What Is Die Banking?

By Logan Wamsley

Die banking is a process through which raw die and wafer is stored by a manufacturer until it is required for ASIC assembly. Because of its ability to keep manufacturers from continuously re-entering the marketplace, die banking is a great way to help avoid price increases, extended lead times, and many kinds of supply chain…

The New Buffer Stock Era for Supply Chains

By Logan Wamsley

The benefits of buffer stock are well known across the business landscape and have long been seen as a strategy to secure supply chains. In 2022, however, the use of buffer stock to shore up critical inventory such as electronic components, semiconductors, have gone from being a supply chain luxury to being an absolute necessity.…

Die and Wafer Banking Benefits

By Logan Wamsley

Die and wafer banking is here to stay. According to Yahoo Finance, the wafer market is projected to grow in value from $11.4 billion in 2022 to $20.6 billion by 2027 — an annual growth rate of 12.5%. The reasons for such growth are easy to see: companies across all major industries who rely on…

The US Is Investing in Semiconductors, You Should Too

By Logan Wamsley

In the wake of the Ukraine crisis, as well as the ongoing geopolitical tensions with China and the continued supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is prioritizing semiconductor manufacturing on its own soil more than ever. Indeed, President Biden in his State of the Union address highlighted his push for new…

Three Things to Remember Choosing an Inventory Storage Partner

By Logan Wamsley

Choosing an inventory storage partner can be complicated and, if mishandled, costly. In our experience in the industry, however, we believe there are a few basic principles potential customers should keep in mind, whether it is trusting us with your inventory or choosing another partner. Below are a few of the most important things to…