As reported by the Taiwan technology news site DigiTimes, Taiwan PC component makers have been asked to step up their supply levels for imminent peak demand.
According to reports, PC ODMs [Original Design Manufacturers] Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics, Wistron and Inventec have asked component makers to increase supply volumes by 40-50% more than normal levels as comparted to previous years. The requested supply increaseis linked to greater expected peak demand for PCs in China prior to the 2012 Lunar New Year in late January, say component makers.
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The raised orders reflect 20-25% higher Lunar New Year peak demand than in past years, says the report, owing to worries about labor shortages in China. Labor shortages usually happen before the Lunar New Year, said sources, but are particularly severe this year, while not only occurring in coastal areas, but also in inner regions, said certain sources. Whether shipments of PCs will increase along with the demand for component supplies hinges on vendors' order volumes, noted the report.
Source: Taiwan PC component makers asked to supply for peak demand before 2012 Lunar New Year (digitimes.com)
