Are parts that keep your line running in the crosshairs for discontinuance? When production re-locates, not all parts make the move. Chip companies will make economically-driven decisions on what parts to support. The result: a wave of end-of-life notifications in...
The ever-increasing demand for components adds ongoing pressure to the electronic supply chain. Accepting electronic supply chain disruptions as a long-term trend brings up big questions about the health of your strategies. The vast reach of the Internet of Things is...
Sourcing components for your high-reliability applications presents a challenge even in the best times. When faced with hard-to-find components, indirect sources can help relieve pressure. But first, you have to know where to look. High-reliability...
Your excess electronic component inventory has more to offer you. Don’t let your excess inventory occupy valuable storage space when you could move it quickly through a consignment program. We’ve talked a lot about the shortage market and the threat of continuous...
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...
Focusing on long-term materials management and optimizing capital planning can shore up your shortage mitigation plan. 2018 and 2020 showed us that electronic component shortage is turning into a continuous issue for the supply chain. Natural disasters, industrial...
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...
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,...
Recent global events, ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to unexpected weather calamities, disrupted supply chains made sourcing high-reliability parts challenging. Here’s how the right partner can help. As the global electronics supply chain continues to increase in...
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...
