Excess Inventory: The Common Aftermath of Electronic Component Shortages
Being prepared for dramatic fluctuations in the electronics market isn’t an easy task. When it comes time for excess inventory after component shortages, is your company ready? The electronic component market is familiar with supply and demand imbalances. Shortages,...
4 Ways to Reduce Component Costs with a Supply Chain Partner
When trying to reduce component costs, the right supply chain partner can make a difference. Here’s how. Many global OEM and EMS companies, large and small, are aiming to reduce component costs as they search for cost-saving opportunities amidst the rising price...
Why Do Electronic Component Shortages Happen? Here’s How You Can Be Prepared.
Knowing how to handle and effectively mitigate electronic component shortages is crucial for any supply chain business. The fact is, another component shortage like the 2018 passives shortage will happen again. Understanding the causes and best practices for...
Strategically Sourcing Memory ICs in Today’s Electronics Industry
Strategically sourcing memory ICs in the electronics supply chain can be a challenge. Here are some insights to help your organization navigate this complex environment. Demand for high-end smartphones is driving the growth of the global DRAM market. Before the...
5 Predictions for 5G in the 2020 Electronics Industry
Here are some predictions for 5G, the latest technology trend to revolutionize our world, and how it will affect the 2020 electronics industry. The global development of 5G saw major breakthroughs in 2019: the first 5G phones emerged, the number of cities with 5G...
Texas Instruments Terminates Distribution Agreements: A Lesson in Remodeling Your Supply Chain
Texas Instruments terminates distribution agreements with three major distributors by the end of 2020. What actions should you take to secure your supply chain? In October 2019, Texas Instruments announced the termination of distribution agreements with three...
Automotive Electronic Components: An Emerging Industry to Watch
The industry for automotive electronic components is on the rise, spurred by consumer demand for high-end, technology-integrated vehicles. Here’s what to expect in the near future. Remember the electronic radios of the 1960s? We’ve certainly come a long way...
5 Ways 5G Will Impact the Healthcare Industry and the Electronics Manufacturers that Serve It
Implementing 5G into the healthcare industry will create new opportunities for physicians, patients, and electronics manufacturers. 5G is the latest and most popular technological trend within the electronics industry today. Consumers have been eying and speculating...