The supply chains for electronics businesses are complex, complicated ecosystems with a lot of moving parts, different players up and down the line, and a spate of documents running back and forth between them. The smallest cough or hiccup at any point can send ripples through the process, causing disruptions that can lead to errors…
DetailsMolex Electronic Technologies, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of electronic solutions, announced today that the company has agreed to acquire the Connected Vehicle Solutions (“CVS”) division of Laird Limited, owned by funds managed by Advent International. Laird CVS specializes in the design, development and delivery of vehicle antenna systems, smart device integration and vehicle connectivity…
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It’s one thing to rave about the benefits that IoT will deliver to a distribution center, but it’s another to get a look at how it really adds value and provides actionable insights. Let’s take a look at one experience I had recently. Recently, I was at a prospect site for a pilot demonstrating our…
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As the list of disruptive supply chain technologies explodes, more and more organizations are recognizing the potential competitive advantage of being early adopters. Advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles and robots, and blockchain each have then potential, when implemented well, to help organizations optimize the supply chain. These technology innovations…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, announces a global distribution agreement with Virtium, a leading provider of solid-state drive (SSD) and memory solutions in the industrial embedded market. The Virtium portfolio, now available from Mouser Electronics, includes the industry-leading StorFly® and TuffDrive® SSDs, memory modules and other…
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You expect a warehouse management solution (WMS) to deliver process improvements to your facility. But what might be less apparent is the WMS domino effect, or the efficiencies and cost savings an organization experiences in areas other than the warehouse or distribution center. A great WMS solution can boost employee and management morale, improve overall…
DetailsIC Insights’ September Update to The McClean Report shows that as a result of a 51% forecasted increase in the China pure-play foundry market this year, China’s total share of the 2018 pure-play foundry market is expected to jump by five percentage points to 19%, exceeding the share held by the rest of the Asia-Pacific…
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Analysts report that DRAM prices have reached an inflection point and will post lower average selling prices (ASPs) in the fourth quarter. Spot prices for DRAMs have fallen since the beginning of the year and dropped to below-contract levels in in June. That’s an indication of declining prices across the overall market, according to market…
DetailsSager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, is now stocking TRACO Power’s TSP Series 72-600 Watt AC-DC, DIN Rail power supplies. The TSP series comprises high performance DIN-rail mount power supplies designed for reliable operation under difficult factory floor conditions. They provide a DC-OK…
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Fitbit, maker of personal health and fitness technology OEM, has set itself an audacious goal: To make everyone in the world healthier. To that end, the company has a product portfolio that has evolved and changed quickly—a reality that means the supply chain has had to evolve along with it. Fitbit products are sold in…
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