Global trade dynamics are causing many countries to refocus on internal semiconductor production, resulting in a global expansion of the semiconductor industry. The dynamics of global trade are causing many countries to refocus on internal semiconductor production....
Chips have long held to a boom-and-bust cycle, and the defense & aerospace supply chain is feeling the pressure now more than ever before as commercial shortages inevitably impact military and aerospace supply chains. For nearly as long as it has existed, the...
How will DoD’s expansion of its strategic base of semiconductor manufacturing in the United States impact sourcing for EOL components? The growing demand for advanced electronics that power defense systems has increased the need for trusted suppliers to deliver...
When demand hits all-time highs and prices are rising, it’s time to get serious about strategies for managing long lead times. Many specialists in the chip market predicted 2022 as a strong year for sales, with long lead times and rising prices continuing to...
When you are sourcing hard-to-find parts, there are many timely, safe, and secure options available, but it all starts with proactively determining your needs. Shortage mitigation demands resilience, creativity, and resourcefulness. And, almost two years after the...
Enhancing security, increasing visibility, and anticipating customers’ needs are a few ways we believe Blockchain 2.0 will impact the semiconductor supply chain. Blockchain, a foundational tool for cryptocurrencies, offers the prospect of secure transactions connected...
When the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and the contracts it awards, get mentioned, certain names spring to mind: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the like. But lately, a different group of companies — ones working in a very different industry — have entered...
Will digital transformation in the semiconductor industry meet the previous “explosive” forecasts or reflect the natural evolution brought about by the IoT? Digital transformation has revolutionized businesses in every vertical, including the semiconductor industry....
We pose 3 questions about shortages, stockpiling, and global foundry development in light of the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine and the semiconductor supply chain. Unfortunately, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, and resolution remains uncertain. We’ve...
Semiconductor packaging shortages have brought the race to develop packaging technologies to the forefront of global semiconductor supply chain challenges. Resolving chip shortages means addressing many complex factors. This includes an often-overlooked step in...