Construction + Economy, Lighting Industry
Lighting Industry Supply Chain Continues to Change
David Shiller May 4, 2022
A recent LEDs Magazine article laid out ways that the lighting industry supply chain problems are not only changing constantly, but likely getting worse:
- Shanghai lockdowns for roughly 6 weeks are significantly impacting both factories and the port there, adding delays. Shanghai is the world’s largest shipping port.
- The war in Ukraine is impacting steel, aluminum, and some other commodity prices.
- The microchip shortage continues to impact drivers and smart lighting components.
- Commodity prices in general continue to rise.
- Long-term container backlogs at US ports have eased, however, providing one bright spot.
You can read the full story here.
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David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and President of Lighting Solution Development, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has co-chaired ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.
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