Commentary: These two companies will guide global supply chains
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WHERE THEY GO, OTHERS May Come
Consider TSMC. The business has chosen spots at the center of the automotive supply chain despite not producing cars. Ford, BMW and Porsche all have amenities near Dresden, the webpage of TSMC’s timely European fantastic.  , Co- buyers in that stock include Robert Bosch, Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors.
Anyone who wants to provide supplies or products to TSMC will need to operate in the vicinity of the European capital.
For its shop in Japan’s Kumamoto district,  , TSMC is teaming up with Sony Group,  , Toyota Motor and mechanical- electronics dealer Denso. This service will provide Japan’s world- leading carmaking, business and , consumer electronics industries.
The development strategy, announced in 2021, spurred manufacturers Mitsubishi Electric, Sumco and Kyocera to describe new opportunities in the area.
TSMC’s hospital in Arizona is a different tale. There is no compelling business case for setting up shop there because the area is devoid of noteworthy relevant companies. The Japanese company had little choice because of client pressure and incentives from US government levels at the state and federal levels. Even then, manufacturers were , quick to follow,  , including business companies , LCY Chemical and Topco Scientific.