March 25, 2021
By bluenoise
GENERAL OVERVIEW
- Lead times and shortages remain high, (we are seeing some component lead times at 52 weeks+).
- For the time being, China remains a driving force for the global economy. In the medium term, however, structural problems such as slow productivity growth will slow the economy’s growth momentum.
- Price increases now range from 5-20% due to raw material costs and availability.
- Lack of Sea Freight availability is also increasing transportation costs and adding to overall delivery times from Asia into Europe.
- Customers are being advised to place order schedules out to at least Q4 2021 as lead times from most suppliers are being pushed further out.
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