By Jonathan Cassell With the new year upon us, Supplyframe has identified four critical trends that may shape electronic component…
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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.
Commodity IQ Lead Time and Inventory Indexes Both Set to Rise in Q3
The Supplyframe Commodity IQ Lead Time and Inventory Indexes are both expected to rise in Q3, reflecting the ongoing decoupling of supply chains from China.
How Trade Weaponization is Reshaping Global Electronics
In today’s global landscape, export controls, tariffs, and other forms of trade policy have become more than just tools to correct economic imbalances. Instead, these things have become weaponized. They are used to reshape geopolitics and directly impact global supply chains.
Smartphone Outlook Dims in 2025 as Tariffs Take a Toll on Demand and Lead Times
By Jonathan Cassell, Lead Analyst at Supplyframe Commodity IQ The smartphone market began 2025 on a promising note, with hopes…