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8-inch wafer ICs in short supply as foundry revenue leaps 23.8% YoY
Global foundry revenue is projected to rise 23.8% YoY in 2020, the highest percentage seen for 10 years, according to tech industry research from TrendForce. The bullish semiconductor market driven...
There’s more to competitiveness than pricing, says Forbes
Forbes magazine includes a useful reminder that Focusing Only On Price Has A Cost and may actually lead to a loss of competitiveness. “Most procurement and sourcing teams are evaluated on the...
Bounce-back predicted for opto and sensors, says IC Insights
IC Insights predict a 7.7% rebound for optoelectronics, sensors/actuators and discrete devices (OSD) in 2021, lifting combined O-S-D sales to a new record high of $88.6 billion. The strong growth...
Simple steps to help pinpoint counterfeit parts
Counterfeit parts collectively account for supply chain challenges costing hundreds of billions of dollars per year, reports EPS News, but there’s some simple ways to fight against counterfeit...
Think strategy, leadership and investments, says Gartner
Supply chain leaders should focus on three key areas as they emerge from the pandemic and prepare for the future, says market intelligence company, Gartner, in this article from Source Today. For...
Power management chips are latest in reported IC shortages
The shortage of power management chips (PWM IC) is being reported as “particularly severe”, as the supply of ICs produced with 8-inch wafer fabrication tightens around the globe, reports...
