Supply Chain Research

Supply Chain Edge: Tracking chips, cutting costs, container caution

November 1, 2024

– In new research this week, we look at two major supply chain visibility challenges for technology supply chains. First, Turkey has tightened up the export rules for Common High Priority Item exports to Russia, while India’s exports have grown — we identify other export flows. Second, Taiwan ... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Olympian sourcing, Mexican metals, expensive memories

July 26, 2024

– The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games present an opportunity to revive the declining sports equipment and apparel supply chains, which saw US imports drop from US$20.97 billion in 2021 to US$14.85 billion in 2023.
– Elsewhere in consumer goods, there are protests in Bangladesh an... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Three speed semiconductors, auto tariffs bite, hurricane hazards hit

July 12, 2024

– The semiconductor sector is seeing varied recovery rates, with AI applications and Nvidia driving growth, but supply chain challenges persist with sector revenue growth expected to fall to 24% in Q1 2024 from 44% in the same period the prior year. Consumer devices have mixed prospects, with ... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Aluminum sanctioned, Aries seized, Apple spreads

April 19, 2024

• The UK and US have applied new rules to limit Russia’s earnings from aluminum, copper and nickel, but the main result may just be shifting trade flows. The Biden administration is also launching a new range of aluminum and steel tariffs. Indonesia’s nickel policies may have claimed another v... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Trump’s car directions, AIS off, AI memory on

March 22, 2024

• Automotive supply chains are among the most complex, from both operational and regulatory perspectives. In new research this week, we look at the US presidential candidates’ policies on automotive tariffs and find that mainland China is an integral part of Mexico’s vehicle supply chains. Mea... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Red Sea inventory fallout, smart strikes, fab spending

March 15, 2024

• In new research reports this week, we dig into the evidence for continued inventory destocking despite Red Sea disruptions, the impact of strikes in Finland and new investments in India’s semiconductor supply chain.
• Elsewhere in industrials, we also dig into the EU’s watering-down of... Read more →

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Supply Chain Edge: Beyond AI, refrigerator reflation, limited Red Sea scope

March 1, 2024

• In new research, we take a deep dive into the semiconductor sector and find that the excitement around AI is hiding a sluggish recovery in consumer, mobility and industrial activity. The sector will remain at the nexus of industrial and national security policies. Elsewhere in technology, we... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Red Sea meets Black Friday, cars impounded, PlayStation cut

February 16, 2024

• In new research this week, we take a deep dive into the impact of Red Sea shipping disruptions on the apparel industry. Should delays last until later in the year, the peak shipping season could be affected, while most firms for now see higher costs as a bigger challenge than delays. Elsewhe... Read more →

Supply Chain Edge: Shipping rates reverse, AI saves the day

February 2, 2024

• Logistics networks are continuing to adapt in the face of ongoing disruptions to shipping through the Red Sea, including reduced services for Indian exporters, a shift in timing of expected deliveries and container rates that are in decline. Consumer goods firms across apparel and home appli... Read more →

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Supply Chain Edge: Stormy 2024, Red Sea security, tariff reviews ahead

December 22, 2023

• In new research this week, we look ahead to the prospects for supply chains in 2024. Physical operations are the biggest challenge in the first part of the year, while politics will inject a new round of uncertainty into supply chain planning later in 2024. Investments in resilience appear l... Read more →

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