Traditionally, the memory market follows a specific cycle characterized by highs and lows. This is a different set of circumstances that has led to a structural change in the memory market. Leading memory suppliers have now shifted their entire production strategy to focus on one specific market: artificial intelligence.

Procurement teams must look beyond pricing and availability. Buyers should consider their product's lifecycle, future obsolescence, and supply chain disruption risk when selecting a component and supplier. Building a sourcing strategy that includes alternatives and a diversified supplier portfolio can help reduce overall design risk.

Sourceability regularly helps OEMs and EMS providers navigate complex markets, such as the ongoing memory shortage. By leveraging our global sourcing support, franchise partnerships, and end-to-end lifecycles solutions, customers can reduce their exposure to severe price fluctuations and production shutdowns due to part unavailability.