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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…
When Elon Musk speaks, he usually draws attention. This time is no different. When asked about the reason for recent price increases in Teslas, his response gave an acute look into the state of the electronic component supply chain shortage and the consequences it might have for manufacturers and consumers. According to a May 31st…
Ever since the mid-90s when the U.S. decided to enter into the open market to source its technology and critical inventory, military and defense supply chains have seen two conflicting narratives play out simultaneously. One, the transition to a multi-tiered supply chain system has accelerated the expansion of military and defense tech at a rate…
The Obsolescence Problem Component obsolescence is a widespread issue, and one that is never fully resolved. Unless a manufacturer chooses to source all necessary components in-house (a luxury in the age of global, decentralized supply chain networks), its ability to maintain extended production schedules is largely determined by its suppliers’ ability to provide regular streams…
The goal of any OEM or EMS provider is to identify and mitigate any risk associated with the design and production of their products. While this may be simple to say, what form such risks take can be broad and at times unpredictable; geopolitical uncertainty, unexpected component obsolescence, raw material shortages, and unforeseen externalities, such…
Collaboration and communication between parties has always been the essence of a sound supply chain, but COVID-19 disruption has made it a necessity. This is true between suppliers and manufacturers, but also between independent solutions providers and their customers, which are increasingly becoming staples of the successful supply chain. According to an article in Supply…