Over the past few days, cases of the spread of COVID-19 in China are very worrying, some areas have had to go into lockdown. This condition has an impact on the Samsung memory semiconductor factory.
Samsung's factory in Xian processes 250,000 wafers per month, accounting for 40 percent of the company's total NAND flash production. When Xian went into lockdown on December 22, 2021, Samsung Electronics operated the facility flexibly, with personnel remaining within the factory.
This time, the factory had no operational problems because Xian authorities had allowed employees to work in the production facility. However, if the lockdown is prolonged, production will definitely be disrupted.
Because if logistics are hampered due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the supply of raw materials can be hampered and product delivery can be delayed.
The US Chamber of Commerce in China estimates that the lockdown in Shanghai caused logistical disruptions to 57 percent of companies doing business in China. Quanta Computer, the main manufacturer of Apple's MacBooks, has stopped manufacturing operations. Samsung Electronics is also experiencing disruptions in laptop production.
Samsung reportedly already plans to export its production to Texas, in a large factory that occupies 1200 acres. But until now there is no information on the opening date.
In addition, Samsung Electronics has decided to increase the use of recycled parts in smartphone repairs as part of its environmental efforts.
"The company is considering implementing
implement a manufacturer's certified parts program; for repair of mobile devices in the first half of this year. The company aims to reduce the burden on consumers; and negative impact on the environment through the use of recycled materials," said a Samsung spokesperson as reported by Gizmochina.
If this program is available, the cost of repairing a damaged display will be lower. Samsung Electronics plans to increase consumer confidence by ensuring the quality and performance of remanufactured parts at a level that matches the new parts