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China is set to ease restrictions on the export of automotive computer chips that are vital to global car production, following a new trade and economic agreement reached with the United States. The White House confirms the development after President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping met in South Korea this week. According to the
Exiger, a company specialising in AI-driven supply chain management, has secured a multi-million-dollar contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enhance the detection of illicit transshipment across global supply chains. Illicit transshipment – the manipulation of supply chains to conceal a product’s actual country of origin – is often used to circumvent tariffs,
The long-anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, has sparked cautious optimism across global markets. Both leaders described the encounter as ‘constructive’ and ‘historic’, though much of the market reaction points to a tactical pause rather than a structural reset in the world’s most powerful economic
Luminovo announced the launch of ‘A New Era of Electronics Supply Chain’, a major product evolution designed to move procurement teams from firefighting to foresight. Answering the industry’s shift from an operational to a strategic function, the new AI-powered tools unify collaboration across OEMs, EMS providers, and part suppliers to deliver decision-ready insights. The launch
Rutronik is in the finals for the Supply Chain Management Award 2025 alongside the three companies Audi, Dr. Oetker, and Schaeffler. Rutronik has been nominated due to its holistic approach to supply chain management with interfaces between suppliers and manufacturers, integrating AI and EDI to automate its processes. The Supply Chain Management Award is presented
In aerospace and defence, where programmes can span decades, secure and traceable supply chains are vital in ensuring successful programmes are delivered on time and within budget. From managing obsolescence and regulatory risk to mitigating geopolitical disruption, early procurement decisions can determine long-term success. This article explores the key risks and how to address them
According to a Bloomberg report, China has introduced new port fees on US‑owned and US‑built vessels, alongside an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm, amid escalating tensions ahead of a planned meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Beijing’s Transport Ministry announced the fees will take effect on 14th October, coinciding with Washington’s plan to impose
ByteSnap Design has announced the launch of Obsolescence Management as a Service (OMaaS), a monthly subscription service providing continuous component lifecycle monitoring and strategic BOM [Bill of Materials] health management for manufacturing companies. The service will be highlighted at next week’s EDS on stand H52. Unlike traditional reactive approaches to obsolescence, where manufacturers scramble to
Chip shortages, sudden export bans, and a stubborn rise in counterfeit parts have made ‘business as usual’ a dangerous fantasy for electronics buyers. Yet, as the Adesio whitepaper ‘Future of Procurement’ reminds us, most firms still steer multi-million euro spend through siloed ERPs, batch spreadsheets, and late-night firefighting. The emerging alternative is an APInative backbone
UK and European customers using supply chains that rely solely on overseas warehousing should be very wary of significant challenges, warns Anglia Components. Shipping parts around the world always increases carbon footprint. Anglia ships from its UK distribution centre in Wisbech, enabling fast delivery to customers across the UK and continental Europe. This localised distribution approach