Supply Chain Security Is the Whole Enchilada, but Who’s Willing to Pay for It?

Re:Supply Chain Security Is the Whole Enchilada, but Who’s W... by Operyl on Saturday October 06, 2018 @01:21PM (#18156167)

If only we could redirect some of the massive defense budget for it, as a contract or something.

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Re:Supply Chain Security Is the Whole Enchilada, but Who’s W... by tgb on Saturday October 06, 2018 @01:38PM (#18156286)

This doesn't seem like it would be that hard to happen - doesn't the US already mandate requirements that certain DOD purchases to be from within the US? The DOD probably buys enough to make it worthwhile for there to (continue to) be US-based fabs if they could only purchases those chips.

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Re:Supply Chain Security Is the Whole Enchilada, but Who’s W... by dev_dull on Saturday October 06, 2018 @06:50PM (#18157765)

I think there would be widespread bipartisan support for such a thing. Those are jobs. The downside is that components will invariably cost more.

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Re:Supply Chain Security Is the Whole Enchilada, but Who’s W... by Operyl on Saturday October 06, 2018 @06:53PM (#18157782)

The stuff the DOD and other branches buys are usually more expensive anyway.

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