Exploring frequency trends
In this article, Golledge explores the latest trends and developments driving change in the frequency sourcing market for 2023 and beyond As the past few years have demonstrated, the electronics sourcing industry is in a state of flux. Not only has the pandemic generated challenges and opportunities, technological evolution…
Technology industry to outpace GDP
Avnet’s regional president, Dayna Badhorn, encourages purchasing professionals to deploy digital tools and automation to help ease the impact of rising prices While many areas are running more smoothly compared to a year ago, we’re still preparing for a continued imbalance in component availability and pricing heading into 2023. For…
What comes around goes around
ECCO’s president, Bernard Gizzi, is confident the electronic component procurement community will soon be back to more balanced material planning and availability The phrase ‘what comes around goes around’ offers insight into 2023’s component supply chain. I say that with full confidence that contrary to those who said ‘this cycle…
Ensuring a secure supply chain
Velocity Electronics’ president and CEO, Kristofor Kelly, asks business partners to communicate openly and collaboratively as the industry adapts to a changing world As we approach 2023, what are the major challenges facing our industry? Will lead times contract? Will inflation continue its upward climb? What about obsolescence as OCMs…
Inventory is the differentiator
Mouser Electronics’ senior VP of global service, Mark Burr-Lonnon, is proud buyers see the company as a well-resourced, authorized distributor with the widest selection of products The global economy has endured challenging times of late and the resulting impacts of the pandemic are ongoing as inflationary pressures ripple through all…
Business continuity during the pandemic with SMC Automation
As borders worldwide start to reopen, Malaysia revives the EMAX and PMAX Expo in Penang last July 2022. During this event, Chipl Media sat down with Edwin Haw, General Manager and Director of SMC Automation Malaysia, to get his thoughts on what transpired during the last few years in the…

