Purchasing

Where are the parts?
It is a myth that electronic components only become scarce during an upturn when demand for parts skyrockets. During the most recent downturn many buyers at major OEMs scrambled to find parts because demand outpaced supply. The parts in question weren't leading-edge DRAMs or Intel microprocessors. Rather they were older semiconductors based on mature technology.

• Earnings don't keep pace
• Earnings for buyers in the CPI rise by 4.8%
• Purchasing pros beat inflation
• Price-increase forecasts may be doomed by oversupply
• Demand rebound won't be hampered by price explosion
• ASIC average prices to rise as gate densities increase
• Debate rages over use of e-auctions for components
• Tags keep climbing as production weakens
• Cost-squeezed industry likely to seek higher tags

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