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Kohl’s says its chief technology and supply chain officer is leaving

People walk near a Kohl's department store entranceway on June 07, 2022 in Doral, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesKohl's said its chief technology and supply chain officer, Paul Gaffney, is set to depart the retailer on Aug. 1, according to a securities filing.Kohl's said that Siobhan Mc Feeney, who has been with Kohl's since January 2020 and most recently served as executive vice president of the retailer's technology division, is set to step into the chief technology role, effective immediately.The current executive…

Apple’s iPhone 14 Max is Facing Supply Chain Woes

The iPhone 14 strategy sounds like it’ll be similar to the iPhone 13, pictured here, with a model for every user. Photo: Caitlin McGarry / GizmodoWe’ve all been thinking about it: with all these new devices and gadgets on the horizon, will the supply chain be able to keep up with demand? According to some analysts, the forecast may be grim. The next iPhone might not even escape the scarcity of materials, with production for the speculated but unconfirmed iPhone 14 Max model now rumored to be behind schedule.Apple’s next

iPhone 14 Max Facing Delay Due to Production, Supply Chain Issues: Report

iPhone 14 Max may get delayed due to behind-schedule production and supply chain issues, as per a report. This model in the iPhone 14 series is said to sport a 6.7-inch — a first for a non-pro model — but it is said to not come with ProMotion, Apple's adaptive refresh rate technology. In May, it was reported that the iPhone 14 Max production was delayed by three weeks due to COVID-19 lockdown, however, another tipster claimed that the situation was under control.9to5mac cited DSCC analyst Ross Young as saying that the…

Intel Navigates Supply Chain Constraints to Hit Record Sales in 2021

Intel on Wednesday said 2021 was a record year for sales at the chip maker as it navigated unprecedented demand and supply chain constraints.The US-based firm also saw costs rise and margins shrink as it shifted to a more sophisticated line of semi-conductors, analysts noted."The fourth quarter represented a great finish to a great year," said Intel chief executive Pat Gelsinger.Intel revenue for last year tallied $79 billion (roughly Rs. 5,93,445 crore), some $20.5 billion (roughly Rs. 1,54,000 crore) of which it took in…

Mi, Redmi TVs See Price Hike in India Starting Today Due to Supply Chain Shortages

Mi and Redmi TV models in India are receiving an increase in their prices starting today (July 1), Xiaomi has announced. Citing global supply chain shortages, the Chinese company stated that the price hike would be between 3–6 percent. The latest move does not bring any changes to the pricing of Xiaomi smartphones. However, the company recently hiked some of its popular smartphone prices in the country. Xiaomi rivals including Realme and Vivo also increased the pricing of some of their smartphones in the recent past.A…

Wheelocity raises $12 million for its supply chain network for fresh commerce in India – TechCrunch

Wheelocity, an early-stage supply chain startup that handles fresh food supplies for quick commerce platforms in India, has raised $12 million in a new financing round as it gears up to broaden its product offerings and expand workforce. Lightspeed India Partners led the startup’s Series A funding, which is a mix of 80 percent equity and 20 percent venture debt, the startup said. Anicut Capital and a few other investors also participated in the round. Founded in September 2021, Wheelocity provides quick commerce…

Samsung to build a domestic supply chain for semiconductor expendables

Last updated: July 11th, 2022 at 19:15 UTC+02:00 Samsung is reportedly trying to lower its dependency on outside suppliers and has partnered with domestic companies to develop expendable semiconductor components. The company is gearing up for an increase in memory demand this year. Samsung is developing expendable components that are required for semiconductor manufacturing. The list includes electrodes and focus rings required for cutting memory wafers, and so-called “outers,” which are components designed to secure…

Fed Up With China, One Boss Tries Removing It From the Supply Chain

For two months, millions of dollars worth of designer perfume and cologne sat untouched in a Shanghai warehouse as Covid-related lockdowns rendered the building inaccessible.For Jean Madar, founder and chairman of Inter Parfums Inc., IPAR -0.42% the lost sales validated his decision to break up with China. “We’re doing this even though China is way cheaper,” Mr. Madar said. “How good is it to have cheaper components when…

Ethereum Transaction Fees Dips Significantly, But Still Expensive Than Bitgert Chain

Key Points: Ethereum transactions fee gas gone down significantlyEthereum 2.0 chain has been key in reducing the gas feeBitgert BRC20 blockchain still offers the lowest transaction cost The past few days have seen the Ethereum transaction fees reduce significantly. This is after the Ethereum chain started addressing the scaling issue with its Ethereum 2.0, an Ethereum upgrade that is addressing scaling and the gas fee issues in the Ethereum ecosystem. Immediately after the second phase of the Ethereum…

Samsung may want to push BOE out of its LCD TV panel supply chain

Last updated: July 8th, 2022 at 13:05 UTC+02:00 Samsung Electronics is decreasing LCD TV panel orders from China’s BOE. Some industry watchers believe that the Korean tech giant is deliberately distancing itself from BOE while increasing LCD panel orders from other suppliers, including CSOT, HKC, Sharp, and LG Display. Market research firm Omdia estimates that BOE’s LCD TV panel share for Samsung Electronics could drop from 13% to 17% this year. This will allow HKC to climb up the ranks and capture 2nd place from BOE,…