The global semiconductor shortage is forcing many tech manufacturers to slow or even halt production. Makers of PCs, servers, mobile devices, gaming consoles, vehicles, and industrial machines are all scrambling to find the chips they need to fulfill orders amid surging demand for their products. Network equipment manufacturers are also feeling the impact of the ongoing chip scarcity, and relief may still be months away.
Bill Wyckoff, vice president of hardware and advanced solutions at technology equipment provider SHI International, said he’s seeing shipping delays afflicting a wide range of manufacturers.
