The Upside of the Electronic Component Shortage

By Logan Wamsley

With the predictions most analysts had regarding the electronic component shortage continuing through 2018 being right on target, many manufacturers are still struggling to find answers. Lead times for certain components in some cases are stretching beyond 30 weeks, and as the supply-demand balance continues, suppliers are increasingly unable to maintain stable prices. The market…

Risk Mitigation in the Global Supply Chain

By Logan Wamsley

Made in America. Made in Japan. Made in China. These are the phrases every one of us has become accustomed to seeing stamped on the bottom of our consumer products, and while they are statements easy to take at face value, the global supply chain that manufacturers now operate in has rendered those implications virtually…

What Industries Could You Enter with Extra Working Capital in 2018?

By Logan Wamsley

Outside of our storage and fulfillment capabilities that save OEMs an average of 42 percent in annual inventory carrying costs, the feature that customers most commonly respond to regarding the Partstat Last Time Buy Solution is our ability to preserve up to ten years of OEM working capital. Without the added burden of an upfront…

Mouser Electronics Releases Latest Empowering Innovation Together Series

By Logan Wamsley

The first video from Mouser Electronics’ long-running web series has finally arrived. Started in 2015, Mouser’s Empowering Innovation Together™ program has become renowned across the electronic component industry for its nuanced, thoughtful look into how revolutionary technologies are changing the lives of millions across the globe. This year, the series will tackle one of the…

Digi-Key Expanding Thief River Falls, Minnesota HQ With 1 Million Square Foot Distribution Center

By Logan Wamsley

Digi-Key Electronics, a leader in the global electronics components distribution space, is commencing expansion on a new facility at their headquarters in April 2018. Construction, as noted by the Duluth News Tribune, is anticipated to take approximately three to four years to complete. In 2017, the distributor realized growth that exceeded expectations, with sales amounting…