INDUSTRY NEWS


Aug
2022

ASIA : POWER HOUSE OF SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION

By Mike

Asia is the major chip maker in the world and dominate the semiconductor market. Chips are the brain of electronic components and the back bone of the 5G Technology.
Since 1990 , USA’s share of semiconductor manufacturing has declined from 37 percent to 12 percent.
Now , 75 percent of the world’s chip manufacturing is controlled in Asia.
China has been developing its own semiconductor industry with many global chip makers producing in China.TSMC ( Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ) , Samsung , SK Hynix , Intel and Micron have a big investment and plants in china.
China plan to meet 70 percent of the global chip requirement through domestic manufacturing in next 3 years.
Memory chip business alone is worth Usd 500 billion. Samsung and SK Hynix controls 2/3rd of the global memory market. These memory chips are increasingly used in crypto mining, artificial intelligence , IPhones etc.
Building a semiconductor eco system is not only expensive but involve hugh supply chain networks , a number of chemicals , consumable parts and chip making equipment .
Asia holds the key to Semiconductor manufacturing .


July
2022

Technology Powers India’s growth engine

By Amy

Large industries along with Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) are driving India’s economic growth.

With a skilled labor set of young technology experts, over 63 million MSME’s contribute 30.5% of Indian GDP in FY19 and 30% in FY20 creating large scale employment opportunities across all industries.

Besides Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics and Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR) and Internet of things (IoT) are helping small businesses across India.

India’s MSME sector is a crucial cog in the country’s economic machinery.

It also opens new opportunities for the distribution of electronic components for various industries like Medical, Automobile, Networking, entertainment, mobility etc.

PHOENIX HITECH is also working with MSMEs across India to covert there excess or obsolete components stocks into cash and working capital.


June
2022

Delivery Challenges and Supply Chain issues to continue in 2022 and 2023

By John Edward

Industry experts predict longer lead times for semiconductors. The Supply chain would be affected in these challenging economic scenarios with historical gas prices, inflation, Covid, and Labour shortages.


Supply chain issues would be the new normal for years 2022 & 2023. Automobile, IT, and Networking industries would be the hardest hit.


These are challenging times for companies dealing in excess inventory and overstock components - To strike a balance between excess stocks constantly depreciating asset costs and clearing stocks which is tough to replenish in these challenging times of shortages and longer lead times.

At PHOENIX HITECH, we work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Electronics Manufacturers Services (EMSs) to manage the challenges facing their excess and obsolete stock.


May
2022

Semiconductor Industry Poised for a Bright Future

By Mike Woo

The electronic and semiconductor industry is expected to show strong growth figures despite Covid-19, Ukraine crises and slowdown in world economy.


Global sides of semiconductor manufacturer equipment grew 44% to an all times record of USD 102 billion in 2020. The growth would continue with new technologies, 5G and a major thrust for countries looking for alternative energy sources.


China, Taiwan and Korea have registered strong semiconductor equipment growth figures. Even wafer production saw growth. The cost of electronic manufacturing along with managing obsolete stock remains the biggest challenge for the industry.


To avoid piling obsolete and excess stocks, PHOENIX HITECH helps excess inventory management for OEM’s, EMS and CEM’s globally.