The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $30.5 billion for the month of October 2016, an increase of 3.4 percent from last month’s total of $29.5 billion and 5.1 percent higher than the October 2015 total of $29.0 billion. All monthly sales numbers are compiled by the World Semiconductor…
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Semiconductor suppliers to the Internet of things (IoT) and automotive markets received an early Christmas present in the form of a double-digit IC market growth forecast over the next five years. However, all electronic component manufacturers serving these markets should also get a nice bump in sales. Buyers also will benefit as component makers focus…
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One in every three organizations report losses of more than $1 million over the last year due to supply chain disruptions, according to the Supply Chain Resilience 2016 Report. The biggest negative impacts on the companies include loss of productivity, cost of working, and damage to brand. A key finding of the Business Continuity Institute …
DetailsSome might say that 2016 was the year of supply chain disruptions. Unfortunately, 2017 is likely to be very similar. Especially in the electronics supply chain, with its global reach and quickly changing demands, managing and planning for the unexpected is critical. Damages, late shipments, and quality issues top the list of the biggest disruptors,…
DetailsCUI and Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, have teamed up to offer their customers a robust portfolio of DoE Level VI and CoC Tier 2-compliant external AC-DC adapters. On February 10, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) published a revision to its EISA 2007 external power supply (EPS) efficiency standard, increasing the minimum efficiency requirements as well…
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During the recent US presidential campaign, most press coverage of the now president-elect Donald Trump was focused on his constant stream of controversial comments, his attacks on opponents — especially on Hillary Clinton — and his style of communication at public appearances, and on social media. The main policy issues Trump touched on during the…
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Purchasing and supply management executives expect they’ll be buying more from their suppliers next year as the U.S. economy continues the recovery that began in 2009. More than two-thirds – 67 percent — of manufacturing respondents to the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Semiannual Economic Forecast expect their 2017 revenue will exceed 2016’s. The ISM’s…
DetailsPowerbox (PRBX), one of Europe’s largest power supply companies, and a leading force for four decades in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, announced the addition of Fusion Sourcing Group as one of their manufacturing sales representative partners on the East Coast. Headquartered in NJ, with local offices in NY, NJ, Eastern PA, DE, MD, and…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc. announces today that it has been named the High Service Distributor of the Year for 2016 by Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe. The company cited Mouser for increased sales and customer acquisition. “We have been very impressed with Mouser’s activity to promote Panasonic in Europe,” commented Maximilian Jakob, Panasonic’s Product Director, Product Marketing…
DetailsAvnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced the promotion of Graham McBeth to the role of president of Premier Farnell Plc, effective immediately. McBeth will report directly to Gerry Fay, president, global business units, Avnet. In his new role, McBeth will be responsible for the strategic direction, day-to-day operations and performance…
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