The high demand for electronic devices during the pandemic has caused disruption to the microchip manufacturing business. In addition, recent severe weather conditions and other global factors have caused disruption to the plastics manufacturing business, with many industries experiencing delays in production and samples.
From raw material shortages to shutdown of production plants to transportation delays, the ripple effects of plastic shortage throughout the supply chain has hindered many manufacturers from fulfilling their customers’ orders for essential end-products, such as electrical components and consumer goods. Beyond scarcity of raw materials, jobs in the manufacturing and transportation industries have also been impacted, further crippling production. As a result, manufacturers are urgently seeking solutions for material substitution. To avoid the disruption and economic impacts the shortage could cause your company, UL can support your business and help accelerate your time to market.
We are well versed in material substitutions and the steps needed to keep your project moving, and we are poised and ready to accelerate the process to help you combat delays. We can provide you with a quick and complimentary quote. We understand the impact on your business and are committed to meeting your time-to-market needs.
Visit our dedicated webpages for news, resources, and links to tools like UL Product iQ® and UL Prospector® databases that can help you to quickly locate UL Certified products components, materials and ingredients. If you missed our complimentary webinar, “Managing your Supply Chain Disruption: Material Substitutions,” the recording will also be available on this page.
For microchip shortages, visit www.UL.com/news/global-semiconductor-chip-shortage-sourcing-new-substitutes.
For plastic manufacturing shortages, visit www.UL.com/news/plastics-supply-chain-disruption-sourcing-alternative-materials.
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