A new chip startup backed by Peter Thiel and In-Q-Tel is attempting to vertically integrate semiconductor manufacturing. Substrate’s ambitious plan faces skepticism from industry experts who question whether this approach is sustainable in today’s complex chip ecosystem.
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership has launched a major funding initiative offering £300,000 to £25m per project to boost UK offshore wind manufacturing. This strategic move aims to triple manufacturing capacity and create 10,000 new supply chain jobs by 2035.
Mining executives report unprecedented interest from Middle Eastern investors in rare earths projects. This strategic pivot could transform global supply chains for critical minerals essential to the energy transition.
The AI revolution is creating a two-tier business landscape where major corporations achieve unprecedented productivity gains while small businesses get left behind. This technological divide threatens to reshape competitive dynamics across industries.
Levi Strauss & Co. is overhauling its water strategy after falling short of ambitious 2025 targets. The apparel giant’s revised approach reveals broader industry challenges in achieving meaningful environmental progress.
Australian critical minerals companies are experiencing a dramatic reversal of fortunes as geopolitical tensions drive massive US investment. The $2.2 billion initiative aims to establish alternative supply chains for rare earths and strategic minerals essential for technology and defense industries.
Australia’s critical minerals sector is witnessing unprecedented investment activity as the United States accelerates efforts to counter China’s dominance in rare earths and strategic minerals, according to industry reports. The recent US-Australia agreement, reportedly involving over $2.2 billion in loan commitments from the US Export-Import Bank, has transformed the prospects of previously overlooked mining companies.
Major automakers including Volvo and Volkswagen are warning of potential temporary plant shutdowns in Europe due to supply chain disruptions from the Nexperia control battle. The standoff between Chinese and Dutch management has created uncertainty for critical automotive chip supplies, with industry leaders calling for diplomatic solutions.
European automotive manufacturers are facing potential factory shutdowns as a supply chain dispute over chipmaker Nexperia escalates between China and the Netherlands, according to industry reports. Volvo Cars and Volkswagen have both indicated that temporary plant closures could occur if the situation isn’t resolved promptly.
The True Cost of Digital Disruption When Jaguar Land Rover’s systems went dark in August 2025, few could have predicted…
European businesses are moving beyond partial zero trust implementations to address security gaps in operational technology and IoT devices. The comprehensive approach aims to counter AI-powered threats and expanding attack surfaces. Analysts suggest this shift is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance and global competitiveness.
European organizations are increasingly adopting comprehensive zero trust security frameworks to address evolving cyber threats across their expanding digital ecosystems, according to recent cybersecurity analysis. While many companies have implemented basic zero trust principles, sources indicate that partial deployments leave significant vulnerabilities in overlooked areas including operational technology, IoT devices, and supply chain connections.
The End of Efficiency-First Supply Chains For decades, supply chain excellence was measured by efficiency metrics: cost per unit, just-in-time…
