Global Supply Chain

Chinese industrial robots now reach 148 countries as factory task complexity rises

Chinese-manufactured robots are handling complex factory tasks and shipping to 148 countries, raising urgent questions for global procurement and ops teams.

Chinese-made robots are reaching 148 countries as factory task complexity rises

Chinese industrial robots now operate in 148 countries, signaling a major shift in global automation supply chains that procurement and ops teams must evaluate.

Pandemic Accelerated Demand for Semiconductor Chips, Says Intel VP

The global chip supply chain is in crisis mode after a mass shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch or read below as Gregory Bryant, Intel executive VP of client computing, talks about the demand for semiconductor chips.   — Host: Let’s talk first, Greg, about the demand, is this just a snap back from covid,…

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on Foundry Business, Global Chip Shortage

Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger discussed the company’s ambitions to create a new foundry business, and saying he sees the global chip shortage lasting “a couple more years.” Gelsinger spoke with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang about why change is something that’s fundamental to Intel’s business. — Gelsinger: I’m committed to the best products in…

Clothing Retailers Fighting a Tremendous Supply and Demand Imbalance

Worldwide, unsold clothing stockpiles are skyrocketing. In fact, McKinsey estimates that the worldwide supply of unsold clothing is valued at anywhere from $168-$192 billion, a staggering figure that’s around double the normal levels. This backlog was largely spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, adding to the variety of stressors retailers are already trying to navigate as…