Success is not just a matter of timing but if also finding the right context. That’s the story behind Google Glass reception. Its first foray ended in failure, but it has found a new context in which it could thrive. I remember when Google Glass was launched in 2013 as the ultimate wearable with a…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader that empowers innovation, has entered into a global distribution agreement with ROBOTIS, a leading developer and manufacturer of modular robotics and specialized smart servos, industrial actuators, manipulators, open-source humanoid platforms and robotic development solutions. The ROBOTIS portfolio, now available from Mouser Electronics, includes controllers, servos, and accessories that support…
DetailsSager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components, has been recognized by ZF Electronics with its Partners in Progress Award for 2016. ZF Electronics made the presentation at the 2017 Electronics Distribution Show (EDS) held May 15-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Partners in Progress is perhaps the most important award in our…
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It’s not uncommon today to see an empty store shelf when shopping. As a consumer, this can be a frustrating experience, especially if the item you need is out of stock. And from a supply chain perspective, an empty shelf is even more alarming, as it represents lost revenue – for both the retailer and…
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By now, chances are good that you’ve considered moving some or all of your supply chain technology to the cloud. Or at the very least, you’ve heard about the advantages of cloud-based supply chain management (SCM) and wondered if such a strategy is right for you. If you’re still on the fence, this article will…
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Players in the electronic components industry agree that sales have increased steadily in the first half of 2017. Strong demand across all sectors, particularly industrial automation and automotive, has led to increased lead times across several component segments. ECIA’s latest North American distribution report for the first half of 2017 indicates that lead times for…
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Is retail dead? This became the crux of the matter when I found myself invited to pitch in front of a leading retailer at the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech. It was an exciting opportunity that was dulled when the name of the retailer was revealed. They are losing market share to…
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Increasingly, we live in a digital world. Organizations, then, are looking for ways to invest in systems and platforms that enhance their operational performance in ways that make them stand out from the crowd for their customers. By choosing the right systems, organizations can enhance a variety of business goals, including on-time delivery, inventory turns,…
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Legally, companies can be subject to strict liability if the products they furnish to consumers do not meet the expectations for ordinary use that consumers have. In other words, even if you are as diligent as you can possibly be in component checkouts, you can still be strictly liable for products that neither you nor…
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I’ve always been skeptical about the added value of those many weeks spent trying to renegotiate and obtain fair prices for the electronic components we purchase. Given the number of references, it looks more like inefficient data exchange sessions than real negotiations to seek win-win situations. However, this is likely to change, and that’s truly…
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