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.
Semiconductors
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.
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…
AI Boom Rolls on in 2025
Despite rising concerns about the longevity of the artificial intelligence boom, recent signs indicate that the AI spending spree is likely to continue and remain the dominant factor driving electronics supply chain dynamics in 2025.
Inventory Depletion Leaves Electronics Industry Vulnerable to Potential Shortages
By Jonathan Cassell, Lead Analyst of Supplyframe Commodity IQ Global electronic commodity stockpiles fell to a record low level in…
Shifting Tariffs Spur Country-of-Origin Challenges for Electronics Buyers
In reaction to this uncertainty and increase in risk, buyers should strive to improve their agility and adaptability.