Market Insights

Avnet reveals the rationale behind the recent flurry of strategic business decisions the global company has made in the last four months.

Distributors are forecasting business growth in 2017 to be modestly better than 2016. But the results of the Brexit vote in June, the U.S. election in November, and expectations for 2017 elections in Europe create a challenging environment for...

Manufacturing will continue its climb toward pre-recession business levels in 2017, as suppliers look for growth in wearables, medical, and industrial IoT markets.

Technology advances, industry consolidation, and other key factors create new opportunities for independent distribution, say leaders at Boston-based Fusion Worldwide.

Assessing the critical role that electronics components will play in the development of the autonomous vehicle over the next 10 years.

Electronic components buyers count government regulations, the IoT, and outsourcing as ongoing professional challenges, and they predict a modest pay increase of 2% this year.

The auto market continues to drive business for supply chain companies, as rapid growth in connected-car production continues through 2020.

Buyers are more focused than ever on reducing costs while delivering new levels of value to their companies.

The Final Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, issued by the Defense Department over the summer, further clarifies procedures for sourcing electronic parts and emphasizes authorized sources, industry leaders say.

Distributors focus on growth in Mexico and beyond, as automotive, lighting, technology and solar markets hold promise.