The invasion of Ukraine, a global supplier of noble gases needed for semiconductor production, has raised concerns about supply chain disruptions. The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on supply chains is hitting European countries the hardest, threatening to bring a winter of shortages and high energy prices. But the rest of the world…
A dramatic shift in supply and demand has put many logistics companies in hazardous positions. But up-and-coming market segments and technology could present new opportunities for the industry. Taiwan’s logistic sector has been finding itself at a turning point as a pandemic-driven bonanza has come to its end, and the outlook seems to worsen by…
The world is changing quickly for businesses that operate on a global scale, and in particular for those that maintain a roster of vendors across multiple countries and regions. Disruptions in supply chains are no longer the exception, as current events have demonstrated, and unexpected delays can result in significant losses. It is therefore essential…
The complex sequence of inputs, outputs, and processes involved in producing the components powering virtually all modern electronic equipment is exposed to many risks that industry experts say must be addressed quickly. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently stated in an interview with CNBC: “If you allow yourself to think about a scenario where…
Despite decreased technology demand and geopolitical challenges, domestic chip designers, led by MediaTek, are posting strong sales while navigating U.S.-China tensions. Taiwan’s semiconductor firms are often referred to as “chipmakers” because many manufacture the computing brains of electronic devices. But some of the island’s most ascendant semiconductor companies do not make any chips at all:…
The island’s manufacturing and technological strengths and trove of medical data make it well positioned to assume a significant role in biotech development and healthcare supply chains, but to do so, it must first surmount some longstanding obstacles. In the last year, the world has become painfully aware of the importance of supply chains in…
As global brands increasingly incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into their business strategies, many are also looking to ensure that their supply chain partners also follow sustainable practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competitive ratings could use this advantage to gain an entry ticket into global supply chains, says Michelle Sun, general…
The crisis in Ukraine has sparked discussions among policymakers in Taiwan on how to enhance the island’s defense capabilities, including through a recently intensified reservist training program and proposals to lengthen the conscription period. A key takeaway for many is that training, motivation, leadership, mobility, and flexibility are just as much key factors in defending…
As more countries look to diversify their supply chains, Taiwan has a chance to strengthen its position in the global economy. But is its infrastructure robust enough to support expanded business? Over the past few years, the U.S. and Taiwan have intensified their efforts to reduce reliance on China in their supply chains as a…
Aggressive local competition and rising geopolitical risk make the contract electronics manufacturing giant’s China dependency more precarious than ever. Hon Hai Precision Manufacturing Co., better known as Foxconn, is the largest private employer in China and has long depended on the country as its manufacturing base. As recently as 2018, Foxconn assembled half of the…
