Plastic plays a key role in the production of electronic devices and equipment. As it does not conduct electricity, it is the safe material to use for insulation, housings, circuit boards and PCB hardware. Yet, certain advancements in technology have imbued plastic with electrical properties, extending its application to shielding electronic components. This versatility, in […]
FREE e-book: The Impact of COVID-19 on the World’s Logistics
The logistics sector plays an integral role in facilitating trade and commerce and helping businesses get their products to customers – and the ongoing pandemic has put an unprecedented strain on the industry. Mandated lockdowns and travel restrictions across the globe had disrupted activities at both manufacturing facilities and logistics operations. In the wake of […]
Friday links: new iPhone, better supply chains, Nintendo Switch gets Bluetooth (17 Sep 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. Can We Evolve from the Chip Shortage to Better Supply Chains and Consumption Habits? Supply and demand issues are nothing new and happen now and then across all industries. With the global chip shortage dragging on and consumer demand for electronic devices outpacing supply, embracing circular […]
Portable generators in great demand
Power lines in residential and commercial areas are prone to suffering damage due to strong winds, heavy rains and lightning, which are common in areas with typhoon and hurricane seasons. While larger businesses such as grocery stores and pharmacies are often equipped with commercial standby generators ready to supply power during the resulting outages, smaller […]
Friday links: US solar targets, Intel in EU, Asian sourcing (10 Sep 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. White House outlines plan for solar to make up almost half of US electricity by 2050 The White House plans to shift US energy reliance from fossil fuels to solar power. Due extreme weather events like Hurricane Ida cutting power to millions of people, the use […]
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