The European Union's criticism of China's electric car subsidies has raised concerns about possible protectionist measures, which could disrupt supply chains. The EU plans to investigate the subsidies, claiming they distort the market. Chinese electric cars currently hold an 8% market share in Europe, which could

A recent study by DIGITIMES called the "Asia Supply Chain: ASC 250 Rankings" analyzed the operational performance of nearly 5,000 companies in the Asian ICT industry chain. Supply chain management in Asia has become more complex due to tensions between the US and China, leading to production

Canadian Solar has announced that it has secured approximately 4 GWp of solar module contracts at the 2023 RE+ show in Las Vegas. The contracts will be serviced by the company's upcoming factory in Texas and its expanded module factory in Thailand. The company's TOPBiHiKu7 bifacial

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is seeking closer economic and technological ties with the US during his trip to America. The US Commerce Secretary has expressed support for designating Vietnam as a market economy and the US will consider the request. Chinh has also requested the US

Industrial sourcing platform, Thomas, owned by Xometry, has added the "Build America, Buy America" (BABA) certification to its directory of suppliers. The move allows domestic manufacturers to demonstrate their compliance with the BABA initiative, which requires federally funded infrastructure projects to source materials and products made in the

The rising trend of nearshoring, particularly between Mexico and the US, is putting strain on capacity and infrastructure in the supply chain. Mexico has surpassed China as the top source of US imports, driven by foreign investment and the relocation of companies. This increase in traffic is changing import flow

Origin migration poses a threat to the future of coffee producers unless action is taken. Many smallholder coffee farmers, like Olga Alvarado from Honduras, migrate to the United States in search of better opportunities due to low coffee prices. The situation is exacerbated by factors such as climate change, poverty,

Western countries are looking to reduce their reliance on China in the green energy supply chain, leading to potential opportunities for other Asian nations like India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan. Hiromichi Mizuno, founder of consulting firm Good Steward Partners, stated that China's dominance in clean energy production

Japan's minister of economy, trade and industry, Yasutoshi Nishimura, will visit Ottawa to sign a memorandum of cooperation on electric vehicle supply chains. The Canadian government aims to offer subsidies for new Japanese investments in the electric vehicle sector. The Japanese delegation will sign memoranda of understanding with

Modern web applications rely heavily on third-party components, making them vulnerable to supply chain attacks. These attacks target trusted components to infiltrate organizations and compromise their systems. The recent SolarWinds attack, attributed to a Russian state operation, highlights the scale and sophistication of such attacks. Standard security processes are not

Huawei Technologies has found ways around US export controls by shipping new Chinese-made chips for surveillance cameras, according to sources. The shipments, made by Huawei's HiSilicon chip design unit, began this year and are a sign that the Chinese tech giant is overcoming export restrictions. Huawei also recently

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has released a new strategy for combating illicit opioids. The strategy aims to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations and prevent the flow of dangerous substances like illicit fentanyl into the United States. HSI will leverage its expertise in investigating cross-border criminal activity and its access

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that it will no longer detain disposable gloves produced by Supermax Corporation Bhd. and its subsidiaries due to successful remediation of forced labor indicators in the company's supply chain. CBP had previously enforced a Withhold Release Order (WRO)

China's foreign ministry has expressed opposition to discriminatory practices by the United States against Chinese companies. This comes after the US commerce department raised concerns that an advanced phone chip made by Huawei could violate trade restrictions. Huawei recently started selling its Mate 60 Pro phone containing a

Natural disasters, such as floods and fires, have significant ripple effects on global supply chains. The 2011 earthquake in Japan disrupted automotive supply chains worldwide, while Hurricane Maria in 2017 caused shortages in hospital supplies in the US. A recent survey by Interos revealed that 96% of enterprises are unaware

The US Department of Defense (DoD) needs to be proactive in managing its industrial base and supply chain resiliency instead of reacting to challenges as they arise. Policies such as managing surge capacity, including resilience in contractor evaluation criteria, and incorporating the industrial base and surge in required wargames are

Almost half of C-suite executives and other executives expect an increase in cyber events targeting their organizations' supply chains, according to a Deloitte poll. Only 33.8% of respondents said their organizations experienced supply chain cybersecurity events in the past year. Building proactive capabilities to detect and mitigate cyber

DHL eCommerce has opened a new $74 million facility in the US as part of its five-year growth plan. The company has already built or relocated 11 warehouses and plans to complete seven more next year. The logistics provider has focused on expanding its e-commerce ambitions while other companies, like

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE is set to take place on September 26th and 27th at the Business Design Centre in London. The event will feature keynote speakers, workshops, and panels focused on driving conversations about innovation in procurement and supply chain. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from

Rising Pharmaceuticals has opened a new manufacturing facility in Decatur, Illinois to address pharmaceutical supply shortages in the US. The 230,000 sq ft facility will produce sterile products, including injectables and ophthalmic products. The move is expected to broaden Rising's product offering and support ongoing commercial success.

The US Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy have released an action plan for offshore wind transmission development in the US Atlantic Region. The plan aims to catalyze offshore wind energy, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and create jobs. It includes immediate actions to connect the first

Leidos has secured a $7.9bn contract with the US Army to use artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to overcome supply chain disruptions and rapidly procure IT hardware. The contract aims to provide operational visibility and flexibility to ensure readiness, availability, and performance, supporting the Army's Joint All Domain

The US Postal Service will not charge peak season surcharges this year as it progresses in its 10-year transformation plan to improve financial health and compete with other parcel carriers. FedEx and UPS will still implement surcharges, while Amazon's ground delivery service won't. The Postal Service

The US Embassy in Japan is offering support to Japanese fishermen in the wake of China's ban on seafood imports. To maintain trade, the US and Japan are looking to process seafood exports in Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan, all of which are registered with the US FDA. Previously,

The Institute for Supply Management is seeking nominations for its J. Shipman Gold Medal Award and ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars. Both awards recognize outstanding professionals in the supply chain management industry. The J. Shipman Gold Medal Award honors individuals whose efforts have advanced the field, while