By Jonathan Cassell With the new year upon us, Supplyframe has identified four critical trends that may shape electronic component…
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Navigating Supply Chain Disruption: How Rochester Electronics Keeps You Moving
The semiconductor industry is the backbone of modern technology, powering everything from automotive systems to medical devices.
Nexperia’s Discrete Disruption Compounds Automotive Supply Chain Woes
By Jonathan Cassell It has only been slightly more than one year since the automotive supply chain finally emerged from…
Tepid PC Sales Growth Leads to Flat to Decreasing Prices for Components in October
Buyers should lock in low costs by signing fixed-price contracts with suppliers for PC components now in advance of potential price increases in December.
How New Tariffs on India Could Affect Electronic Component Supply Chains
Many of the tariffs are on essential raw materials like aluminum, gold, lead frames, and other essentials like solder paste and epoxy compounds. This impacts the bottom line of companies across industries since these materials are used in all electronics designs.
AI Boom Continues to Drive Semiconductor Industry Growth in 2025 – But is a Slowdown Afoot?
The potential demand slowdown may give a glimmer of hope that supplies of key AI-related components will loosen up, resulting in improved availability and pricing.