New Year, New Continuity: Your Power Supply Plan for the Chinese New Year 2026
Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17 and runs through March 3. In the weeks before, during, and after the holiday, many manufacturers across China/East Asia reduce capacity or close temporarily, and logistics networks slow. If your builds depend on that region, a January plan is the difference between continuity and costly downtime.
What happens during the Chinese New Year and why it matters
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3–4 weeks before the holiday: As workers travel, production starts to taper.
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Around the holiday (≈2 weeks): Many factories shut down and logistics capacity slows down.
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After the holiday: Capacity ramps back gradually, and shipping congestion clears over several weeks.
The result: longer lead times, freight constraints, and potential stockouts into late February or March. Exactly when many teams are kicking off Q1–Q2 builds.
The core problem we’re solving
OEMs and manufacturers risk line stoppages and expediting costs if they wait to source power supplies during the Chinese New Year period.
The two‑part readiness plan (January)
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Advance ordering & reservations
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Issue January POs (including blanket orders) and schedule releases through March.
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Lock in allocations for your highest‑risk power supplies.
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Inventory & safety stock
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Build a temporary buffer for your top assemblies and service spares.
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Prioritize SKUs with limited alternates or long re‑qualification times.
Tip: Pair your PO plan with a simple risk review. Identify must‑hold SKUs, confirm release dates, and align logistics (split shipments, partials) where appropriate.
Why TRC Electronics
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Extensive collection of power supplies means faster selection and fewer surprises.
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Strong in‑stock positions and fast shipping to keep your lines running.
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Specialist support: a 5‑minute call to de‑risk your Q1–Q2 plan and secure what you need ahead of the rush.
New Year, New Continuity. Let’s keep your production on schedule.
Schedule a quick 5-minute call with our team of Power Experts to ensure you're powered through 2026!