PEI-Genesis a global leader in the design and assembly of custom engineered connectors and cable solutions, has been named an authorized distributor for the Positronic full line of products in the Americas. “Adding Positronic strengthens our line-up of the industry’s top connector brands and enhances our extensive and unmatched high mix, low volume value-added capabilities,”…
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Supply chain businesses are increasing turning to social media to communicate their brand personality, educate their audience, and monitor their industry sector. In the world of Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, supply chain and logistics companies should not forget about one of the most underrated tools in the social media toolbox: a company blog hosted…
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Electronics executives and industry experts are all over the map regarding the impact of U.S. and China tariffs on component supplies, OCMs, distributors and their customers. One thing is crystal clear – tariffs, or “taxes,” in one form or another are going to be passed on to buyers. Research and investment firm Morgan Stanley projects…
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San Jose, California: RFMW Ltd. announces a distribution agreement with SiTime, the market leader in MEMS timing. Under the agreement, RFMW is franchised for worldwide marketing and sales of SiTime’s portfolio of MEMS based timing solutions. RFMW Ltd. is a specialized distributor providing customers and suppliers with focused distribution of RF and microwave components as well as specialized component-engineering support.…
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During a time when the electronics sector is experiencing unprecedented component shortages, the independent electronics distribution channel becomes a critical strategy for many OEMs. The key to real success, though, is building those relationships before the hard times start. We sat down with two executives from Fusion Worldwide, which sources, stocks and delivers electronic components…
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Officially, Manufacturing Day falls on Friday, October 5. Thousands of North American Manufacturers are throwing open their doors to give the general public a sense of just how cool today’s manufacturing really is. The Founding Partner Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, which started the idea of Manufacturing Day, list a variety of benefits for OEMs who…
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In the summer months, the employment market is flooded with newly minted graduates. In an environment where there are more supply chain, logistics, and related jobs than there are qualified candidates, this can be an opportune season to attract talent. Today, pursing a job at a startup, particularly a high-tech, electronics startup is all the…
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Ongoing high demand for electronic components contributed to Arrow Electronics Inc.’s double-digit growth in the second quarter (Q2) of 2018. Sales reached $7.39 billion, an increase of 15 percent from sales of $6.42 billion in Q2 2017. Second-quarter net income of $170 million, or $1.92 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $100 million, or $1.11 per…
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An increased number of companies in the semiconductor area are seeking to hire “Allocation Managers” for their supply chain ranks. Many of the job descriptions include simple requirements such as “Allocation management in case of tight supply situations.” But what types of skills are they really seeking in these managers and what does it take…
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Increasingly organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology is appearing on the bill of materials (BOM) for many buyers. As technology evolves, the bill of material (BOM) for some new products will change along change as well, bringing new product lines, new vendors, and a variety of supply chain changes. We want to help buyers get…
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