The high‑tech industry is navigating a new era, defined by uncertainty and increasing fragmentation. As fabs become more complex, automated, and data‑driven, semiconductor manufacturers are re-evaluating how they manage materials visibility, traceability, and control across every stage of production.

In our inaugural session of our new series, The Intelligence Brief, we’ll be joined by Mark Thirsk, Managing Partner at Linx Consulting Inc., to explore the technologies, standards, and operational models redefining next‑generation materials monitoring - and what this shift means for the entire ecosystem.