From factory closures and labor shortages
to months-long wait times for inventory,
the pandemic highlighted the fragility of
global supply chains.
Does the semiconductor industry—which underpins essential technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to autonomous vehicles—have a blueprint to help businesses withstand future shocks?
“Risk is everywhere,” says Jackie Sturm, corporate vice president of global supply chain operations at Intel. Addressing issues such as geographical concentration and sustainability will require cross-industry collaboration and technological innovation.
The following strategies have helped Intel create a more resilient semiconductor supply chain and can help leaders across industries strengthen their own.
