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Smith in the News: “Watch: Alleviating the Semiconductor Supply Shortage”

Oct 29, 2021 | General

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SupplyChainBrain: “Watch: Alleviating the Semiconductor Supply Shortage”

Written by Robert J. Bowman

Art Figueroa, Smith’s Vice President of Operations and Quality, NA & EU, was recently featured on SupplyChainBrain, where he discussed the ongoing semiconductor shortage and steps manufacturers can take to mitigate its effects. He emphasized the need for greater supply-chain resiliency and proactive counterfeit-product prevention efforts.

Read article: “Watch: Alleviating the Semiconductor Supply Shortage”

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Smith in the News: “Watch: Alleviating the Semiconductor Supply Shortage”

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