The pandemic is also affecting the technology industry, triggering a domino effect of problems. One of these is a processor shortage, which directly affects every industry that relies on semiconductors.
The automotive industry has suffered the biggest blow so far, but the problem could soon spread to the technology giants and the consumer electronics market.
Could even a giant like Apple face consequences and see production of the iPhone 12 delayed despite demand? Its dominant position and near-exclusive access to supplies from contractors give it the upper hand. However, analysts believe that the smartphone industry will also suffer losses due to the processor shortage, which will become apparent in the first half of 2021. This view was also expressed by a Microsoft representative and confirmed by AMD CEO Lisa Su.
For the time being, there seems to be no immediate solution to this issue, as the only way to increase semiconductor production is to build more manufacturing facilities.
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