The US Department of Commerce has finalized guardrails to ensure manufacturing and technology investments under the CHIPS Act bolster technological and national security. The rule prohibits CHIPS funds recipients from expanding semiconductor manufacturing capacity in foreign countries of concern for ten years and restricts recipients from certain joint research or

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a pilot program called the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program) aimed at addressing workforce challenges faced by farmers and ranchers. The program will provide grants totaling up to $65 million to improve the resilience of the food and agricultural supply chain.

The United States and Korea are collaborating on advanced industry and technology cooperation. MOUs will be signed between Korean institutions and American institutions to push the technology frontier. The U.S.-Korea partnership is marked by economic ties, with Korea being the U.S.'s 6th largest trading partner

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced that the chipmaker is expanding its supply chains outside of the U.S. to mitigate risks stemming from geopolitical tensions. Gelsinger stated that Intel plans to establish supply chains in America, Europe, and Asia. This move aims to protect the company from uncertainties such as

A report from Cushman & Wakefield highlights challenges facing the resurgence of US manufacturing despite increased nearshoring and reshoring activities. Manufacturing vacancy currently accounts for 10.3% of available space, and tight leasing market conditions mean occupiers must secure facilities. The report also notes that US infrastructure needs to change

Nine East Coast states and four federal agencies have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration on offshore wind supply chain development. President Biden's agenda aims to grow the American offshore wind industry, creating jobs, powering homes with clean electricity, and reducing climate pollution. The administration is taking steps

Stacy Ettinger has been named the new senior vice president of supply chain and trade for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). With over three decades of legal experience, Ettinger will lead SEIA's efforts to expand and strengthen the solar and storage supply chain in the United States.

Taiwanese auto component maker, Hota Industrial, will invest $99 million to build its first plant outside of Asia in New Mexico. The move is in response to the regionalization of supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the US-China trade war. The proximity to North American customers and the

Amazon, headquartered in Seattle, is a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, streaming, and AI. Microsoft, based in Redmond, creates tech solutions for individuals, businesses, and communities. Apple, headquartered in Cupertino, became the first publicly traded US company to reach a $2 trillion market capitalization. IBM, based in Armonk, offers

Epazz, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, ZenaDrone, Inc., has signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwanese defense contractor Thunder Tiger Corp. The collaboration aims to sell ZenaDrone 1000 to the Taiwan government, leveraging Thunder Tiger's existing contracts. Epazz and ZenaDrone have also formed partnerships and established supply

Eco-centric food and beverage ingredient R&D is advancing alongside tech developments in sourcing, production, and monitoring. Regulatory changes, particularly in Europe, are driving the implementation of these advancements. The EU's regulation on deforestation-free products requires operators and traders to prove that their products do not contribute

Marathon runners often break down the race into short goals, and the same strategy can be applied to achieving success in Scope 3 emissions reduction. The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has achieved success with over 95 percent of SBTi-validated targets including Scope 3 emissions. However, companies face challenges such

Exiger has launched 1Exiger, a supply chain platform that integrates their suite of AI solutions. The platform aims to provide real-time insights for confident and auditable decision-making in supply chain management. According to CEO Brandon Daniels, the platform automates decision flows and ensures users don't miss any risks.

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