Whistler Newsletter Autumn 2023

Procurement Simplified www.whistler.technology COMPONENT SOURCING QUALITY ASSURANCES SECTOR EXPERTISE SEARCH ENGINE COMPONENT Solving electronic component sourcing problems that other suppliers can’t This brings Bosch’s manufacturing network closer to its customer base in Asia, shortens delivery times and improves its competitiveness. Penang is now Bosch’s biggest location in Southeast Asia With the sustained global demand for chips in the automotive and consumer goods sectors, prominent semiconductor players such as Bosch are persistently broadening their semiconductor operations. Bosch has recently inaugurated a fresh testing hub dedicated to chips and sensors in Penang, Malaysia, at an expenditure of approximately 65 million euros. Capitalising on the increasing worldwide demand for chips Bosch revealed its intention to procure TSI Semiconductors, a chip manufacturer based in the United States. This strategic move involves a planned investment of $1.5 billion over the upcoming years, strategically aimed at capitalising on the increasing worldwide demand for chips, particularly within the automotive and electronics industries. Bosch opens new semiconductor test centre for chips and sensors in Malaysia Electronics component shortage is easing but continues to impact supply chains. How much time are your employees spending trying to chase down parts? How much is sourcing costing your company right now? Manufacturing demand is on the rise, fuelled by restricted supply, which in turn is extending lead times and driving up prices. This means that for the foreseeable future, manufacturers will continue to engage in intense competition for sought-after products. As a result, many manufacturers are caught in a challenging predicament when procuring electronic components. The catch 22 of electronic component sourcing Disruptions, fierce competition in sourcing, and fluctuating distributor lead times create instability throughout the layers of the electronics supply chain. The intensifying shortages have become so overwhelming that they verge on exhausting, making it arduous to allocate time and resources for contemplating alternative strategies and feasible implementation approaches. Whistler Technology can be the critical link in your supply chain Whistler Technology have provided flexible global sourcing solutions for hard to find or obsolete electronic components since 2001. Building up an extensive supplier database and supporting global customers across a range of industries. We can help you resolve your day-to-day supply chain imbalances and keep your business on track. Autumn 2023 Images: Bosch