I am going to share how some customers are using Lytica tools to save money; big money. If you buy or sell electronic components, you need our tools. Anyone requesting or receiving quotes for components today needs Component Cost Estimator (CCE). Clients are using CCE to verify quotes when received. It is fast (analysis takes…
Benchmark Electronics, Inc., a leading integrated contract manufacturing provider, today announced financial results for the second quarter which ended June 30, 2013. Three Months Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, 2013 2013 2012 Net sales…
The design socket is critical in the electronics industry. Components suppliers who win the stiff rivalry for an OEM design often get not only the sales but significant boasting rights, which can be parlayed into further wins elsewhere. That’s why we all want to know as much as we can about design engineers. Component distributors…
Jabil Circuit Inc. has been selected by Silicon Graphics International Corp. as its main contract manufacturer and provider of other supply chain services as the enterprise computing and storage equipment vendor continued its recovery and cost-reduction programs. SGI said the agreement would give it greater supply chain flexibility by allowing it to respond swiftly to…
I find the EMS industry interesting; it is not so much about what they do, but their business model. While their function is interesting it pales in comparison to their low profit margin business model. They do so much for so little. Why is this? I have many of the largest (as well as small…
Readers who have followed my writing in blogs and whitepapers may find this blog out of character. Its premise is that the value delivered by EMS companies (contract manufacturers) is higher than the amount they charge for services. While my message is pay for value, it often comes across as too many are paying too…