Supply Base Consolidation Impacts Component Obsolescence by James Carbone Component obsolescence has been a thorn in the side of electronics purchasers for decades, but some insiders say it is becoming more acute because of the consolidation in the electronics supply base, especially in semiconductors. Consolidation is contributing to an increased rate of obsolescence, says Kristi… Read More
The Internet of Things is Poised to Disrupt Your Career
The Internet of Things is Poised to Disrupt Your Career by Damon Brown on www.ioti.com In 2013, when the Internet of Things was in the beginning throes of going mainstream, an Oxford study proclaimed that 47% of U.S. jobs could be replaced by algorithms. While no one knows what the employment landscape will look like in a decade,… Read More
China Looks to Become a Major Force in Semiconductors
China Looks to Become a Major Force in Semiconductors by James Carbone in Global Purchasing OEMs can expect procurement managers to be making more business trips to China in the near future as the country becomes a more significant player in the global chip industry. For two decades now, China has been known as the… Read More
Uncertainty Ahead for Distributors Worldwide
Uncertainty Ahead for Distributors Worldwide Bruce Rayner, Content Director From the big global players to niche specialists, electronics distributors are generally optimistic about 2017. Their reading of the usual metrics—GDP growth, interest rates, book-to-bill ratios, DTAM—all point to low single-digit revenue growth in the New Year. This is good news, considering the languid market conditions… Read More