Shortages are continuing to impact supply chain as the pandemic impacts shipping, demand, supply, and all other levers of the global economy. Some experts suggest that these shortages will last well into 2022, if not longer. Today we will discuss how these shortages may impact you, what items are difficult to get, and why Mnemonix suggests thinking ahead for technology needs, as the wait times are growing by the day.
Tacos, coffee, cars, jet fuel, computer chips, shoes, school supplies: What do they have in common? They’re all extremely difficult to find, or on the verge of getting there due to supply chain shortages. Have you noticed that prices of computers, cars, phones, and other technologies have noticeably risen over the last year? That is no coincidence. The covid-19 pandemic forced a rush for home office items like laptops and smartphones as people transitioned to working from home. During this time, there was also a rush for new game consoles, so people had entertainment to help keep their minds off the pandemic. Because home office equipment was in such high demand during the start of the pandemic, and people weren’t driving many places or buying new cars, large computer component manufacturers switched from making car components to smartphone, laptop, and tablet components.
The computer chip shortage shows no signs of slowing. Intel warned users that the global shortage of semiconductors that has hobbled the auto industry and raised the cost of some consumer electronics could last until the middle of 2023. Today, most electronics use the semiconductors which is putting a halt on not only business technology equipment, but also cars, boats, planes, phones, etc. Due to the lack of supply in all these industries, it makes it extremely difficult to get items ordered and fulfilled. US chip-making companies say 90% of its 2021 output is already spoken for. This means that 90% of manufactured chips this year have already been assigned a home in hardware, so getting new equipment will continue to take months and cost noticeably more.
How can Mnemonix Help?
At Mnemonix, we take a proactive approach to projects when possible. If we’re able to build the project scope out in advance, and said project requires business technology purchases, we will order them months in advance to ensure we have the inventory to fulfill said project. If a specific model is out of stock with no estimated date of restock, we will work with you and your business to find devices that will fulfill your business’s needs. If you or your business have any plans involving business technology, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible so we can place orders and mitigate the wait time due to computer component shortages. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding shortages, equipment availability, or any other questions, please reach out to Mnemonix, we are happy to help!
Tacos, coffee, cars, jet fuel, computer chips, shoes, school supplies: What do they have in common? They’re all extremely difficult to find, or on the verge of getting there due to supply chain shortages. Have you noticed that prices of computers, cars, phones, and other technologies have noticeably risen over the last year? That is no coincidence. The covid-19 pandemic forced a rush for home office items like laptops and smartphones as people transitioned to working from home. During this time, there was also a rush for new game consoles, so people had entertainment to help keep their minds off the pandemic. Because home office equipment was in such high demand during the start of the pandemic, and people weren’t driving many places or buying new cars, large computer component manufacturers switched from making car components to smartphone, laptop, and tablet components.
The computer chip shortage shows no signs of slowing. Intel warned users that the global shortage of semiconductors that has hobbled the auto industry and raised the cost of some consumer electronics could last until the middle of 2023. Today, most electronics use the semiconductors which is putting a halt on not only business technology equipment, but also cars, boats, planes, phones, etc. Due to the lack of supply in all these industries, it makes it extremely difficult to get items ordered and fulfilled. US chip-making companies say 90% of its 2021 output is already spoken for. This means that 90% of manufactured chips this year have already been assigned a home in hardware, so getting new equipment will continue to take months and cost noticeably more.
How can Mnemonix Help?
At Mnemonix, we take a proactive approach to projects when possible. If we’re able to build the project scope out in advance, and said project requires business technology purchases, we will order them months in advance to ensure we have the inventory to fulfill said project. If a specific model is out of stock with no estimated date of restock, we will work with you and your business to find devices that will fulfill your business’s needs. If you or your business have any plans involving business technology, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible so we can place orders and mitigate the wait time due to computer component shortages. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding shortages, equipment availability, or any other questions, please reach out to Mnemonix, we are happy to help!