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Podcast: Kuehne+Nagel's Inside Semicon

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The semiconductor industry is known for its complexities and fast-paced change. Our podcast series gives you laser-focused insights into these developments so you can stay on pace.

Each recording in our semiconductor logistics podcast is regularly uploaded here and on all podcast platforms, meaning you can tune in at your leisure. Keep an eye out on this page for the latest episodes.

Episode 9

Silicon and its uses beyond Semicon

Join us as we discover how silicon is revolutionising different industries such as consumer products like luxury watches.

We deep-dive into how some of the most famous watch brands are now incorporating silicon into critical components to help make their watches. Our experts share insights on the latest innovations and future trends of silicon's pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and technologically advanced future. As well as what the supply chain demands are for Silicon and the semiconductor industry.

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Episode 8

Nearshoring with Silicon Saxony

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In this episode John Desmond is joined by Frank Bösenberg, Managing Director of Silicon Saxony who are a Semiconductor member organization in Germany.

They discuss the introduction of the EU chips act and how this is impacting nearshoring, and what Silicon Saxony are doing to support the region in this area. As well as discussing the current landscape of Semicon investment, Frank talks about resilience and the importance of collaboration between Semicon companies, member organisations, logistics providers and the government’s role in supporting the industry.

Episode 7

Security and tracking in Semicon logistics

Today, the semiconductor industry forms the backbone of our digital infrastructure and so the security of its logistics is vital. In this episode we deep-dive into the tracking solutions available for shipments in order to provide end to end visibility throughout the supply chain.

Our special guest Tom Sonecki shares how advanced technology is used to detect important measures like temperature, shock control and light exposure, ensuring the safety and quality of your products.

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Episode 6

The impact of servers

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The growth of the Semicon industry is coinciding with the expansion of the server industry. In order to power the increased consumer demand on how much data we consume, means the fast development of new server farms being built around the world. But they require a lot of power to run and produce high levels of heat.

In today’s episode we discuss the server industry, what this means for the future of data and the environment as well as the supply chain demands for this sector.

Episode 5

Modernising logistics for Semicon

In order to meet the ever-changing demands of Semiconductors, the logistics industry too has had to modernise and develop at a rapid rate in order to offer the services required for shipping highly sensitive Semicon products.

In this episode, Renata Rosa joins the podcast and talks about the special elements within a semiconductor supply chain and the specialist care needed when handling these high value goods.

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Episode 4

Is Semicon driving the AI revolution?

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In this episode, our experts discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology and how the convergence of the two is impacting the Semicon industry, from the rise in the demand for Semiconductors, to how they are designed and produced. So, let’s try to sort the fact from the fiction and separate what’s happening, from what might be.

Episode 3

How fab is a sub-fab?

The Sub-fab – the part below the clean room, has a big influence on the quality of chip production and while it has always been highly regulated, requires meticulous planning and maintenance as well as adherence to health and safety standards, it's only now getting an upgrade.

As the industry increases output to meet soaring demand for chips, more and more focus is on the Sub-fab due to it being the part that uses the most energy and resources. In our latest episode our experts discuss how Semicon manufacturers are changing their ways to better manage energy, water, and chemicals, whilst also trying to reduce downtime and what this means for the supply chain.

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Episode 2

Bringing home the chips

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Without more fabs and the right talent, the Semicon industry will fail to achieve the exponential growth ahead.

The industry faces myriad challenges as it begins to build new fabs in Europe and the US. And the statistics show too few STEM graduates will be available to fill the roles of professionals, currently in their 50s, who are due to retire.

In this episode, our Semicon experts John Desmond and Lars Eger discuss the big issues and how these might be resolved if the industry get's to fulfil it's aim to nearshore production and 'bring home the chips'.

Episode 1

Resilience in the Semicon supply chain

In our debut episode, John Desmond and Tom Mulders—two of Kuehne+Nagel’s resident semiconductor experts—unravel the technology that has shaped this industry, how it is evolving, and the measures the industry and logistics providers are taking, to future-proof your semiconductor supply chain.

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