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Honda Motor has confirmed it will be halting production at three of its China car plants by a further two weeks due to ongoing supply constraints. The factories, operated with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), were planned to restart on 5th January but will now resume on 19th January, according to Honda. The company said the
P3: Reducing waste, EoL, and conclusion In April 2025, a national survey commissioned by UNA Watch found that people would rather replace their technology than repair it. And, to be honest, repairability is not always easy, quick, or cheap. In this regard, I think it is fair to say that consumer electronics are one of the
Imagine this: you’ve just received a new order for your flagship product – the cornerstone of your business. It’s popular, profitable, and in high demand. You’re ready to move full steam ahead, confident that everything is in place for production to begin. Then the phone rings. A key supplier informs you that a critical component
In today’s volatile supply chain landscape, the role of a trusted distributor has never been more critical. The second half of 2025 brings a complex mix of geopolitical and economic pressures. New regulatory requirements are reshaping manufacturing practices, while demand for AI, IoT, 5G, and EV components continues to surge. In this environment, distributors must
How procurement teams can keep the focus on innovation, not redesign. When a critical part winds up on a component manufacturer’s end-of-life (EoL) notification list, it sets off a scramble to locate quantities in the market already, identify and test alternatives, or kick off a redesign. None of these are ideal. The time, expense, and
As global supply chains recalibrate from a period of over-ordering and volatility, procurement leaders are facing the challenge of surplus electronic components. Inventory that once symbolised preparedness during the shortage era has become a hidden drag on balance sheets, warehouse efficiency, and sustainability goals. In today’s market – defined by geopolitical tension, technology shifts, and
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and rising protectionist policies, US manufacturers are making bold moves to regain control of their supply chains. Reshoring is no longer just a strategic option – it’s a necessity that will serve as the foundation of a new industrial economy. According to Morgan Stanley, this shift could inject up to $10
While defence programmes endure for decades, the electronic components at their core can become obsolete in a much shorter period of time. This mismatch creates mounting pressure for procurement teams who must balance immediate cost constraints against long-term operational demands. When critical components reach end-of-life mid-programme, the fallout affects budgets, schedules, and mission readiness. When
Product lifecycles often extend far beyond the active availability of semiconductor components, making lifecycle status a crucial factor at any phase of the new product introduction (NPI) process. Now imagine the consequences if one or several critical components within a product design were to reach end-of-life (EoL) before the product itself achieves maturity. In such
According to the World Economic Report on Cybersecurity Risks of 2025, of large organisations, 54% identified supply chain challenges as the biggest barrier to achieving cyber resilience. The increasing complexity of supply chains, coupled with a lack of visibility and oversight into the security levels of suppliers, has emerged as the leading cybersecurity risk for