Due to the boom of the ever-growing Internet of Things (IoT), a heavy usage of consumer electronics, and the move towards more complex safety and infotainment systems in automobiles, demand for resistors is on the rise. Automotive, mobile device, and factory automation applications are all fueling demands. Because of this, manufacturers in these industries are…
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the technology sector continue on an upward trend in 2017, although at a slower pace. For purchasers this could translate into growing component obsolescence or it could mean a chance to negotiate better pricing for more products from fewer suppliers. Global M&As in the first half of 2017 increased 8.4…
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Shenzhen, China ESM-China , a leading electronics management title published by AspenCore, the world’s largest media group within the technical electronics sector, held the 2017 Electronic Component Distributor Awards and Global Distribution and Supply Chain Leader Summit today at Marco Polo Shenzhen Hotel in Shenzhen, China. A total of 41 outstanding companies were awarded at…
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You can’t really blame financial analysts for their skepticism on current component demand. The last time the electronics supply chain took orders at face value the industry was left with $13 billion in semiconductor excess alone. Everyone from component manufacturers through OEMs had to write down or write off millions of dollars’ worth of inventory. At…
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Our cars are quickly evolving from being mechanical machines to electronic powerhouses offering a broad variety of capabilities. These newchanges are going to drastically change the demands on the electronics supply chain. “Big changes are underway in the passenger care market, said Richard Dixon, senior principal analyst at IHS Markit at the recent Electronic Components…
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When people talk about “RoHS” they tend to mean the European Union’s “Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment” Directive, 2011/65/EU. The fact is that there are an increasing number of RoHS-like regulations in different markets around the world. Each one has a different regulatory environment and agenda that…
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With some component lead times stretching as far as 30+ weeks, OEMs and EMS providers are booking orders farther out than usual. Although this generally spurs unbridled optimism in the supply chain, some analysts are concerned about the validity of this demand. When component availability gets tight, OEMs and EMS providers have, in the past,…
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Privately held LevaData today announced the debut of its flagship product, Leva, the world’s first AI advisor for strategic sourcing and procurement. Leva is purpose-built for strategic supply chain and procurement professionals and uniquely combines multiple AI technologies with intelligent assistance to drive savings throughout the supply chain. Leva’s most significant and transformative innovation…
DetailsApple has recently stepped up its claims about how it intends to eventually move towards a sustainable production model for its iPhones by using recycled components. Earlier this year, for example, Apple introduced the concept to “stop mining the earth altogether” for its iPhone production in its “Environmental Responsibility Report.” In that document, Lisa Jackson,Apple’s…
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In today’s digital age, companies are increasingly turning to technology to redefine how they do business and gain a competitive edge. Flagged as the 4th industrial revolution, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is the newest solution transforming operational processes. A recent report indicates that 72% of enterprises will utilize this technology in some form by 2019.…
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