--- title: Phoenix Display Blog | LCD description: LCD | Phoenix Display Blog discussing displays, supplier issues, and engineer tips for new designs. --- [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/logo.png)](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/) - [Products](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/products/) - [Color TFT LCD Displays](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/product/color-displays/) - [Monochrome LCD Displays](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/monochrome-displays/) - [Custom LCD & TFT Displays](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/custom-lcd-display-2/) - [FAQs](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/faqs-video/) - [About Phoenix Display](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/about/) - [Blog](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog) - [Get Started](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/contact/) ![phoenix-blog-bg-1](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/phoenix-blog-bg-1.png "phoenix-blog-bg-1") # Phoenix Display LCD Blogs ## [Preventing LCD Supply Chain Delays](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/preventing-lcd-supply-chain-delays) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / July 10, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Preventing%20LCD%20Supply%20Chain%20Delays.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/preventing-lcd-supply-chain-delays) Preventing LCD Supply Chain Delays Delivery issues often stem from poor communication and deprioritization, not production bottlenecks Mid-volume OEMs are at risk when suppliers don’t build in safety stock or escalation plans Warning signs include vague updates, prototype delays, and one-way communication Prevent costly delays by working with an ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/preventing-lcd-supply-chain-delays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/preventing-lcd-supply-chain-delays#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-display), [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [Custom Designs](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/custom-designs) ## [What To Do When Your Manufacturer Stops Producing Your Part](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-manufacturer-stops-producing-your-part) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / March 19, 2024 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Finding%20A%20New%20LCD%20Screen%20Supplier%20Partner.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-manufacturer-stops-producing-your-part) There are few factors that can alter a product’s future as potentially dramatically as component obsolescence can. If your supplier tells you that one of your LCD parts will be obsolete, do you have any recourse? Do you have to make major manufacturing changes? Is there a way to prevent such an outcome entirely? Here are some answers to these ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-manufacturer-stops-producing-your-part) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-manufacturer-stops-producing-your-part#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [LCD Manufacturing](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-manufacturing), [component obsolescence](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/component-obsolescence) ## [Common Mistakes When Integrating LCD Displays in Electronic Product Manufacturing](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/common-mistakes-when-integrating-lcd-displays-in-electronic-product-manufacturing) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / August 21, 2023 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Phoenix_Display_July_Blog_Image-1.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/common-mistakes-when-integrating-lcd-displays-in-electronic-product-manufacturing) When purchasing managers come to us for help, they’re usually either working on a new LCD display or frustrated by one of the five most prevalent problems with their existing display. Either way, we can help you figure out what to do next. If you’re creating a new design in electronic product manufacturing, read on for common mistakes to avoid. ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/common-mistakes-when-integrating-lcd-displays-in-electronic-product-manufacturing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/common-mistakes-when-integrating-lcd-displays-in-electronic-product-manufacturing#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [LCD Manufacturing](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-manufacturing), [custom LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/custom-lcd-display) ## [Why Cost Is Important, But Is The Last Reason To Think About Changing Suppliers](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-cost-is-important-but-is-the-last-reason-to-think-about-changing-suppliers-1) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / February 14, 2023 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/LCD%20Suppliers%20-%20Phoenix%20Display.jpeg) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-cost-is-important-but-is-the-last-reason-to-think-about-changing-suppliers-1) If you’ve read my bookand our posts, you’ve heard about the five main supply chain problems for LCD displays: obsolescence, delivery, quality, performance and cost. Many people think cost is a major driving force in why a manufacturer thinks about changing their supplier, but it’s actually the last one. Here’s a look at why LCD manufacturing cost ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-cost-is-important-but-is-the-last-reason-to-think-about-changing-suppliers-1) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-cost-is-important-but-is-the-last-reason-to-think-about-changing-suppliers-1#comments-listing) Topics: [Cost](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/cost), [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [LCD Manufacturing](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-manufacturing) ## [When It’s Time To Make Changes In Your LCD Supply Chain](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/when-its-time-to-make-changes-in-your-lcd-supply-chain) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / October 17, 2022 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_532946149-1.jpeg) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/when-its-time-to-make-changes-in-your-lcd-supply-chain) Most of our clients over the years come to us when they have an overwhelming, obvious problem. But how do you know if your problem is big enough to require major changes on your part? For example, could you improve supply chain performance and create a more optimized supply chain by changing suppliers? Here’s a look at the idea of making change, ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/when-its-time-to-make-changes-in-your-lcd-supply-chain) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/when-its-time-to-make-changes-in-your-lcd-supply-chain#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [Supply Chain](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/supply-chain) ## [Delivery - Second of 5 Problems - Why Would You Ever Call.... LCD Display Series](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained-0-0) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / November 19, 2020 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Image%20part%202%20delivery.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained-0-0) One of most common of the 5 problems is the actual delivery of your displays. Delivery is simply your schedule.... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained-0-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained-0-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Delivery](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/delivery), [Obsolescence](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/obsolescence), [Lead Time](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lead-time), [Quality](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/quality), [Cost](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/cost), [Performance](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/performance), [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [Phoenix Display International](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/phoenix-display-international), [new display products](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/new-display-products), [full-color LCD touchscreens](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/full-color-lcd-touchscreens), [custom LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/custom-lcd-display) ## [Obsolescence First of 5 Problems Why Would You Ever Call.... LCD Display Series](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained-0) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / June 16, 2020 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Obsolesence%20vid.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained-0) ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Delivery](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/delivery), [Obsolescence](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/obsolescence), [Lead Time](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lead-time), [Quality](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/quality), [Cost](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/cost), [Performance](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/performance), [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [Phoenix Display International](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/phoenix-display-international), [new display products](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/new-display-products), [full-color LCD touchscreens](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/full-color-lcd-touchscreens), [custom LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/custom-lcd-display) ## [Why Would You Ever Call....    5 problems of LCD displays Explained](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / May 08, 2020 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/5%20Prob%20vid%20%20thumbnail%20with%20play%20button.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained) ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-would-you-ever-call....-5-problems-of-lcd-displays-explained#comments-listing) Topics: [Delivery](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/delivery), [Obsolescence](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/obsolescence), [Lead Time](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lead-time), [Quality](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/quality), [Cost](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/cost), [Performance](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/performance), [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [Phoenix Display International](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/phoenix-display-international), [new display products](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/new-display-products), [full-color LCD touchscreens](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/full-color-lcd-touchscreens), [custom LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/custom-lcd-display) ## [What Does the USTR Tariff Mean to the LCD Display Industry?](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/what-does-the-trump-import-tariff-mean-to-the-lcd-display-industry) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / July 30, 2019 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/business-1845350_1920.jpg) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/what-does-the-trump-import-tariff-mean-to-the-lcd-display-industry) There’s been no shortage of news stories about the United States trade negotiations, most recently centering on the import tariff on China. If you aren’t fully familiar with the details, the purpose of this article is to provide some background. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) increased the China import tariff from 10 percent to 25 ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/what-does-the-trump-import-tariff-mean-to-the-lcd-display-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/what-does-the-trump-import-tariff-mean-to-the-lcd-display-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [Trump Import Tariff](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/trump-import-tariff), [LCD Manufacturing](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-manufacturing) ## [Everything you Need to Know about Capacitive Touch Panels](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-capacitive-touch-panels) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / April 18, 2019 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/untreated.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-capacitive-touch-panels) You’ve determined that you need a Capacitive touchpanel. Did you know about the different options available? And if so, how do you start figuring out which type will work best for your application?... 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