Shortages
NAND vs DRAM: A Tale of Two Markets
A review of what is happening in the 2023 DRAM and NAND memory market and how recovery could quickly shift from excess to scarcity.
Read More3 Ways to Source Hard to Find Electronic Components
Professional buyers can use these three methods to source hard-to-find electronic components even amid challenges like the global chip shortage.
Read MoreWhy Are Automotive Components Still Scarce if the Chip Glut is Here?
The chip glut is rapidly growing but automotive manufacturers are still struggling to get stock, how is that possible?
Read MoreGlobal Electronic Component Shortage - December 2022 Update
Here is a comprehensive update on the global electronic component shortage, components lead times, and a forecast of when the parts crunch will end.
Read MoreHow the Shortage Led to Excess Stock
The shortage is winding down, but we're not out of the woods yet. Excess stock is building up faster than manufacturers can mitigate it, how did the shortage lead to so much excess? We tell you how and why in this overview.
Read MoreThe How, What, and Why of the Chip Shortage
How did the chip shortage start? Why has it gone on for so long? What happens now that demand is dropping? The shortage is ending, but these questions remain. It's time to answer them.
Read MoreWestern Digital and Kioxia NAND output curtailed by materials contamination
Western Digital and Kioxia faced materials contamination at two jointly operated NAND factories in Japan. As a result, the flash memory market will likely see availability and pricing changes soon.
Read MoreSourcengine Q1 2022 lead time report highlights
Sourcengine releases a new comprehensive lead time report every quarter. For Q1 2022, our forecast provides pricing and availability data on a range of electronic components.
Read MoreSemiconductor industry kicks off 2022 with COVID production disruptions and rising chip prices
The semiconductor industry has started 2022 by facing new COVID-related manufacturing disruptions and component price increases. But this year also looks to be the start of the sector's recovery phase.
Read MoreSE Winter Games Blog: How Digitalization is Helping Electronics Manufacturers Overcome COVID-19 Disruptions
For electronics manufacturers, the coronavirus pandemic has been marked by unprecedented shipment delays, stockouts, and shortages. But digitalization has helped companies overcome the limitations of the components supply chain.
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