Investing.com -- Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) Products unveiled the Intel Assured Supply Chain (ASC) program today, a new initiative aimed at providing increased transparency and assurance in the silicon manufacturing process. The program will initially be available on specific Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) mobile and desktop SKUs and will offer a digital record of each chip’s journey through the manufacturing process.

The ASC program is designed to provide customers with added insight into processor manufacturing, giving them knowledge about the locations of their silicon supply chain. This is a move by Intel to strengthen trust in their manufacturing processes, according to Jennifer Larson, general manager, Commercial Client Segments, Client Computing Group at Intel.

The integrity of the global semiconductor supply chain is crucial to avoid financial losses, reputation damage, system downtime, and recovery downtime due to risks associated with counterfeit hardware. Intel’s diverse geographic manufacturing capabilities and leading ecosystem position put it in a unique position to address these supply chain risks.

The ASC program will initially be available on select Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) commercial mobile and desktop SKUs. Scheduled for production and first customer shipping in the second half of 2025, customers will be able to identify an Intel Assured Supply Chain processor from the processor brand string. The ASC SoC will have the letter "A" at the end of the processor brand string, and customers will be able to display the list of countries for the ASC SKU using industry tools.

Intel will continue to work with its partners to identify product portfolios that would most benefit from the Intel Assured Supply Chain program, with a focus on desktop and mobile PCs in high demand for government agencies and businesses. Customer feedback, market analysis, and manufacturing timelines will guide future location decisions and product offerings.

The Intel Assured Supply Chain is the latest addition to the robust Intel Core Ultra Series 2 commercial processor portfolio. Alongside this, Intel recently launched its new Intel vPro Fleet Services and Intel Endpoint Cloud Services to streamline fleet management and provide businesses with the tools to recover from service disruptions faster than ever.

Systems powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 featuring the Intel Assured Supply Chain program are expected to be available starting in the second half of 2025.

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