The True Cost of Obsolete Components Never Shows Up on the Quote
Every procurement team that sources obsolete electronic components has faced the same scene. Three quotes land in the inbox for the same part number. One is dramatically lower than the other two. The business unit vice president wants the cheaper price, the engineer...
3 Ways Defense and Aerospace Companies Can Address Electronic Part Obsolescence
In defense and aerospace, OEMs must strike a balance between the decades-long lifecycles of their products with internal electronic components that can become obsolete in less than five years. But just because your component may be approaching obsolescence, doesn’t...
The End-of-Life Chip Shortage, Explained
The current state of the supply chain is primed to drive a large number of older semiconductors into short supply, and the effects could be significant. The current chip shortage has been making headlines for years, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. But as this...