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Apple is moving some iPad production from China to Vietnam
Apple is reportedly moving some of its iPad production out of China to Vietnam in response to the strict COVID lockdowns in Shanghai. Read more…
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Foxconn is expecting a better H2 as Shanghai prepares to reopen
Foxconn says the second half of the year is heading “in a better direction” as Shanghai’s COVID-19 lockdown appears to be easing. Read more…
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Wire harness shortage could speed up transition to EVs
The humble wire harness, a cheap component that bundles cables together could hasten the downfall of combustion cars. Read more…
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Companies are throwing AI at the global supply chain problem
Startups and established logistics firms are applying AI and other tools to help businesses minimize supply chain disruptions. Read more…
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Taiwanese electronics firms suspend Shanghai operations amid lockdown
Around 30 Taiwanese companies said government COVID-19 measures in China have led them to suspend production until at least next week Read more…
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Japan quake deals another blow to global chipset supply chain
Renesas, Murata, Sony and other precision parts makers halt some operations in Japan after a 7.4 quake jolts the country’s northeast. Read more…
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How the war in Ukraine could reshape global tech business priorities
The conflict in Ukraine influences not only foreign policies and security globally. but also business tech development. What can we expect? Read more…
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China’s data law is disrupting supply chains by knocking ships ‘off the grid’
Ships in Chinese waters are disappearing from tracking systems following the introduction of China’s Personal Information Protection Law. Read more…
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Supply chain attacks are multiplying – that sounds like a military strategy
Supply chain attacks are not new. You go back in history and attacking supply chains is a tried and tested strategy for weakening an enemy. Read more…
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ZTE’s persistent exploration of delivery security for supply chains
As the unceasing extension of cybersecurity borders, and supply chain attacks become increasingly prominent, ZTE offers solutions. Read more…
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Supply chain risks – getting more attention but less action – that’s a problem
Supply chain risks are high profile and several have triggered global news coverage. The problem is there is still too little being done. Read more…
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China advances chip self-sufficiency amid global semiconductor shortage
China is making rapid progress in its chipset self-sufficiency charge, but the global chip shortage has highlighted the vulnerability of an overconcentrated supply chain to geopolitical tensions. Read more…
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Huawei wants US to reconsider restrictions hurting global supply chains
Huawei said its supply chain was under attack from the US and called on it to reconsider trade restrictions hurting suppliers globally. Read more…
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Supply chains suffering severe disruption from coronavirus pandemic
Disruption to supply chains from the coronavirus pandemic could cause around a $42 billion revenue gap for smart device vendors. Read more…
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Most organizations will be sick of blockchain by 2023: report
By 2023, 90% of blockchain-based supply chain initiatives will suffer ‘blockchain fatigue’ due to a lack of strong use cases, says a new Gartner survey. Read more…
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Apple cuts production orders for all iPhones: report
(Reuters) – Apple has cut production orders in recent weeks for all three iPhone models launched in September, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing sources. A lower-than-expected demand for the new iPhones and Read more…
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Carrefour adopts IBM’s blockchain to track fresh produce
LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s largest retailer Carrefour has adopted blockchain ledger technology to track and trace chicken, eggs and tomatoes as they travel from farms to stores, and will deploy it across all of its Read more…
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Supply chain security is a major issue that vendor bans won’t fix
That Bloomberg story about Chinese spy chips in the server supply chain highlights an issue even Huawei is worried about – international supply chains are so complex it’s getting harder to secure them. And vendor Read more…
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How blockchain could help improve food safety
If you wondered how blockchain technology could go beyond the realm of cryptocurrencies to help improve people’s lives, look no further than the shores of Lac Léman in Vevey, Switzerland, where Nestlé is accelerating its Read more…
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How ZTE ban forced cellcos worldwide to rethink their supply chains
LONDON (Reuters) – The US trade ban on Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE wreaked havoc at wireless carriers in Europe and South Asia, and forced operators worldwide to consider broadening their supply networks, industry sources Read more…
