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When analyzing the current electronic component shortage, it’s easy to narrow the discussion based in terms of dollars and cents, profits lost versus profits gained, industry growth versus stagnation, etc. It’s an echo chamber of our own making, built based on the data and conclusions that most greatly impact our business. Industry experts are excited…
The escalating electronic component demand further exacerbated by component manufacturers’ inability to adequately ramp up production appears to have plateaued – and according to one report published by Technology Partners Consulting (TPC). “Based on our findings,” says TPC, “we believe the industry has yet to see a bottom as demand and bookings continue to weaken,…
In a traditional supply chain, OEMs take a decidedly reactionary approach toward component obsolescence. Detailed procedures such as a last time buy solution may be in place to help their supply chains pivot to avoid disruption, but even the most sophisticated strategy designed to mitigate the effects of obsolescence does little to get to the…
One of the most prominent buzzwords floating around the electronics sector is “efficiency.” While this is not a particularly new development – efficiency in terms of product size versus power output have always been prioritized – this term has recently took on a variety of additional connotations that many analysts claim is going to be…
In the recent past, watching the latest NASA shuttle launch on television (or, if you were lucky, in person) was something of a once-in-a-generation or so cultural event that brought inspiration and wonder to all. When you heard that a new rocket was preparing to launch, you stopped what you were doing and watched because…
The electronic components market today is in an odd place. Despite historic levels of growth and revenue on both the OEM and OCM side, it’s hard to have a conversation with either without hearing the word “fear.” Fear is manifesting itself in many forms: fear of OCMs not able to ramp up production to meet…