12 May 2021

How suppliers can build a robust supply chain to overcome future shortages

We have all seen the headlines about semiconductor shortage impacting automotive production around the world. They may just be tiny parts of our vehicles, but they are an essential function of the modern automobile and are central to most people’s lives with most us not taking notice. Semiconductor microchips have become so ubiquitous that they’re almost invisible. That is, until a recent confluence of supply chain issues, geopolitical tension, COVID-19 and surging demand has caused a global shortage. Semiconductor shortage has caused manufacturers to re-examine supply chains to identify potential bottlenecks and other disruptive weaknesses. An EY article provides details.

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