7 Feb

The Semiconductor Industry Outlook for 2025: Growth, Challenges, and Trends

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,...
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24 Jan

Addressing Ongoing Challenges in Global Supply Chains

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...
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2 Jan

What to Expect in the 2025 Supply Chain Landscape

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...
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20 Dec

IDEA: Empowering the Independent Electronics Distribution Community

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...
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5 Nov

How Chinese Electric Cars are Outpacing Western Brands

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...
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4 Nov

Record-Breaking Growth: Global EV Sales Surge Over 30% in September

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...
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7 Oct

Hurricane Helene Disrupts Semiconductor Supply Chains

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...
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20 Sep

Increasing Confidence in Q4 Component Sales

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...
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6 Sep

Supply Chains Under Pressure from Triple Threat

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...
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21 Aug

Navigating Market Volatility: What the Stock Market Decline Really Means for the Electronic Components Industry

Recent stock market fluctuations have raised concerns about the future of the electronic components industry. With major players like Nvidia and TSMC experiencing notable declines in their stock values, it's natural to wonder if this signals...
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