The search for new design and fabrication strategies to make flexible Li-ion batteries (FLIBs) for wearable devices has been ongoing for years. It has led to innovations in electrode design and options in compatible electrolytes. Breakthroughs notwithstanding, this category remains at an early stage of development but will continue to flourish as development and adoption […]
Friday links: supply chain tech, smart rings, genderfluid fashion, omnichannel retail (2 July 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. The Future Of Supply Chain Tech: Drivers, Trends And Opportunities “It’s important to note that the supply chain issues experienced last year were not solely caused by consumer behavior changes during lockdown,” Jess Schram writes for Forbes. “In fact, 40 percent of executives believe their exposure to supply chain […]
Friday links: electronics sourcing trends, influencer collabs, Auckland (11 June 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. 2021 Trends in the Electronics Industry A round-up of the latest trends in the electronics industry that will have the most impact on our current way of living and consumer demand. Samsung develops skin-wearable ‘stretchable OLED’ display A window into one’s heart? Samsung Electronics’ stretchable […]
Friday links (19 Feb 2021)
A selection of interesting and informative sourcing-relevant links as the weekend approaches.
Friday links (5 Feb 2021)
A little light weekend reading, links contributed by the Global Sources analyst team. China-Vietnam sourcing shift enters phase two, bringing more box congestion When people talk about going ‘China +1’ or moving production out of China, it’s important to be aware that many places aren’t yet ready to take over China’s role completely. […]