Original electronics manufacturers using high-reliability parts benefit from having the right partner. Here’s a look at three things that a strategic partner can bring to the table for these specialized buys. Some OEMs, especially those in the defense, aerospace,...
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. No single approach to end-of-life management of components fits...
For electronic manufacturers, failing to secure much needed parts in a timely way is a real-world nightmare. Let’s look at a handful of strategies that combat long electronic component lead times. Increasingly long electronic component lead times have been plaguing...
Negotiating lower per part prices only does so much to reduce costs. Here are some unexpected ways to capture component cost savings when sourcing. Manufacturers are always on the lookout for cost-cutting measures. Particularly in the hardware market, fraught with...
Can your electronics inventory sustain the impact of unexpected events? Here are 3 inventory management strategies to mitigate the threat of shortages The global scope of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the electronics industry makes them particularly...
St. Petersburg, FL, USA (PRWeb) Jan. 18, 2020 – A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, a global leader in the electronic component distribution and supply chain services industry, announced today the appointment of Anthony Andriano as its new Chief Financial Officer and...
St. Petersburg, FL, USA (PRWeb) Jan. 13, 2021 – A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, a global leader in the electronic component distribution and supply chain services industry, today announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art distribution facility located in the...
Obsolete parts are an unavoidable supply chain conundrum for electronics manufacturers — and, often, solid distribution partnerships are the best path toward smoothing out the end-of-life timeline for critical components. Original component manufacturers (OCMs) build...
2020 will likely be marked with lead-time and shortage challenges. Here are 5 ways to build a thriving post-pandemic supply chain. It seems that the world is finally starting to edge past the worst of the Covid-19 crisis, spurring a potential rebound of the...
Shifting trade policies and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis forced the electronics industry in 2020 to adapt even as OEMs struggled to manage shortage mitigation and fluctuating demand. As this year ends, the electronics industry has emerged leaner, stronger, and...