Secure Supply Chains in the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries

• Foster transparency and acceptance of the challenges at every stage of the supply chain
• Raising awareness to change one’s own behavior and take preventive measures
• Developing practical solutions throughout the entire supply chain to manage production and operations without compromising quality
• Factory tour of the chip manufacturing facility at Texas Instruments

Between 2019 and 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions caused significant disruptions in global supply chains, resulting in a worldwide chip shortage. The resulting bullwhip effect led to excess inventory of electronic components among OEMs, CMs, and EMS providers in the SME sector.

With the workshop on September 29, 2026, in Freising, we aim to revisit the topic of supply chain management to discuss lessons learned and analyze how data transparency influences the efficiency of inventory management.

We aim to develop practical strategies to support SMEs in the efficient management and sustainable optimization of their inventories while simultaneously promoting the circular economy.

You can expect expert presentations from all stages of the value chain—IDM, distributors, end customers (global corporations and SMEs)—as well as from an academic perspective, including contributions from Texas Instruments, Infineon, AVNET, BMW, STW-Sensortechnik Wiedemann, the Fraunhofer Society, and the Technical University of Munich. The host, Texas Instruments, will offer a factory tour at the conclusion of the workshop.

Participation is free of charge.