THE OERUS BLOG
The latest news, analysis and insights.
What to Expect in the Bike Manufacturing Industry in 2024.
Significant changes to the bike manufacturing industry in 2024 are expected. Here is what we are expecting in the coming months.
Navigating Bike Production Around Taiwan-China Political Tensions.
Here are some insights from years of operating in the bike manufacturing industry on how to better navigate the Taiwan-China political tensions in the coming years.
Taichung Bike Week 2022 is Just Around the Corner!
September 20-23. Two more weeks to go before the 2022 Taichung Bike Week event kicks off. Are you visiting Taiwan? Be sure to contact us to schedule a meeting today.
Bullwhip is Now in Full Effect
Brace for the supply chain and market stabilization challenges that will severely impact the bicycle and e-bike industry in 2022.
Bike Manufacturing Industry Briefing for May 2022
The Covid-19 situation in Taiwan, Lockdowns in China, and Massive order cancellations - These are the current issues facing the bicycle manufacturing industry. Read about more in our briefing for May 2022.
5 Things to Expect for the Bike Manufacturing Industry in 2022.
The year of 2021 saw supply chain challenges to the bicycle and electric bike manufacturing industry like never before. Covid-19 caused significant problems for every segment of the value chain, but at the same time, bike production and sales are breaking historical records. Here are 5 things you should you expect to see in the bicycle and e-bike manufacturing industry for 2022
More Cost Increases expected for Bicycle and E-Bike Manufacturing in 2022.
The bicycle manufacturing industry in Taiwan is bracing for significant price increases effective immediately until the second quarter of 2022. Due to worldwide supply chain disruptions affecting raw material costs, followed by increased overhead costs pertaining to labor, utilities, and shipping.
Intellectual Property Protection in Bike Manufacturing
Intellectual property protections in the bicycle and e-bike manufacturing industry is increasingly important to safeguard your interests. Take the necessary steps today.
What to Expect when Sourcing E-bikes from Taiwan
One of the most common requests we receive since the institution of anti-dumping duties on China produced e-bikes is sourcing from Taiwan based manufacturers for similar e-bikes. There are many things to expect when switching production to Taiwan from China.
COVID-19 is Disrupting Global Bike Manufacturing
Last month, Coronavirus (COVID-19) wreaked havoc amongst supply chains operating in East Asia, particularly China, where a large percentage of bikes and e-bikes are still produced. By late March, it seems that the COVID-19 figures in East Asia have plateaued while Europe and North America figures are now growing exponentially.