As the electronics industry plows through calendar Q4, murmurs of uncertainty around 2019 are surfacing. Analysts say there’s a possibility that demand for electronic components will cool in 2019, and tariffs continue to fuel uncertainty throughout the electronics supply chain. “Semiconductor memory ASPs are going to fall. Semiconductor sales are going to decline. The U.S…
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For months and even years, the electronics industry has been trying to raise awareness and agree upon definitions on block chain. At the same time, use cases remain rare but that may be on the cusp of changing as a few early adopters blaze the trail. Foxconn, a large electronics contracts manufacturers who is well…
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The nation’s leading factory index dropped to its lowest level in six months as manufacturers try to manage through trade tensions, transportation shortages and a slowdown in orders. The Institute for Supply Management’s PMI decreased 2.1 percentage points to 57.7 percent in October, its lowest level since April. The PMI has declined for two consecutive…
DetailsMolex, a leading global manufacturer of electronic solutions, announced that Joe Nelligan officially begins his tenure as CEO today, following the retirement of current CEO Martin P. Slark. Nelligan, who was serving as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and President, brings over 30 years of Molex experience with him to the position. As CEO, Nelligan…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc. announces that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Sudo Systems, an innovator in high-performance embedded systems for next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As part of the agreement, Mouser Electronics becomes an authorized distributor of Sudo Systems’ groundbreaking SudoProc system-on-module (SoM). This revolutionary, high-performance module drastically reduces development time and…
DetailsArrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today reported third-quarter 2018 sales of $7.49 billion, an increase of 9 percent from sales of $6.86 billion in the third quarter of 2017. Third-quarter net income of $177 million, or $1.99 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $134 million, or $1.50 per share on a…
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Is your organization’s costing system failing to provide the information you need to make informed decisions? Read on to learn how to do a quick assessment of the adequacy of your organization’s system. Most of us are familiar with the accounting systems our organizations use for external financial reporting. These systems prepare reports for a…
DetailsInfinite Electronics, Inc., a leading global supplier of electronic components serving the urgent needs of engineers through a family of highly recognized and trusted brands, today announced the appointment of Penny Cotner as President and Chief Executive Officer. Current Chief Executive Officer Terry Jarnigan will be transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman. The changes…
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Globalization has transformed the way we buy and sell products. For industrial organizations, product sales are no longer the primary source of profit, which means product-oriented organizations are faced with more pressure than ever before to adapt their business structure to outcome-based models and accommodate more aftermarket services. Servitization gains momentum The shift to services…
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Montreal, Canada – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, is awarding $2500 tuition reimbursements to the first four new hires who attended their career fairs and recruitment events in Montreal. Future Electronics has participated in career fairs and other recruiting and networking events at several educational institutions, including Concordia University and McGill University in…
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