Supply chain
SEMI: EU export controls on China could harm European chip industry
SEMI has criticised the European Commission’s strategy to impose export controls on China, as doing so could backfire on EU…
Memory chip revenue down 10% globally as semiconductor market slows
Revenue from the sale of memory chips was down 10% globally in 2022 over the year before, according to a…
UK and Japan collaborate on tech supply chain resilience
The UK government has unveiled a new digital partnership with Japan designed to improve collaboration between the two countries on…
The tech supply chain is making slow progress on forced labour
Earlier this week, it was reported that Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet have bought gold from an Italian refiner accused…
New UK body to monitor supply of ‘critical minerals’, including key ICT materials
The UK government has launched a new body to monitor the global supply of ‘critical minerals’ that are needed for…
How battery passports could bring transparency to the EV supply chain
The future is filled with electric vehicles, according to the latest projections. The IEA predicts that 300 million EVs will…
Turbulence ahead: Soaring UK inflation hits IT industry spending
Rocketing inflation in the UK is creating a worrying environment for investors and executives in the tech industry. This week…
Global crises set to slow IT hardware spending
Inflation, supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine will slow IT hardware spending this year, analysts have predicted. But…
Will technology avert the next global supply chain crisis?
If you want to build a house, you’ll need a truss plate. Looking like the combination of a steampunk spider’s…
The future of the UK economy depends on supply chain innovation
From EU vaccine procurement delays to semiconductor shortages and factory shutdowns, the past eighteen months have sent shockwaves through global…