Real-Time Analysis of Semiconductor Supply Impact Saves Thousands of Research Hours
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Industries
- Packaging
- Semiconductors
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
- Supply Chain Visibility
About The Customer
The customer in this case study is not explicitly mentioned. However, it can be inferred that the customer is a company that relies on the supply of polysilicon for its operations, possibly in the semiconductor or solar panel industry. The customer is likely to be based in the U.S., as the impact on the U.S. supply chain was a key concern. The customer relies on Exiger for real-time analysis and alerts regarding potential disruptions to their supply chain.
The Challenge
On June 9th, 2021, a fire and subsequent explosion occurred at a silicone packaging workshop in China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The facility was part of a Hoshine Silicon manufacturing plant, a significant producer of various lines of metal, powder, and organic silicone and polysilicon products. Hoshine Silicon has been a part of significant market consolidation among polysilicon manufacturers in China and was a critical supplier to many of the top semiconductor and solar panel companies globally. The explosion was widely reported, and there was serious concern that the disruption of polysilicon in the semiconductor sector, which was already subject to substantial supply shortages, could be significant.
The Solution
Exiger, a global regulatory and financial crime, risk and compliance company, assessed the explosion at the Hoshine Silicon facility and proactively alerted a customer that, after conducting an extensive review of the supply chain, the Hoshine disaster was downgraded to a low risk event for the U.S. supply chain in the short term. They did not identify any material connections to the customer's suppliers and the top U.S. Hoshine importers had robust supply chains with the capacity to replace lost Hoshine supply capacity. This real-time analysis allowed the customer to contextualize the crisis and continue operations as normal.
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