NEWS + INSIGHTS

Understand the key events leading to the global microchip shortage, its impact on the semiconductor supply chain, and what industries are doing to cope.

Is the world actually running out of everything? From workforce shortages, the deterioration and struggle to allocate raw materials, major backups at trade ports and an imbalance in supply to meet demand, it’s hard to predict what the future holds for many industries.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive has recognized Michi Sham, Director of Sales, China at Fusion Worldwide, as a top female professional in the supply chain industry through its grant of the Women in Supply Chain Award.

Manufacturers are facing another conundrum as China enforces power cuts that will mandate factories to limit operation or halt production entirely.

The blackout will likely exacerbate the already-strained global semiconductor supply chain, which is experiencing a significant imbalance as demand grossly outweighs supply scalability.

Manufacturers in various industries can’t seem to catch a break these days as shortages have become a common theme in the supply chain.

Fusion Worldwide celebrates 20 years in business! Check out our video on how we have gotten to where we are today.

As companies and manufacturers look ahead to 2022, the market behavior and events that have disrupted the supply chain in recent months indicate a rocky road ahead.

This quarter’s employee spotlight recognizes the hard work and dedication exemplified by Sally Chen, a sales account manager working out of Fusion Worldwide’s newly opened Shenzhen office.

Looking forward, the chaotic market and disrupted supply chains across various industries are not likely to subside in Q3.