The Slow Burn Becomes a Flash Point
April 13, 2026
Electronic Component Lead Times in 2025–2026 A 12-month analysis of supply chain pressures, escalating lead times, and actionable strategies for procurement and engineering teams. The electronic components industry spent much of 2024 recovering from the whiplash of the pandemic-era shortage cycle. Inventory corrections ran their course, distributor buffers were rebuilt, and many procurement teams believed […]