NEWS + INSIGHTS

Semiconductor shortages are wreaking havoc on the already stunted automotive industry, preventing its recovery.

A Walsin production plant, the main hub for the company’s MLCC and chip resistors, caught fire on Jan. 13.

Rising demand should result in booming industries, but numerous shortages could stunt growth and leave manufacturers fighting over resources.

ABF substrate suppliers are trying to increase production in the coming months, but backlogs and lead times could extend into late 2021.

The blacklist of China-based SMIC is poised to disrupt the semiconductor industry, affecting the global ecosystem of foundries.

The 8-inch (200mm) wafer shortage continues to disrupt the semiconductor market – and is expected to continue into Q1 2021.

The semiconductor industry is in for a splash with the upcoming release of Filecoin, a block-chain based digital storage system.

This quarter, our employee spotlight highlights the work ethic and success of Fabiano Idelfonso, an account executive in Italy.

Rose Delgado, Sales Manager, EMEA, at Fusion Worldwide, received the Women in Supply Chain Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

All supply chains face risks caused by unpredictable events, such as trade wars, natural disasters and data breaches, that often lead to multiple disruptions. Most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a largescale impact on both demand and supply, exemplifying the need for stronger supply chains.