The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown in both the personal and business spheres has had a catastrophic effect on the world economy. However, despite the obvious struggles, many organizations have taken the opportunity to re-evaluate their processes and protocols and prepare themselves not just for the next pandemic or similar incident, but for the…
Digi-Key Enters into Distribution Partnership with Amphenol Procom According to a recent press release, Digi-Key Electronics has recently expanded its product portfolio by signing a U.S. distribution partnership with Amphenol Procom. This expansion is part of Digi-Key’s Marketplace initiative to broaden the product offering now available for customers. Amphenol Procom serves a wide range of…
Commitment to purchasing last time buy (LTB) inventory can be a sticky subject matter between an OEM and their contract manufacturer. In many cases the need for LTB inventory can be a sudden, unexpected expense, and one that both parties are often unequipped to handle. This is particularly true for contract manufacturers, who often operate…
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are not the only entities who benefit from the many solutions offered by Partstat. When leveraging Partstat solutions, contract manufacturers are poised to see significant improvement in their own processes and in relationships with OEMs. To help illustrate this, we have compiled a brief list of frequently asked questions we’ve received…
As the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to manifest in the manufacturing industry, electronic component distributors are finding new and innovative ways to help both their customers and greater community through this difficult time. One of the more significant examples of this can be seen in the initiatives launched by Partstat partner Future Electronics.…
As businesses continue to reopen and supply chains begin to gradually return to a degree of normalcy, experts have already turned their attention toward the future and where the next great disruption could come from. According to some, this disruption could come sooner than expected in the form of a second wave of the COVID-19…
