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Navigating the Complex Semiconductor Procurement Landscape: Challenges and Strategies

by Richie
02/10/2022
in Industry, Supply Chain

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In the ever-expanding semiconductor market, companies must navigate a challenging procurement landscape. Given the ongoing shortages and high demand, it’s crucial for procurement teams to make informed decisions. Here are three key challenges and strategies to manage them effectively:

Challenge: Fraud and Counterfeits
With the surge in demand for semiconductors, fraud has become a significant concern. Buyers face risks when they place orders with unverified vendors, potentially leading to financial losses and receipt of non-functional parts. Renato Souza, Vice President of Business Development for Smith, a chip distributor, emphasizes the prevalence of risks associated with unvetted suppliers.

Solution:
To mitigate this risk, companies should focus on purchasing from trusted suppliers and distributors. Distributors like Smith evaluate semiconductor vendors, filtering out those known for selling counterfeit or defective chips. Buyers can also cross-check a supplier’s authenticity against the original component manufacturer’s (OCM) authorized list, as suggested by the Semiconductor Industry Association in a 2013 report.

Challenge: Inflated Demand and Prices
A phenomenon akin to the shipping industry’s “ghost bookings” is happening in semiconductor procurement. Companies ordering from multiple brokers simultaneously can inadvertently inflate demand and drive up prices.

Solution:
Companies should avoid exacerbating market competition by limiting the number of suppliers they contact simultaneously. Souza recommends sharing order lists with a few suppliers for a set period before rotating to different suppliers. This approach helps prevent unnecessary market heating and price inflation.

Challenge: Securing Consistent Supply
The semiconductor market’s volatility has led to supply uncertainties, with some sectors like the automotive industry experiencing significant disruptions due to prior order reductions.

Solution:
To secure a steady supply, companies are exploring various strategies. These include long-term contracts with semiconductor suppliers, forming joint ventures to increase capacity with lower-tier suppliers, or even acquiring vendors outright. Directed-buy agreements are another effective solution, allowing companies to specify preferred vendors to their suppliers, ensuring continuity and protection of investments. Additionally, increasing inventory and warehouse investments can be a more cost-effective solution compared to the high expenses associated with supply chain disruptions.

By adopting these strategies, companies can better navigate the complex and rapidly changing semiconductor procurement landscape.

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