Single source of truth
NiceLabel’s VP marketing, Ken Moir, explains how automated, centralized labeling delivers a ‘single source of truth’ in manufacturing and supply chain environments A global study of IT directors in manufacturing organizations has revealed that, on average, US manufacturers incur losses of around $1,174,000 per year due to production line shutdowns…
Second sourcing power supplies
Fidus steps readers through reasons why they may choose to seek alternative parts Securing multiple sources for power supplies is a good idea given the challenges of late. In the competitive market of standard pin outs and form factors there are often a number of alternative parts that could be…
Navigating supply chain shortages
Digi-Key’s director of regional supply chain solutions, Margaret Cunha, explains how the company is helping buyers weather the supply shortage storm While the term borders on overuse ‘unprecedented’ certainly describes the current supply chain shortages of electronic components. Supply chains were beginning to tighten before Covid 19 and the effects…
Semiconductor shortages: not the end of the line
Rochester Electronics introduces buyers to an array of services specifically designed to mitigate the semiconductor shortages the industry is currently experiencing Current semiconductor shortages are widespread. Few manufacturers and product families have been spared extended lead-times and even allocation. Though the automotive market leads the charge to secure supplies in…
Managing aggressive EoL
Rebound Electronics’ CEO, Simon Thake, offers purchasing professionals advice on mitigating risks when faced with aggressive component end-of-life issues Q. What advice would you offer purchasing professionals faced with obsolescence, extended lead times and rising product costs? One solution to obsolescence is to work with an experienced and proactive…
Crossing the MLCC supply void
Johanson Technology’s vice president, Scott Horton, explains how domestic MLCC manufacturers are ramping capacity to fulfill orders for large format, high Q ceramic capacitors. Industrial, medical and military demand for high quality, high-voltage, multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) has been hit hard by the insatiable requirement for smaller, lower voltage—and in…
