Samsung Vietnam smartphone factory expected to shut down for 15 days

South Korean media ET News reported that Samsung is expected to suspend operations at its Vietnam factory, which is manufacturing Galaxy series smartphones, for about 15 days. Regarding the reason for the suspension of operations, ET News reports that the slump in sales of the Galaxy series smartphones is affecting it. Is the reason for […]

Mexico’s economy grew 5% in October; now nearly back to pre-COVID levels

SOURCE: Mexico News Daily Mexico’s economy was 5% larger in October compared to the same month of 2021, but month-over-month growth was just 0.1%, according to preliminary statistics published Friday. The annual growth was the best in 15 months but the month-over-month result was the worst in four months. INEGI, the national statistics agency, reported […]

Movie Monday: THE Supply Chain Intelligence PODCAST, with IPC’s Shawn DuBravac

Welcome to THE Supply Chain Intelligence PODCAST, co-hosted by Philip Spagnoli Stoten and Daniel Schoenfelder exploring the latest Spectra Electronic Design to Delivery Index (EDDI) report with an expert from the industry. In this episode IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac shares his own insight and research with Phil and Dan. With supply chain balance likely […]