strike at some of Australia's busiest terminals in what could trigger major disruptions to the country's supply chains.