Smith & Associates State of the Supply Chain Report

Introduction
A recent survey conducted by Smith & Associates provided significant insights into key issues affecting the semiconductor and electronics supply chain.

The survey focused on top industry challenges faced by respondents; issues included counterfeiting, climate change, and various supply chain impacts.

Also included were expectations around component demand and business growth, as well as the expected role of independent distributors within the global supply chain.

Survey Population
All major industry sectors were represented in the survey: Distributors, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), and Contract Manufacturers (CMs).

A range of company roles were represented by respondents: purchasing and sourcing, distribution, market forecasting and planning, logistics, engineering, and design.

Keywords

• Supply chain
• Market trends
• Forecasting
• Component lifecycles
• Industry challenges
• Demand trends
• Business fluctuations
• Value chain partner roles
• Anti-counterfeiting
• Electronics marketplace
• Survey