Category Management

CHIPS Act 2022: Reshaping the Semiconductor and AI Landscape – A Market Capacity Analysis
The CHIPS Act (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) is a landmark U.S. federal law designed to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, research, and supply chain security, primarily in

Forging the Silk Road to the Americas – China’s Logistics Gateway in Peru
1. Introduction 2. Project Details 3. Objectives 4. Key Features of the Hub 5. Strategic Importance 6. Challenges and Considerations 7. Timeline 8. Current Situation

Redistribution of the Global Economy: Impact of Tariffs and New Trade Agreements
1. Introduction – Overview of recent global economic shifts – The impact of tariffs and trade agreements on global commerce – Key drivers of change:

Global Rare Earth Reserves and Production: Distribution, Challenges, and Geopolitical Implications
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 metals essential for various high-tech applications, including electronics, renewable energy, and defense systems. Despite their relative

Global Bauxite and Aluminum Industry: Production, Trade, and Market Trends
The main producers of bauxite (the primary ore for aluminium production) and aluminium (the refined metal) are concentrated in specific countries due to natural reserves, industrial capacity, and energy

The “Make or Buy” decision explained
Definition of “Make or Buy” Decision A “Make or Buy” decision refers to the strategic choice an organization faces regarding whether to produce a product

Copper Price Evolution linked to the Global Green Revolution
Linking the evolution of copper prices to the Global Green Revolution involves understanding the strategic interplay between copper demand, supply dynamics, and the green transition

What are the benefits of Qualified supplier audits?
Any company involved in the management of third parties for the provision of goods and services, should certainly consider to evaluate, qualify and follow up

Redesign to Cost (RTC) when product performance matters !
Redesign to cost (RTC) is a systematic approach to product design that involves optimizing the design to achieve the desired functionality at the lowest possible