The impact on the global chip-making sector remains unclear, given semiconductor firms are adept at stockpiling essential components and the operations in North Carolina are expected to eventually resume.
“Our crucible suppliers have sufficient inventory to meet our needs,” GlobalWafers said in a statement. “The supply chain is resilient enough to manage a temporary disruption in upstream material. Adequate inventories are maintained throughout, and we do not anticipate any impact on our ability to fulfil committed orders.”