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.
Europe continues to drive growth in the electronics supply channel, as leading distributors of electronic components cite strong results across the region.
Years ago, I interviewed a purchasing manager at an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider about his company’s use of electronics distributors. He told me his company used about a dozen franchised distributors and a half-dozen inde...
Supply chain trends shaping the market in Asia include the growing strength of China’s second-tier ODMs and the emergence of a new class of technology incubators that are making it easier to bring new electronics ideas to market.
As LEDs become commoditized, suppliers re-vamp their strategies toward smart lighting solutions that help customers create more advanced, efficient products and systems.
