Preparing the Automotive Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

By Logan Wamsley

An Exciting, Challenging Electric Vehicle Future In just a few short years, the prediction that many automotive industry analysts have had for decades finally appears to be on the cusp of reality — that electric vehicles will eventually overtake production of the internal combustion engine. Although the complete elimination of gasoline-powered vehicles may still be…

EMS Providers: What Could You Do With Extra Working Capital?

By Logan Wamsley

EMS providers commonly operate on profit margins in the low single digits. Just to remain competitive, they are often forced to walk a fine line where a few unexpected expenses can mean the difference between profitability and total insolvency. This can be fixed with the help of a Partstat EOL Last Time Buy Solution, which…

To Overcome Obsolescence, One Last Time Buy Isn’t Enough

By Logan Wamsley

The Obsolescence Problem Component obsolescence is a widespread issue, and one that is never fully resolved. Unless a manufacturer chooses to source all necessary components in-house (a luxury in the age of global, decentralized supply chain networks), its ability to maintain extended production schedules is largely determined by its suppliers’ ability to provide regular streams…

COVID-19 Brings The Risk of Counterfeit Components to Forefront

By Logan Wamsley

Among the many issues supply chains have had to address amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, one that has not made as many headlines is the increase in the number of bad actors willing to take advantage of a strained supply market with counterfeit components and products. Counterfeits Are Widespread When supply is low and coupled with…

Partstat Partner Newswire: March 2021

By Logan Wamsley

Digi-Key Recognized by Forbes as a 2021 Best Midsize Employer Digi-Key Electronics is regularly recognized for its wide selection of inventory and quality of service, but recently it has been recognized for a different reason — being a great place to work. This year, Digi-Key was honored by being selected as a Best Midsize Employer…