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Supply chain update: in it for the long haul

Supply chain update: in it for the long haul

    Supply Chain

    November 12, 2021

    Global Logistics Crisis


    There’s not much sugar-coating it: in the context of global logistics chaos, our supply chain issues are expected to remain until the middle of 2022 at the earliest.

    Working with our Partners & Distributors to place longer-term orders, kitting of some products for added flexibility and procurement of components to support manufacturing and adding to our global logistics network.

    We continue to do everything we can to keep as many products on the shelf and available for you today as possible.

    However, despite these efforts, we are also seeing some members of the supply chain not being able to fulfil their supply agreements with our CEMs which is starting to impact the availability and lead time of some products, and potentially their cost.

    The supply / availability issues that we are encountering also introduce additional challenges like obtaining quotes for our products, so we request that you please bear with us when you are waiting for a quote as we really are doing our best to estimate in a continually changing environment.

    We thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding; we totally understand the frustration this can cause and assure you we are doing absolutely everything we can to minimise the impact on you.

    How can you play a part in the recovery?

    We know it all sounds quite negative, but despite the doom and gloom we are hopeful that things will start to improve next year.

    In the meantime, you can help by telling us about your needs for 2022/2023 then we can ensure that we can work together to deliver them.

    The further ahead you can predict your requirements, the more likely it will be that we can meet those needs. We’d be very happy to talk through your plans so please do get in touch – the more information we have about the longer-term future, the better prepared we can be to deliver what you need.

    Cambrionix is the leading provider of intelligent USB hubs for mass mobile device management. Cambrionix’s range of USB hubs, software and tools, support many of the world's biggest businesses to succeed across a range of industries including hardware and software development, technology, logistics, education, healthcare and retail.

    Find out more about our hubs, Cambrionix Connect software and Developer tools.

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    Q&A

    • Why can't SQA teams rely on simulators alone?

      Simulators cannot reproduce real-world hardware behaviours, OEM-specific differences, biometric flows, camera and performance constraints, or network variability. Final validation of any software release must run on physical devices to confirm it behaves correctly across the full range of devices your users own.

    • What causes device dropouts during automated testing?

      Device dropouts during automated testing are most commonly caused by USB infrastructure that cannot sustain the combined data and power demands of large device fleets under heavy workloads. Consumer-grade USB 2 and USB 3 hubs lack the bandwidth, stability, and power delivery capability required for enterprise-scale SQA environments. Purpose-built solutions with Thunderbolt architecture and intelligent Power Delivery eliminate this problem.

    • How does AI development affect real-device testing requirements?

      AI-assisted development increases the speed and frequency of software releases. Every release still requires validation on real hardware before deployment, which means the volume of real-device testing increases in direct proportion to the pace of AI-driven development. Teams that do not scale their real-device testing infrastructure risk becoming the bottleneck in an otherwise accelerated development pipeline.

    • What is intelligent Power Delivery in USB hub testing solutions?

      Intelligent Power Delivery (PD) allows a USB hub to consistently allocate the right level of charging power to each connected device based on its requirements and battery state. In SQA environments, this prevents devices from losing charge during long automated test runs, reduces unnecessary charging that degrades battery health over time, and ensures all tests complete successfully even under heavy parallel workloads.

    • How do Cambrionix hubs integrate with automated testing workflows?

      The Cambrionix Connect software provides an API and CLI for programmatic control of individual ports and devices. Teams can remotely manage device connectivity, reboot devices, schedule charging sessions, and monitor real-time device status without physical access to the lab. These capabilities can be combined with third-party tools such as Apple Configurator and other test automation frameworks, allowing teams to incorporate Cambrionix hubs into broader automated workflows and device management pipelines.

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