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Although the supply of critical electronic components and semiconductors has increased in 2024, even to the point where excess inventory is again becoming a concern, this has not negated many of the risks typically associated with times of part scarcity. Chief among these risks is the continued rise of counterfeit components. According to a recent…
In many regards, the current state of the electronic component and semiconductor market is quite positive. According to ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) released in March, for example, February saw overall electronic component sales move into positive territory for the first time in 21 months on the back of momentum from interconnected, passive, and…
In a year that has seen a degree of optimism regarding global supply chain news — at least compared to recent years — a notable exception is the medical device supply chain. Since the COVID-19 pandemic revealed many weaknesses in the U.S. medical supply chain’s ability to provide life-saving tools and equipment in times of…
While there will always be minor ebbs and flows analyzing any market, long-term the electronic component market will almost assuredly grow to unprecedented levels. Over the next five years, it is anticipated that the market will be valued at nearly $900 billion, driven primarily by exponential demand increases in market such as automotive, healthcare, consumer…
Supply Chain Relief Does Not Come Without Risk Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the news coverage regarding global supply chains has centered around inventory shortages, particularly in the electronics sphere. For 2024, however, that narrative seems to be shifting at least temporarily from inventory shortages to overhang inventory. While this state…
At first glance, the escalating military conflict between Israel and Hamas should have little impact on the global semiconductor market, at least compared to what the tensions between China and Taiwan could do. However, despite its small size, Israel has a significant influence on the global chip industry, and the implications of its conflict with…