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The inventory procurement process in the middle of a production run for most manufacturers moves so fast that many engineers do not stop to consider exactly how the process is typically structured. Rather than viewing the process as a singular event, it instead can be broken down into a three-step process: notification, inventory discovery, and…
There are many exciting trends occurring in the electronics manufacturing industry, and while there will always be concern as analysts err on the side of caution, collectively it speaks to an optimism about what the future holds. One of the elements that is impacting this anticipated market growth has to do with the increasing role…
As analysts continue to follow the trade tensions between the U.S. and China, particular emphasis has been placed on how the new tariffs will affect the medical device industry. The Effect of Tariffs In May 2019, the current U.S. administration announced new tariffs as high as 25 percent, which is a significant increase considering the…
As the current U.S. administration continues to move forward with its strategy to increase tariffs by 10 to 25 percent on nearly all Chinese imports beginning September 1st, electronic OEMs across all major industries continue to watch with concern. This comes in the wake of the first round of tariffs on imports enacted in June…
Supply chain disruption would not be a particularly difficult issue to counter if it only took a single form. Predictable issues can be easily rectified, or prevented altogether if the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) takes the necessary steps to proactively address the pain point. Unfortunately, this image of disruption is a dream that has no…
For every sign of progress regarding attempts to fight counterfeit issues in the electronics manufacturing industry, the more it becomes apparent that the industry has a long way to go before this dangerous risk is fully mitigated. For example, just this week, the U.S. Congress introduced the Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act (SERA), which…