Business Intelligence
Staff -- Purchasing, 8/17/2006 2:00:00 AM
61%
Electronics buyers who report business is improving
Source: www.purchasingdata.com
What it means: OEMs are seeing a pickup in demand for their products as they begin to build for the upcoming holiday selling season. Buyers can expect leadtimes to stretch for many components.
68%
Buyers who plan to increase purchase orders over the next 90 days
Source:www.purchasingdata.com
What it means: Demand for end equipment is growing and buyers are responding by boosting component orders. Buyers can expect some firming of prices for semiconductors.
59%
Buyers who say chip prices will increase over the next 90 days
Source:www.purchasingdata.com
What it means: Chip demand is strong, but capacity is high for most parts so price hikes won't be severe.
70%
Purchasers who report passives prices are steady
Source:www.purchasingdata.com
What it means: While buyers are anticipating higher component prices in the next 90 days, passives capacity is healthy and inventory levels are ample to meet demand.
50%
Purchasers who are maintaining current inventory levels of electronics
Source:www.purchasingdata.com
What it means: While buyers are seeing a pickup in business, they are leery of increasing electronic component inventory levels. Inventories may rise over the next 90 days, but they will be modest increases.
50%
Buyers reporting tight availability from component manufacturers
Source:www.purchasingdata.com
What it means: While there are no serious widespread shortages, buyers say supply is tighter than it was in June and May because of increased demand. Buyers can expect leadtimes for many parts to stretch out a week or two.
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