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...
Our first post in the series about chip shortage mitigation in 2022 examines how you can assure quality during the semiconductor shortage. We know that shortages force change in sourcing practices, as typically reliable supply channels simply aren’t available to meet...
The complexity of the ongoing semiconductor shortages tests supply chains worldwide. Here are 3 contributing factors. With 2022 well underway, we are tracking the ongoing challenges and changes in the semiconductor industry, including global semiconductor shortages....
While variables like rising metal prices are out of manufacturers’ control, taking charge of excess inventory solutions offers stability. In an already volatile market, the cost of source metals is rising. A recent survey by IPC found that nine out of ten...
