The ECIA Independent Manufacturer Rep Council conducted extensive surveys of North American based distributors to identify the Best Practices used by manufacturers and their local representatives in the training of distributor personnel. Over 1,000 individuals were surveyed over a five-month period. From the insights gained from that research, the Council then developed extensive model training materials that…
TTI, Inc., a leading specialty distributor of electronic components, today announced industry veteran John Drabik is slated to join the company in early July of this year. In making the announcement, Mike Morton, TTI Chief Operating Officer, expressed that Drabik will be a Vice President and part of his organization, initially spending time working across…
As pandemic restrictions begin to transition toward a less restrictive environment, business managers across the country are planning and implementing their reopening strategies. Lessons have been learned through this crisis that will influence both near- and long-term plans and operating procedures. Looking at the state of the electronics components supply chain and the need to…
A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, a global leader in the electronic component distribution and supply chain services industry, announces the launch of its new corporate brand identity effective immediately. The A2 Global identity encompasses America II Electronics and Advanced MP Technology’s respective 40+ year legacies while redefining their future under a single, united brand. America…
Arrow Electronics, Inc. today announced it will team with the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) to facilitate technology innovation and advance related policy initiatives. SIA is an industry association whose membership represents 95 percent of U.S. semiconductor industry revenue. Arrow will be an active partner in SIA’s initiatives, focusing on technology innovation and global supply chain…
Richardson RFPD, Inc., an Arrow Electronics company, announced today the availability and full design support capabilities for a new platform of evaluation boards for Class D audio systems from GaN Systems Inc. GaN E-HEMT fast switching, low output capacitance (Coss), and zero reverse recovery charge (QRR) enable a new level of performance for Class D…
A survey of 500 IT professionals at companies of at least 1,000 employees in the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, Ireland and the UK., revealed that the transition to widespread remote work presented myriad business challenges and security risks for the employees on the front lines of IT security. This survey was conducted across industries and…
CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, today announced the opening of a newly expanded 8,400 square-foot Times Microwave Systems Midwest regional hub in Richardson, Texas. The new facility is designed from-the-ground-up to ensure Times Microwave’s Midwest OEM and MRO customers receive the industries’ highest levels of service and support. Targeting…
ECIA’s Chief Analyst Dale Ford has posted the latest survey results from ongoing research into what ECIA members are seeing and how they are responding as they manage the impact of COVID-19 crisis on the electronic components supply chain. The most recent results are from a survey ended on June 12th. The responses across a…
Allied Electronics & Automation is now offering pre-assembled bundles of its private-label RS Pro by Allied products aimed at helping commercial, office and manufacturing companies restart on-site operations, and remote workers be more productive and connected in their offsite office environments. As companies begin safely welcoming employees back to facilities, Allied has added a range…