International conflict China reaffirms threat to annex Taiwan August 10, 2022 China's actions have disrupted flights and shipping in a region crucial to global supply chains, prompting strong condemnation from the U.S., Japan and others
Automotive Disruptions to EV battery materials may extend oil demand March 16, 2022 The global energy transition will be bumpy to say the least with the Russian invasion of Ukraine adding additional roadblocks as well as incentives.
Business Operations Supply chain woes reflected in corporate results March 4, 2022 SNC Lavalin, Martinea International reporting losses as a result of Covid and materials shortages
Automation Chip shortage could shut down factories January 27, 2022 Semiconductors are down to less than five days of inventory
Covid-19 Intel building two new U.S. chip factories September 28, 2021 When fully operational in 2024, the new plants will manufacture Intel’s most advanced process technologies
Business Operations Canadian tech companies suffering from pandemic supply chain woes August 31, 2021 From raw materials shortages to soaring shipping costs, tech companies struggling
Covid-19 When inventory is allocated by company size May 27, 2021 Small businesses squeezed by chip shortage, worry tech giants will be supplied first
