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Out of Stock! Component Shortages Chipping 2021 AIDC Market Growth

by Richa Gupta, Andrew Adelson, Alexander Oubre, and David Krebs, June 2021

A lot has been written about the global processor shortage and its impact on manufacturers – from automotive to consumer electronics, appliances and beyond. A combination of manufacturers slashing projections during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with unprecedented demand has resulted in a massive supply imbalance. Moreover, geo-political tensions between the US and China had led Chinese tech companies to aggressively stockpile chips and chip-making equipment in anticipation of further sanctions from the US.