The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act), signed into law on August 9, 2022, aims to power the engines of US innovation and global competitiveness through the construction of new microprocessor manufacturing and R&D facilities, expanding the nation's science and technology base, creating new regional high-tech hubs and a broader, more inclusive STEM workforce.
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Proprietary Chip Hunter US parts shortage database
Unique capability to identify hard-to-find semiconductors and alternatives for manufacturing clients, drawing on 100+ sourcing experts and local language research in 19+ global markets. Proprietary shortage database identifies top 250+ electronics parts (at part number-level) creating bottlenecks for American manufacturing companies today; shortage database can accelerate supply chain risk identification and investment strategy
Industry-leading semiconductor 2030 supply and demand model
Dynamic model forecasting global supply/demand through 2030; provides insights into shortages by region and by application, long-term capex trends, regional supply/demand imbalances, etc. Supply/demand model can be used to accelerate investment strategy definition by identifying domestic supply chain risks at specific nodes and for specific end applications (e.g., data storage, automotive)
The CHIPS and Science Act: Here’s what’s in it
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The act invests $280 billion to bolster US semiconductor capacity, catalyze R&D, and create regional high-tech hubs and a bigger, more inclusive STEM workforce.
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Rapid throughput improvement at mature semiconductor fabs
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Sustainability in semiconductor operations: Toward net-zero production
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As semiconductor companies ramp up production to meet surging demand, greenhouse-gas reduction deserves equal emphasis.
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Strategies to lead in the semiconductor world
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Semiconductor companies can take different paths to capture new opportunities as demand continues to outstrip supply.
“Every government in the world is talking about semiconductors, every company in the world that produces anything, is talking about semiconductors because we're short globally of capacity, and it makes it a really dynamic industry to be a part of.”
Bill Wiseman,
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Seattle.
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Delivering on the promise of federal infrastructure funds in states
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An equal focus on performance and organizational health can help large-scale government overhauls succeed.
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Accelerating data and analytics transformations in the public sector
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A data and analytics transformation is particularly hard for organizations in the public sector, given their scale and operating...
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How semiconductor makers can turn a talent challenge into a competitive advantage
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The call to rethink government customer experience
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The White House wants to make engaging with the government easier. How can agencies meet the challenge?
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Mission not meetings: How government leaders could avoid self-sabotage
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Government leaders get up in the morning for the mission, but they often spend their day working against the bureaucracy. This...
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Closing labor gaps to revitalize US infrastructure
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US construction projects are short-staffed today, and the problem is set to get worse. Here’s what the sector can do to...
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Charting new approaches to capital project delivery
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Welcome to the February 2022 edition of Voices on Infrastructure, which explores what it will take to successfully scale...
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Improving project development and delivery
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Welcome to the December edition of Voices on Infrastructure, tackling how we improve project development and delivery...
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Project delivery hubs: Analytics for better megaproject outcomes
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By providing tailored project-delivery intelligence to decision makers, an analytics hub can reduce risk and increase the odds...
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An ecosystem of partners: The foundation of capital project excellence
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To deliver large capital projects in heavy industry more efficiently, project owners can consider forming an ecosystem of partners...
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Senior PartnerWashington DC
Serves as a leader in the Financial Services Practice with a focus on banking, working with a range of financial institutions, public finance agencies, and professional services firms on strategy, operations, client experience, and digital and analytics transformations, among other issues
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Senior PartnerWashington DC
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PartnerWashington DC
Advises leaders of organizations that manage complex manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics operations