$100 million component inventory
PEI-Genesis UK’s senior VP and MD Europe, Jonathan Parry, suggests it will take some considerable time for the global value chain to re-establish demand/supply equilibrium. The demand/supply imbalance applies to all markets and all countries. Whether you are looking for a new car, additional labour or shipping containers from the…
Stabilising critical pricing
Charcroft’s Debbie Rowland emphasises that talking matters. Talking to customers can allow new solutions to be developed, including stabilising critical pricing for up to eight years. Industry is moving so fast customers need real help steering their way through lead-times and allocations. Past shortages were resolved quickly as facilities ramped…
Fusion Worldwide celebrates 20 years in the electronics sourcing industry
Fusion Worldwide, the premier global open-market sourcing distributor of electronic components and finished products, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since its founding in 2001, Fusion Worldwide has grown from four people in an office in Andover, Mass., to over 380 people covering 20 locations across the globe. In addition, it…
Power cuts amplify supply issues
In this article, Midas Displays’ sales manager, Mark Lovick, explains some of the reasons why lead times/prices are increasing and when to expect some stability. It is clear to Midas Displays that the electronics supply chain will continue to suffer from increased prices/lead times, due to rising demand and supply…
Customer confidence is high
G English Electronics’ MD, David English, explores the causes of current supply chain problems, while remaining upbeat regarding customer confidence and innovation. The pandemic has shocked the global supply chain and impacted UK electronics manufacturing. Gelec can see that disruption will likely continue into 2022 and expects its impact…
Lessons learned
Fusion Worldwide’s President, Tobey Gonnerman, offers lessons for future-proofing the supply chain. COVID-19 challenged the global supply chain but has offered a few lessons we can take note of to future-proof our manufacturing, packaging and distribution processes moving forward. These lessons include globalization, strategic partnerships and diversifying your AVL. While…
