The SC4EU consortium met in Brussels on 10 February for the project’s second review meeting, bringing together partners and reviewers to assess the current state of the work..
SC4EU at EFECS 2025 — Strengthening Europe’s Semiconductor Supply Chain With Data, Forecasting and Skills
SC4EU was present at EFECS Malta 2025 as one of the key reference projects in the strategic discussion around semiconductor resilience and industry coordination. With supply-chain stability now tightly connected to European technology sovereignty, the
AIMS5.0 × SC4EU × Arrowhead fVPN
Strengthening Europe’s Semiconductor Future Through Joint Innovation
At the Deep Tech Lisbon Event 2025, three leading European projects — AIMS5.0, SC4EU and Arrowhead fVPN — met in a coordinated workshop to explore cross-project collaboration, talent
1. A Dynamic Conference Environment
The two-day event at Hotel Barceló brought together leading minds in semiconductor technology, digital transformation, and supply chain innovation. The INSIDE Industry Association created a vibrant platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange across multiple technology domains.
The
What a productive session we had last week! Our SC4EU consortium members gathered virtually for dissemination workshop!
Key Highlights:
The semiconductor supply chain is a complex network that involves multiple stages and participants, from raw material suppliers to end consumers. Raw Material Suppliers provide essential materials such as silicon wafers, chemicals, and gases required for semiconductor manufacturing and geopolitical context has proven many potential
The semiconductor industry operates within an environment of huge complexity. From comprehensive supply chains to rapidly evolving product cycles and an array of interconnected partners, achieving seamless collaboration is a real challenge. Misunderstandings or ambiguities in terminology can lead to costly delays, technical errors, or even supply chain disruptions. A critical enabler of this
The bullwhip effect describes a common supply chain phenomenon where small fluctuations in customer demand lead to increasingly larger order variations as they propagate upstream. First introduced by Jay Forrester in the 1950s, the concept gained prominence in supply chain management during the 1980s and 1990s.
This effect arises when a retailer observes a slight increase
We're excited to announce the release of our official AIMS5.0 project video! This short but comprehensive overview highlights how our collaborative initiative is revolutionizing European manufacturing through AI-enabled technologies.
What's in the Video?
Our new 2-minute video takes viewers on a journey
We are delighted to announce the release of our official SC4EU project overview video, providing a comprehensive look at our groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize semiconductor supply chain management across Europe and beyond.
Visualizing Our Mission
Our newly released video "SC4EU:
About the Review Meeting
The review meeting held on February 11th in Brussels focused on evaluating progress, discussing key challenges, and outlining next steps. Participants reviewed project milestones, exchanged insights, and proposed strategic adjustments to enhance efficiency and collaboration. The meeting concluded with actionable recommendations and a
29. Januar 2025
One of the undisputed learnings of the recent chip market turmoil is, that to soften the blow for the inevitable next crisis, participants in the semiconductor value chain have to bring intercompany collaboration to a new level. However, the trust barrier amongst semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers is high, and security concerns are
24. Januar 2025
The industry is a very complex and also extremely sensitive system. Seemingly small changes may lead to a huge impact elsewhere, as it is already well-understood for the bullwhip effect, for example. Having access to certain information is key in decision-making and often companies would benefit from exchanging data about their business with each other.
17. Januar 2025
The semiconductor production industry is a highly intricate field. It involves complex supply chains characterized by short product cycles, strong interdependencies with other industries, and numerous partners. Clear communication plays a crucial role in achieving success within this environment.
Similar to other domains, the semiconductor industry possesses its own body of
13. Januar 2025
In large-scale projects like SC4EU, good communication channels and effective sharing of information are important for smooth operations and cohesion in achieving the project goals. This is rather important for large complex projects involving several work packages, cross-functional teams, and numerous
Gent, Belgium 5.-6. December 2024
At EFECS 2024, the European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, from December 5–6, the SC4EU team joined innovators and leaders in the sector. The Chips Joint Undertaking, INSIDE, and AENEAS, expertly coordinated this premier event, which united Europe's chip
Athens, Greece 16. April 2024
We are thrilled to announce the official kickoff of the SC4EU project, funded under the HORIZON-KDT-JU-2023 call. This pioneering initiative aims to tackle the pervasive challenges posed by
