The CHIPS Act bets billions on chip manufacturing, but will it work?
The CHIPS Act, passed by the Senate with a 64-33 vote last week, promises $52 billion to boost American semiconductor manufacturing on its own soil.
CHIPS and Science Act passes the Senate, pushing for semiconductor solutions
The Senate passed the CHIPS and Science Act this past Wednesday, gaining approval from industry groups lobbying for solutions to the semiconductor shortage.
Tariffs on baby formula suspended after 5 month shortage
Five months after the beginning of a shortage that has had parents of infants across America scrambling for baby formula, President Joe Biden signed legislation to suspend tariffs on imported baby formula.
Training schools are opening up to fill the technician labor shortage
The technician shortage has repair shops and fleets desperately looking for talent.
Lack of smartphone demand leads to oversupply of semiconductor chips
The market’s demand for smartphones was fallen slightly to the wayside, and the semiconductor suppliers that have been voicing fears of a shortage now have an oversupply of chips.
Car safety features are being quietly removed from new models amid semiconductor shortage
From blind spot monitors to proximity alerts, some safety features are being axed from new models of vehicles due to the semiconductor shortage.
U.S. and China battle for global battery metal dominance
The United States is toe-to-toe with China over battery metals, countering the latter’s dominance in the industry.
FDA accepts responsibility for the baby formula shortage
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted responsibility for the recent baby formula shortage that had parents across the U.S. entering desperation mode.
Global food shortages are the results of multiple supply chain failures
A global supply chain crisis is shaking an industry none of us can survive without: food.
Supply and demand spurn a Mexican beer shortage
During the pandemic, sales of Mexican beer plummeted - but have surged to new heights in the following years, creating a whiplash effect.
Tesla deliveries slow to a crawl after Shanghai plant’s shutdown
Tesla vehicle deliveries slow to a crawl after months of supply chain disruptions affecting manufacturing in China.
Almonds bound for EU & Asia are trapped at West Coast ports
Almonds straight from California are now stranded at European, Chinese, and Indian ports - a billion pounds worth.
La-Z-Boy announces big changes to supply chain strategy after to months-long backlogs
The move comes as customized La-Z-Boy products that once took 4-6 weeks to deliver were now taking up to 7 months.
Ukraine’s wheat harvest will struggle this July
July is the prime time of year to begin harvesting wheat, but the strained wheat market is tired.
Will supply chain issues affect Independence Day fireworks celebrations?
The Fourth of July is the largest day of the year for the firework industry, but shipping issues have created a shortage of fireworks for the celebratory activities.
The railroads are depending on the ports to ease congestion
Southern California has been battling supply chain issues at the ports for months, now leaving suppliers in a tight position while they wait record times for their products to arrive at their doorsteps.
As the demand for parts grows, dealers should capitalize
The parts business is booming - but what can be done to capitalize on that?
BNSF limiting westbound shipments of food & diesel
The embargo will not include essential items such as water treatment chemicals and military equipment, but will greatly hinder shipments until July 31 to BNSf networks west of Illinois.
Contraceptive pills are being rationed at drugstores in light of Roe v Wade ruling reversal
Drugstores like Rite Aid and CVS are stockpiling contraceptive pills as demand rises overnight.
Electric vehicle batteries’ raw materials are now double the 2019 price
Raw materials required to build electric vehicles have doubled in cost over the past few years.