Advantages of buying the newest components
In this article, Mouser highlights how buying into the latest component technology can help companies sidestep obsolescence, redesigns and manufacturing delays For buyers and design engineers, few things are more frustrating than a delay caused by obsolete components or components not recommended for new design (NRND). Identifying product lifecycle and…
Workplace upper hand
In the face of a changing economy, John Denslinger encourages employers to value the people they have; employees to maximise their productive; and new hires to be flexible. Office productivity in the American workplace is second to none. For years, tech companies invested heavily in computational power, interactive systems, decision…
Focus on counterfeit clues and red flags
As Flip Electronics explains, when the realization comes that a part just isn’t available, don’t panic and don’t lower standards Today’s electronics manufacturing market is rife with challenges, all of which have put the supply chain top of mind. Combined with lengthening lead times, lingering shortages and shorter end-of-life cycles,…
Driving sustainable progress
Electronica 2022 invites purchasing professionals to join discussions covering topics ranging from creating an all electric society to fair trade Electronica 2022 will present the electronics industry as a trailblazer for societal future topics. The program of conferences, forums and special events will focus on knowledge transfer and personal exchange…
Keeping production lines running
Classic Components’ vice president and general manager, Mike Thomas, walks readers through the process of doing business with independent distributors Supply chain disruptions are nothing new and faced with chronic shortages and extended lead times manufacturers are considering independent distributors. For many companies, sourcing parts from the independent channel requires…
Keeping the lines running
LCL’s recently appointed purchasing manager, Richard Langham, explains how the purchasing department keeps the manufacturing lines running during these challenging times Richard Langham started his electronics industry career in April 2022 as a component buyer for LCL Electronics Assembly. It quickly became clear Richard had joined the industry during a…
