is by making a financial commitment to the manufacturer over a specific period of time , for a specific volume of inventory .
Q . WHY DOES STOCKPILING CHIPS MEAN STORAGE FACILITIES NEED UPGRADING ?
» Semiconductors cannot be stored in ambient storage facilities . A high percentage of third-party logistic companies have storage areas that aren ’ t air-conditioned or humidity controlled . The careful handling of semiconductors is a significant challenge for such companies . For them , it ’ s primarily about the footprint on the storage facility floor , and shipping inner and outer box quantities .
Semiconductors are delivered inside vacuum-sealed packaging , which means warehousing facilities need a special environment and experienced , trained employees to open the packages , remove the quantities the manufacturer requires , ship them according to their specifications to protect them , and then repackage them for future delivery .
It ’ s a more sophisticated fulfilment and warehousing environment than what is available in most storage facilities today , so upgrades are needed to handle the chips properly .
The Partstat environment and warehouse staff are equipped to handle and store semiconductors and electrical components appropriately . Our facility in Florida is airconditioned and it ’ s a humidity-controlled environment . Plus , we have a semiconductor vault designed for irreplaceable or obsolete components . It has a 1,000lb door , and is fireproof and hurricane proof . logistic companies have storage areas that aren ’ t air-conditioned or humidity controlled . The careful handling of semiconductors is a significant challenge for such companies . For them , it ’ s primarily about the footprint
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» SInnovators and disruptors such as Steve Jobs and Elon Musk . We didn ’ t know we needed the iPhone until it was developed , and now it ’ s a necessity for many of us .
Q . WHAT IS END-OF-LIFE INVENTORY ?
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