With the new coronavirus impacting global supply chains, supply chain leaders should focus on three impact areas for their initial crisis management, according to Gartner, Inc. ”As COVID-19 spreads globally, we are seeing increased supply chain disruption, but also changes in consumer spending habits,” said Sarah Watt, senior director analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain…
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Editors note: As developers realize IoT systems need more intelligence deployed to the edge to overcome latency, performance data privacy/security and bandwidth challenges, the Special Projects team at AspenCore Media explores the pursuit of that smarter edge: the what, why and where. It’s an effort — and an opportunity — that requires cooperation among component,…
DetailsRichardson RFPD, an Arrow Electronics company, today announced that it has entered into a global franchise agreement with MixComm Inc. MixComm is a New Jersey-headquartered start-up that bases its technology on RFSOI and mmWave breakthroughs developed at Columbia University’s CoSMIC lab led by Dr. Harish Krishnaswamy, MixComm’s co-founder and CTO. MixComm’s products address the critical…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, today announces a global distribution agreement with Ultraleap, a world leader in mid-air haptics and hand tracking. Through the agreement, Mouser is now stocking the Leap Motion Controller and two STRATOS™ haptic modules, making them available to a greater number of design engineers worldwide.…
DetailsSupply chain management solutions (software and services) integrate functions such as manufacturing, distribution, and production by holistically managing the information, material flow, financials, and others. They aim to achieve competitive advantage through enhanced customer service, optimized costs, increased revenue, and investments. Supply chain management solutions consist of integrated processes such as inventory control, production planning,…
DetailsECIA is pleased to announce David Loftus as CEO and President of the organization, replacing Bill Bradford, who steps down at the end of March. Over a 35 year career in high tech, Mr. Loftus has served in a broad range of senior executive positions, including Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Maxim…
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Today the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) revealed the first-round results of a survey focused on coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) business and supply chain impacts. Notably, nearly 75 percent of companies report supply chain disruptions in some capacity due to coronavirus-related transportation restrictions, and more than 80 percent believe that their organization will experience some…
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Electronic component manufacturers (OCMs) and their OEM/EMS customers say they don’t have much visibility into their partners’ supply chains. During the coronavirus outbreak, that visibility may determine how quickly the electronics industry bounces back from a prolonged China shutdown. A survey the ECIA conducted on Feb. 7 found a majority of OCMs didn’t know how…
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On International Women’s Day 2020, I’ve been contemplating the influence of some amazing women, all that I am lucky and proud to call friends and colleagues, that are shaping the digital transformation of the manufacturing and supply chain. They are examples and heroes to us all and the exemplify to theme of this year’s activity…
DetailsRaltron, a global leader in high performance frequency management components and antenna products, is pleased to announce Digi-Key as a global supply partner. Raltron is dedicated to improving the customer experience by streamlining the design and purchasing processes. The addition of Digi-Key as an authorized stocking distributor enhances Raltron’s global footprint and reduces lead times.…
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