January 2022
Top manufacturing forecasts for 2022
Many predicated optimism and signs of improvement throughout 2022 for the manufacturing sector. Unfortunately, they are wrong as the chip industry is in a constant struggle due to the high global demand for electronics troubled by a number of supply chain disruptions with no signs of relief. Looking back at the challenges manufacturers had to face in 2021 caused by
MARKET UPDATES – 26.01.22
GENERAL OVERVIEW Many predicated optimism and signs of improvement throughout 2022 for the manufacturing sector. Unfortunately, they are wrong as the chip industry is in a constant struggle due to the high global demand for electronics troubled by a number of supply chain disruptions with no signs of relief. We are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks.
MARKET UPDATES – 19.01.22
GENERAL OVERVIEW Prices across the whole market continue to rise as both raw material and transportation costs remain high. Computer chip shortage pushes European car sales to record low, we are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks. The Omicron variant is causing further disruption to the supply chain due to global staff shortages. It is
MARKET UPDATES – 12.01.22
GENERAL OVERVIEW There is no short-term fix for supply shortage as electronic component lead times & prices continue to increase, with no improvements expected until at least Q2, 2022. We are still facing lead times of up to 52 weeks. Unfortunately, further disruption in the supply chain are expected as China’s aggressive power cuts still have the potential to
MARKET UPDATES – 05.01.22
GENERAL OVERVIEW With the on going supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and high demand for consumer electronics, it is predicted that the global chip shortage will last until at least 2023. We are currently facing lead times of up to 52 weeks. Current power outages across China are having further impact on the rest of the world.
