Global Shortages & Extended lead times
As we start 2022 and reflect back on 2021 it is clear that Covid continues to have an adverse effect on availability of products within the cable and electronics industry. The global shut down of factories meant that raw materials weren't coming through the supply chain and the industry has been unable to catch up on the shortfall even 2 years later.
Standard lead times for cable have gone from a 6-8 week lead time on new production to anywhere between 22-62 weeks ( yes 62 weeks ), As customers find they are unable to source " normal" standard products they are increasing their stock orders which is further compounding the manufacturing capacity issues.
In some case the raw plastic , PUR , Telfon materials themselves are becoming difficult to source and with increased demands at production stages the whole supply chain is unable to fill the void between demand and supply.
We would recommend that customer consider 20 + weeks to be the new normal when looking at stock requirements for the foreseeable future and certainly through 2022.
Should you have trouble sourcing any cable requirements then please contact our sales team on sales@cablesandcomponents.com and we will do our best to search the market for a cable that suits your requirements.
