Intel’s CPU Supply Shortage to Negatively Impact Supply Chain

Intel’s (INTC) 14nm (nanometer) manufacturing capacity has been unable to meet the growing demand for CPUs (central processing units) from PC and server OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). This supply shortage has been worsening as we near the holiday season, forcing OEMs to reduce their shipment goals for the second half of the year. While it’s true that Intel’s slow transition to the 10nm node has hindered the 14nm manufacturing capacity, this strong demand is another reason for the growing supply shortage.