CrowdStrike IT Outage Disrupts Semiconductor Supply Chain
The recent global IT outage is causing significant global supply chain disruptions as a result of major closures and delays at ports and air freight facilities worldwide. Heavily reliant on air freight, the semiconductor supply chain is especially vulnerable and faces challenges as operations strive to return to normal. This outage highlights the fragility of…
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Samsung Labor Strike Threatens Microchip Manufacturing
Samsung Electronics’ largest labor union announced an indefinite extension of their three-day strike, potentially causing disruptions to global chip manufacturing. As a global leader in microchip manufacturing, Samsung generates $235 billion annually from its semiconductor division. In 2023, Samsung produced approximately 7.5% of the world’s semiconductors and currently dominates the global memory chip market, manufacturing…
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Overcoming Electronic Component Supply Chain Obstacles
Geo-political tensions challenge the electronic component supply chain – here’s how you can be prepared. Global Tension Rising The complex and ever-changing electronic component supply chain faces significant challenges in an increasingly tense global environment. Trade disputes and economic uncertainties contribute to disruptions affecting the availability and cost of critical electronic components. These challenges are…
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