# #SupplyChain in the news

October 21, 2026 at 09:28 AM

> Dell CEO Warns of Intensifying Global Memory Shortage · Chinese OEMs Recycle Old DRAM for New Smartphones · Dell Raises Shipping Prices for High-End Monitors

[Dell CEO Warns of Intensifying Global Memory Shortage](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/dell-ceo-warns-of-intensifying-global-memory-shortage-0cc331d6>)
*October 21, 2026 at 09:28 AM* - Michael Dell predicts AI data-center demand will cause significant DRAM and high-bandwidth memory deficits through 2027.

[Chinese OEMs Recycle Old DRAM for New Smartphones](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/chinese-oems-recycle-old-dram-for-new-smartphones-41d98a6c>)
*October 20, 2026 at 03:53 PM* - Smartphone manufacturers are repurposing memory modules from older devices to meet production targets and manage rising component costs.

[Dell Raises Shipping Prices for High-End Monitors](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/dell-raises-shipping-prices-for-high-end-monitors-c360e535>)
*October 18, 2026 at 05:56 PM* - Dell is increasing shipping fees for mid-range and premium monitors by 3% to 5% this October to offset rising logistical costs.

[Notebook Shipments May Decline Through 2027](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/notebook-shipments-may-decline-through-2027-efaadd5c>)
*October 13, 2026 at 05:44 PM* - TrendForce warns that rising component costs and supply chain shifts could trigger a significant drop in global notebook shipments by 2027.