As far as my summary of the factors impacting on global logistics goes, I am happy to stand by that input as a general situation. However, I cannot specifically comment on some factors that might be specific to where or how the different suppliers source their components, or ship the completed units. In that context, each of the manufacturers will deal with sourcing and logistics as suits them, and also much depends on timing - when components might be delivered or units shipped.
As I have belaboured at some length, one characteristic that historians and contemporary commentators have noted is that it is a characteristic of Japanese society that leaders (political and commercial) are extremely reluctant to admit that things have turned to custard. They are absolutely not alone in this, but it seems to be to be particularly associated with the sense of loss of face in such situations. This tends to lead to silence when people would like an honest sitrep and admission, and a resulting further exacerbation of frustration by those left hanging.
So, in summary - I have provided a documented overview of the mayhem caused to global logistics in general, and the risks that those impose on the release of new technology. Much depends on how each company sources their product, its timing in relation to the release of such, but I have not attempted to excuse the silence on the subject.
I will simply observe that when there is a vacuum of information or hard facts, it is human nature for people to fill that in with speculation and conspiracy theories as a reflection of frustration. I would suggest that such a vacuum simply turns a technical issue into a matter of trust and that helps no-one.
cheers, TREVOR
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