📊Executive Summary

TrendForce predicts a significant rise in server DRAM prices by 10 to 15 percent in Q2 2021, driven by reduced output from chipmakers who have prioritized mobile device memory over server DRAM. This price increase is attributed to a supply shortage as demand from data center service providers surges due to the ongoing work-from-home trend. The article highlights that some buyers may face cost increases of up to 20 percent quarter-over-quarter, with a year-over-year price increase forecasted at 40 percent. The implications for procurement teams are clear: the memory market is tightening, and strategic sourcing decisions will be crucial to manage costs and ensure supply continuity....