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When the chips are down: How the semiconductor industry is dealing with a worldwide shortage

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A confluence of problems led to the semiconductor chip shortage Image: Reuters/Lim Huey Teng

Aaron Aboagye
Partner, McKinsey & Company
Ondrej Burkacky
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Abhijit Mahindroo
Partner, McKinsey & Company
Bill Wiseman
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
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The complexities of semiconductor production mean the current shortage won't lift immediately
The complexities of semiconductor production mean the current shortage won't lift immediately Image: McKinsey

The semiconductor industry has been profitable in recent years
The semiconductor industry has been profitable in recent years Image: McKinsey
The semiconductor industry has worldwide economic impact
The semiconductor industry has worldwide economic impact Image: McKinsey

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