NEWS + INSIGHTS

A 52-week lead time for a single chip. That’s the reality procurement and engineering teams are navigating today as AI acceleration continues to reshape hardware demand across industries.

Supply constraints are tightening for enterprise storage solutions. Lead times for high-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs) now stretch 3-6 months.

The electronic component supply chain is always moving, but few products have accelerated demand the way the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ series has. Lead times are stretching. Prices are shifting. And demand shows no signs of slowing.

Looking ahead, industry leaders provide mixed expectations for 2025, offering a blend of optimism, caution, and strategic pivots to navigate market dynamics.

On March 9, 2025, a fire occurred at Panasonic's Device Solutions Division factory in Chitose City, Hokkaido.

New tariffs are driving changes across the electronics supply chain. Learn how procurement teams are adapting and gain key insights into sourcing strategies.

Jeremy Pierce, Vice President of E-Commerce Operations at Fusion Worldwide, has been instrumental in the company’s venture into digital transformation.

In the semiconductor industry, maintaining the highest quality control standards is paramount. With the industry evolving and the demand for semiconductors surging, product integrity and reliability have become increasingly critical. The open market — known for its speed, variety, and flexibility — is vital in meeting these demands by providing access to a diverse range of suppliers and components.

Supply has been chasing demand for quite some time now across multiple commodity groups, and this isn’t expected to let up anytime soon. Production lines are anticipated to be saturated in Q2.

Fusion Worldwide President Tobey Gonnerman appeared as a guest on an episode of SupplyChain Talk – a talk show featuring industry experts who discuss the latest supply chain news.