Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on Supply Chain
On June 21st, 2022, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act went into effect. This law will ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of the People’s Republic of China do not enter the United States market. This affects…
Regulation and Compliance updates
EU Proposes Two New Substances to RoHS
June 27, 2022 – In May of 2022, following technical assessments, the European Commission proposed adding two substances, tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) to the EU RoHS Annex II (Restriction of Hazardous Substances). EU RoHS 2 now includes a total of 10 restricted…
COVID-19 Impact Updates | Industry News | Supply Chain
Shanghai Business Returns after Two Months of COVID Lockdown
June 25, 2022 – June 1st, 2022, Shanghai ended two months of total COVID-19 lockdown. Shops have reopened and people are allowed back into offices, parks and public areas. Over 25 million residents are now free to resume life and work operations as before. Foreign…
COVID-19 Impact Updates | Industry News | Supply Chain
ELM Electronics, OBD-II Chip Maker, Shuts Doors
June 24, 2022 – After more than 24 years of business, ELM Electronics is set to close its doors on June 30, 2022. ELM Electronics has been a part of the electronics and integrated circuits industry since its founding in 1998. They manufacture a wide…
Supply Chain | Ukraine/Russia Conflict
Ukraine Pauses All Exports of Gas & Coal
June 23, 2022 – Ukraine has announced a suspension of all exports of natural gas, coal and oil as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement released by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, the suspension of these commodities come in anticipation of a…
Russia Bans Export of Neon Gas – Essential Element in Electronics Chip Manufacturing
In the ongoing retaliatory back-and-forth between Russia and the rest of the world on trade, Russia has issued the latest offensive by banning inert noble gases like helium and neon from being exported. Russia and Ukraine Own 80% of Global Neon Supply Russia and Ukraine…
Event | Industry News | Supply Chain | Ukraine/Russia Conflict
Live Updates: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
How the War in Ukraine is Impacting Global Supply Chain Shortages A complete coverage of the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the global electronics manufacturing and distribution market. Subscribe Now June 23, 2022 Ukraine Pauses All Exports of Gas & Coal Ukraine has…
Best Practices | Industry News
The Current & Future State of Global Supply Chain
Know the Impacts, Act on The Insights Global markets are still reeling from the downstream effects of multiple heavy-hitting global crises. From hurricanes and tsunamis to geopolitical conflicts and labor shortages, there is no shortage of supply chain predicaments. These events cause postponed deliveries, shut-down…
Best Practices | Thought Leadership
You Don’t Have to Be a Data Scientist for Data Driven Business Planning
The Right Insights & Custom Training at Your Fingertips When driving business decisions, it is important to use real data and not resort to a guessing game. Given today’s market volatility, false predictions can put you and your company at serious risk. Correct data, analytics,…
Regulation and Compliance updates
Four Phthalates Added as Restricted Substances to Chinese RoHS
June 20, 2022 – The Chinese Ministry of Industry & Information Technology (MIIT) has announced the plan to add four new phthalates to China’s RoHS legislation. On March 14, 2022, the Electrical and Electronic Product Pollution Control Standardization Group of China’s Ministry of Industry and…