Author - Tara Briody

Atypical Q1 Buying Patterns Emerge The first quarter is typically a slow period for electronic component demand, following the busy holiday season. But in 2025, that trend reversed. Driven by new and potential tariffs—as well as retaliatory...

A Strong Rebound and Continued Growth After a period of market correction, the semiconductor industry is expected to see continued growth in 2025, building on the recovery seen in 2024. Following a 9.4% decline in 2023, global...

Despite ongoing efforts to stabilize supply chains, disruptions remain a persistent obstacle for organizations worldwide. McKinsey & Co.’s Supply Chains: Still Vulnerable outlines how geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and trade restrictions continue to destabilize global...

Predicting the future of the supply chain is a challenge, but key trends are emerging that will likely shape 2025. By looking at global shifts outside the industry, we can identify several factors expected to impact...

Serendipity Electronics has been a proud member of the Independent Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA) for over 10 years. IDEA is a global trade association focused on improving the quality and ethics of the independent electronics...

As Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers grow their presence in global markets, a recent teardown of various electric cars in Japan—including models from Tesla, BYD, Volkswagen, and Dacia—reveals why Chinese brands manage to keep costs low...

The electric vehicle (EV) market achieved impressive gains in September, with global EV sales rising by 30.5% to a total of 1.69 million units. This surge encompasses fully electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), reflecting...

Hurricane Helene has severely disrupted semiconductor supply chains, particularlyimpacting Spruce Pine, North Carolina, which supplies approximately 70% of the world'shigh-purity quartz (HPQ)—a critical material in semiconductor manufacturing. Impact on Mining Operations Mining operations in Spruce Pine, where key...

Positive Trends in Component Sales Persist as Q4 Approaches As the year progresses, supply chain participants have tempered their growth expectations, but component sales remain strong heading into Q4.  The ECIA’s (Electronic Components Industry Association) latest ECST index...

The global electronic supply chain is currently navigating through a complex and challenging landscape. A combination of rising overdue payments, a persistent labor shortage, and ongoing inflationary pressures is causing significant disruptions in supply chains worldwide. Rising material...