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Newark Electronics: A Retrospective - EPS News
WEBJun 16, 2016 · Chicago-based Newark was known to be a conservative, well-run business that researched customer needs extensively. Things began to change in the mid-2000s. There was new management at the now-combined Premier Farnell plc; the internet was playing a major role in electronics distribution; and companies were doubling-down on selling components to ...
America II and Advanced MP now A2 Global Electronics + Solutions
WEBJun 25, 2020 · America II joined forces with Advanced MP Technology in September 2018, increasing the support and worldwide supplier network available to customers. A2 Global Electronics + Solutions is the result of an extensive rebranding initiative to define the combined strength of services and solutions. Along …
Manufacturers’ Capex & Revenue to Expand in 2022 - EPS News
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Purchasing and supply executives expect capex to increase by 7.7 percent in 2022 following 12.1 percent rise in 2021. But costs are also going up next year. Prices paid for raw materials are expected to grow 8.2 in the first half. Employment is forecast to grow by 1 percent in 2022 while labor and benefit cost hikes will average 4.7 percent.
Chip Materials at Risk as Russia Invades Ukraine - EPS News
WEBMar 8, 2022 · The U.S. production of palladium in 2021 is just 5 percent of the world’s total. As with neon, if the U.S. and Europe ban the importation of Russian palladium, prices will surely rise. In 2021, global leaders in palladium production, in kilograms, were: South Africa 80,000 kg; 40%. Russia 74,000 kg; 37%. Zimbabwe 13,000 kg; 6.5%.
Combating The Electronic Components Shortage - EPS News
WEBDec 14, 2021 · Planning can help businesses navigate the electronic components shortage. Experts predict that the electronic components shortage may last well into 2022 — and potentially beyond for industries that have not maintained strong relationships with suppliers. Until then, components like semiconductors, transistors, and resistors, along with ...
Molex Opens New Plant in Mexico - EPS News
WEBOct 26, 2022 · Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, today announced a major expansion of its global manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new factory in Guadalajara. The new 60,000 square-meter facility nearly doubles Molex’s footprint and manufacturing space in Guadalajara, with the potential to increase capacity by an additional 100,000 square meters to support advanced ...
6 Pros and Cons of an Omnichannel Distribution Strategy - EPS …
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Pro: More flexibility saves time. An omnichannel distribution strategy means keeping track of everything across multiple platforms. If customers can pick up an online purchase from a store, they should also be able to return that same product — even to a different location. The flexibility of options boosts customer satisfaction and sales.
Sager Electronics Launches Website for Value-add Solutions
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power, Electromechanical, and Thermal solutions and provider of value-add solutions, today announced the launch of a website dedicated to the company’s value-add capabilities – valueadd.sager.com. “Through our specialized group Sager Power Systems, we offer world-class engineered solutions tailored to fit a wide ...
How SMT Component Packages Affect Manufacturing - EPS News
WEBDec 9, 2014 · As a contract manufacturer, we often work with surface mount technology (SMT) components supplied by our OEM customers. Sometimes buyers select packaging that makes sense from a component cost standpoint but makes manufacturing slower, more complicated, more expensive, and more prone to quality or yield problems.
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