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Responding to Lifetime Buy Events: How Do Organizational Biases Affect You?

Responding to Lifetime Buy Events: How Do Organizational Biases Affect You?

Market pressures force daily decisions with major tradeoffs in the world of electronic components purchasing. These decisions are impacted by the unique biases of the buyer. Lifetime buy events raise the stakes and bring biases into greater focus. Balanced supply...
The Art of Electronic Components Supply Forecasting

The Art of Electronic Components Supply Forecasting

Electronic components supply forecasting is a true balancing act that, when done right, can lead to cost reduction, timely order fulfillment, and satisfied customers. Consider these areas when planning ahead for supply and demand of electronic parts. Electronic...
3 Ways to be Prepared for Excess Inventory Conditions

3 Ways to be Prepared for Excess Inventory Conditions

Although the electronic components industry is currently in a shortage market, pursue best practices to prepare for the return of excess inventory conditions. Here are three ways to get ready. As the global electronics supply chain continues to increase in complexity,...
Independent Distributors Prove Indispensable During End-of-Life Market Imbalances

Independent Distributors Prove Indispensable During End-of-Life Market Imbalances

Electronics manufacturers have typically adopted a reactive approach to component end-of-life management. But it pays to be more proactive. Here are the pros and cons of some obsolescence strategies. Manufacturers in the military/aerospace and automotive industries...