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...
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...
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...
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...
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...