The global chip shortage: What caused it, how long will it last? - TechRepublic

The global chip shortage: What caused it, how long will it last? - TechRepublic

"...The shortage is being felt acutely in the automotive industry and will for as long as two years, analysts say.
One of the issues is there isn't the return on investment to build foundries to satisfy the demand by the automakers, said Mario Morales, program vice president of the semiconductor group at IDC. 

Many are also not investing in "what we'd call legacy technology," Morales said.
Another problem is poor planning...Read all.