The semiconductor industry experiences relatively frequent boom and bust cycles. But impacts of this cycle have resonated more broadly in the past two years, with a confluence of factors impacting an already delicate balance of supply and demand. With chip shortages...
As an art and a science, managing inventory requires agility, anticipation, and thorough planning. strategic inventory management is the best approach to anticipating your future needs while considering the best course of action for your current inventory. Here are...
As long component lead times and prices have begun waning for some, organizations are asking themselves: is now the right time to stock up for the future? Being prepared for the next period of instability will depend on the strategies you invest in and implement...
Around the world, prices are rising at rates not seen in decades. Although economists had predicted a global trend toward stabilization this year, world events have derailed these trends. Between geopolitical conflict and the delays due to lockdowns—particularly in...
The global nature of the electronics industry can make procuring quality electronic components — at the right number and the right price — a considerable challenge. Strategic access to the right global distribution network provides a way to quickly get inventory from...
