Navigating Silicon Scarcity

​Sourcing top-tier AI and enterprise hardware in 2026 is no longer just a pricing negotiation; it is a direct battle against physical manufacturing capacity. The global tech supply chain is hitting severe bottlenecks caused by the extreme scarcity of advanced chip packaging technologies. For procurement and operations executives, securing a predictable supply of silicon requires a deep operational understanding of advanced foundry mechanics, outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) partnerships, and manufacturing design.

​To lead this briefing, Delphi is convening our Manufacturing and Supply Chain cohort with Thomas Chiang. Thomas brings 30 years of cross-functional experience navigating the entire semiconductor product lifecycle, including leadership roles at Gartner, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, and Broadcom .

​This closed-door session bypasses high-level market theory to deliver a straightforward, practical playbook for hardware sourcing. Operating from Hsinchu, Taiwan, Thomas will share frameworks for managing unexpected foundry yield crises, diversifying OSAT dependencies, and embedding design-for-manufacturability practices to accelerate your high-volume production timelines .