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This article originally appeared in the September issue of Procurement Pro. “It’s like a flywheel, once it gets going it just gains momentum,” says Andrea Barrett, Vice President of Social Responsibility and Sustainability at RS Group, and she is describing the company’s impressive progress towards its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The company embarked
In a world increasingly dependent on semiconductor technology, from the smartphones in our pockets to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, the demand for innovation in semiconductor manufacturing is higher than ever. At the forefront of this shift is Professor David J. Lewis, Chair of Materials Chemistry at the University of Manchester, who
By Kevin O’Marah, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer, Zero100 While much of the media focuses on the more melodramatic aspects of the US presidential election campaign, supply chain planners already know that ripples will be felt across procurement from November 6, no matter which candidate wins. With many of the decisive swing states still too
By Dr Shababa Selim, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Two years after signing the US Chips Act into law for onshore chip manufacturing, over $30 billion of the total $39 billion in direct incentives have been awarded to date. With the remainder set for allocation by the end of the year, the US Chips Act is
Two years ago, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS) into law, marking a significant step toward revitalising the United States’ semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. This legislation aimed to restore the nation’s leadership in the semiconductor industry, fortify global supply chains, and enhance both national and economic security. Although America once produced nearly 40%
As AI cements its place at the forefront of the new ‘industrial revolution’ and drives growth for nations across the world, a new form of geopolitical contestation is emerging – the battle over AI compute infrastructure. A recent study by Vili Lehdonvirta, BóxÄ« Wú, and Zoe Hawkins from the Oxford Internet Institute, Aalto University, and
Waldom Electronics presents the latest instalment of its Executive Series, featuring an engaging interview with Ken Bellero, President of Schaffner. With a career spanning over 24 years at Schaffner, including 13 years as President, Ken Bellero shares his deep insights and experiences on the industry’s evolution and Schaffner’s role in it. In this interview, Bellero
Across the globe, a race is on to construct new advanced fabs (semiconductor fabrication plants), so where are these cutting-edge facilities being built exactly? The fab landscape Owing in large part to the current tense nature of the geopolitical landscape, countries across the globe have been pushing increasingly to build more semiconductor fabrication facilities, especially
In a call with analysts following Texas Instruments Q2 results release, President and CEO Haviv Ilan discussed TI’s capacity investments and the importance of geopolitically dependable capacity. “We and our customers remain pleased with our progress of the expansion of our 300mm manufacturing capacity. These investments reflect our confidence in the opportunity ahead, which remains
Future Electronics announces a new series of articles dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in in-cabin monitoring technologies. Authored by Future Electronics’ seasoned engineers and industry experts, the articles deliver high-quality, reliable, and actionable information. They aim to assist engineers, designers, and decision-makers in staying abreast of emerging trends and advancements in in-cabin monitoring, enabling the