2025 Automotive and Industrial Semiconductor Trends: Recovery Ahead as Inventory Pressures Ease
The first half of 2025 revealed a sharp contrast in the semiconductor market. While demand for AI-related chips surged, traditional sectors—including automotive, industrial, and legacy electronics—faced ongoing inventory challenges and slower purchasing cycles. Major...
The Onshoring Surge and Its Impact on Your Global Sourcing Strategy
Global sourcing is undergoing a strategic redefinition, as shifting geopolitical dynamics, economic volatility, and technological advancements reshape long-established procurement models. Nowhere is this shift more apparent than in the ongoing onshoring surge across...
2025 Global Fabs: Navigating Regional Expansions and Sourcing Strategies
In 2025, the global semiconductor industry will witness significant growth, with 18 new fabrication plants (fabs) breaking ground to meet the rising demand for high-performance computing (HPC) and generative AI. This expansion holds the promise of easing chip...
Adapting the Electronics Supply Chain: Lessons from Geopolitical Tensions and Market Dynamics
The electronics supply chain is a complex web of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors that spans the globe. As an integral part of the modern economy, it is highly sensitive to both geopolitical tensions and market dynamics. Adapting to these changes is...