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… The usual countermeasures expected from the likes of TSMC, Samsung, and SK hynix include optimizing production processes, limiting output, or raising prices to account for higher shipping costs. …
… Interestingly, if you have put your hopes in NAND manufacturers increasing supply, well, there are no plans for now, considering that, with DRAM shortages, companies lik e Samsung and SK hynix are looking to reallocate production lines to NAND, driving up NAND contract prices to ultimately ensure m… …
… Given that NAND production is being cut by manufacturers, the intention would likely be to raise contract prices to ensure the resources dedicated to the production lines yield maximum profits. …
… However, all production will be directed towards server-grade customers. …
… Other manufacturers, including SK Hynix and Kioxia, are also preparing additional price increases. - Sedaily It is reported that NAND prices alone have surged by 450% last year, driven not just by demand from the AI sector, but also by manufacturers' struggle to balance DRAM and NAND production. …