COVID-19 Impact Updates | Event | Supply Chain
Chinese Industrial Hub Shutdown due to COVID-19 Concerns
February 24, 2022 – In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, a strict lockdown has been imposed in the Chinese city of Suzhou. Suzhou is a technological hub and key manufacturing location for semiconductors. Home to manufacturing facilities for several global firms including Samsung, Bosch, Eli…
Canadian Trucker’s Protest Bottlenecks Cross Border Trade
February 19, 2022 – Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 mandates blockaded and forced a shutdown of multiple border crossings across the US-Canada Border. Most notably, the Ambassador Bridge which is a critical supply route between Windsor, Canada, and the United States have been impacted. This bridge…
Ukraine-Russia Conflict Impact Summary
February 7, 2022 – Tensions between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) continue to rise as a result of the imminent threat of invasion by Russian troops on the border of Ukraine ensue. In December 2021, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a…
Severe Floods Impact Malaysian Manufacturing
Heavy rains have swept across much of Malaysia causing severe flash floods and displacing thousands. With more than 30 districts across the country being impacted by the flooding, the Malaysian Disaster Management Agency has reported the displacement of over 100,000 people. Malaysia is considered a…
Super Typhoon Rai Devastates Philippines
Beginning on December 12th, Typhoon Rai swept through the Philippines leaving mass destruction and a death toll of over 400 in its wake. Typhoon Rai, otherwise known as Typhoon Odette, is a Category 5 super typhoon and the strongest storm since 2013 to make landfall….
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Tracking U.S. Tornadoes’ Effect on Supply Chain
Tornadoes swept across the Midwest US this week, causing fatalities and massive destruction on key manufacturing hubs, including General Motors, Amazon, Toyota, and FedEx. The death toll rose to 74 in Kentucky this week, following a series of fatal tornadoes that hit multiple US states…
China’s Energy Crisis Threatens Global Supply Chain
Widespread power shortages have caused China’s economy to hit its lowest point of growth in the third quarter of this year. Shortages of coal, skyrocketing electricity prices, and increased demand for industrial goods have caused the Chinese government to ration electricity use in at least…
Join Peer to Peer Dialogue on December 15: Thriving In A Time of Chaos
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SiliconExpert Innovation Demos @ DMSMS 2019
Join Us for a SiliconExpert Innovation Demo Session at DMSMS 2019 and Earn a $10 Cash Card SiliconExpert is excited to be a sponsor, exhibitor, and presenter at this year’s DMSMS 2019 in Phoenix, AZ, December 2-5, 2019. On Tuesday and Wednesday (December 3 and 4),…
Staying Informed and Proactive
Staying Informed and Proactive on Today’s Electronic Industry Key Insights to Drive Awareness and Education to Our Valued Customers SiliconExpert prides itself on being a trusted advisor to our customers. A key component of that relationship is staying on top of market movement and industry-relevant…