2023-03-08 18:23
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2022-12-12 19:12
The automotive industry is changing. According to Bank of America Securities, there will be an average of approximately 60 new vehicle models entering the market between 2022 through 2025… Read More
2022-04-18 17:40
Kunshan, China is one of the of the most important technology hubs in the global supply chain. Located approximately 30 miles west of Shanghai, it is the location of many Taiwanese-owned fa… Read More
2022-04-13 17:53
Inflation continues to rise at historic levels. According to the Consumer Price Index, inflation is increasing at its fastest pace in 40 years a reported 7.9% increase in February. The reas… Read More
2022-04-11 17:43
According to a recent study from commercial real-estate firm CBRE, nearly 96% of existing space in the U.S. is currently in use, and large companies are working quickly to adapt to a new bu… Read More
2022-04-07 17:50
In the wake of the Ukraine crisis, as well as the ongoing geopolitical tensions with China and the continued supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is prioritizing s… Read More
2022-04-01 18:23
In some positive news for the supply chain amid the global uncertainty surrounding the Ukraine conflict, U.S. supply chains are expecting to get a degree of relief in the form of $450 milli… Read More
2022-04-01 18:21
GE Pledges to Cut Carbon Emissions by 50% by 2030
GE is among 90 other companies including Ford and Xerox who have pledged to reduce their carbon emissions by 2030 — without the use o… Read More
2022-03-30 17:59
As the war in the Ukraine enters into its second week, the global implications for the conflict are beginning to be fully understood. Of the many issues at stake, the global semiconductor s… Read More
2022-03-28 17:41
Although many of the sanctions the U.S. placed on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine are designed to minimize the negative effects felt by U.S. consumers, manufacturers are still expe… Read More
2022-03-10 19:06
As the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to intensify, the globe is intensifying the sanctions placed on Russia in response. And manufacturing supply chains are feeling the press… Read More
2022-03-08 18:37
To combat rising inflation which is at its highest peak in 40 years, the Federal Reserve has indicated that interest rate increases are inevitable. Indeed, according to Federal Reserve Chai… Read More
2022-02-23 16:37
Toshiba Announces New 300-Millimeter Wafer Fabrication Facility
In a new announcement, Toshiba has unveiled plans to construct a new 300-millimeter wafer fabrication facility for power semi… Read More
2022-02-10 19:10
One month into the new year, and relief throughout the 2022 global supply chain is hard to come by. In nearly every facet of the supply chain ranging from raw materials sourcing to inventor… Read More
2022-02-10 19:09
A global semiconductor shortage has done little to deter automakers like General Motors from embracing an electric future.
Despite the automotive industry’s ongoing issues acquiring… Read More
2022-01-04 14:37
Honeywell Opens New Global Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina
Three years ago, Honeywell announced that it would be moving its global headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina. On De… Read More
2021-11-29 18:43
Supply chains around the world, in addition to the delays and shortages, caused by COVID-19, have had another risk emerge in 2021: cyberattacks.
This year supply chains have been the new f… Read More
2021-09-08 19:26
In a typical year, despite all of the tragedy a natural disaster such as a fire, flood, or hurricane can bring, there usually aren’t very many implications for the world at large. The… Read More
2021-08-24 17:40
In a recent announcement, auto manufacturer Toyota stated that they will now cut worldwide vehicle production by 40% in September. This will reduce their output to 540,000 vehicles, down fr… Read More
2021-08-13 14:37
Shipping ports across the U.S. are experiencing levels of prolonged supply chain congestion that are unpresented in modern history, The Financial Times reports. In the past 12 months alone… Read More
2021-08-10 20:06
Global concern over a new COVID-19 variant, termed the “delta variant,” is increasingly growing, and many analysts are becoming wary of what effect this will have on economic re… Read More
2021-08-09 18:03
Manufacturers can add one more challenge to the list in a year that has been filled everything from extended lead times, to canal blockages, price inflation, and supply chain-wide cyber hac… Read More
2021-08-02 13:43
Authorized distributors succeed or fail on the long-standing relationships they forge with their customers. So much of the services they offer — quality guarantees, proper shipping an… Read More
2021-07-29 18:06
Honeywell Joins Forces with Cambridge Quantum Computing for Quantam Computing Advancement
Fortune reports. According to the terms of the merger, the company will be spun out from Honeywell… Read More
2021-07-15 13:42
EMS providers provide an incredibly important role within the supply chain, but the role is also an incredibly difficult one. Often operating at slim profit margins as low as 3%, EMS provid… Read More
2021-02-15 18:39
As the public continues to wait for a degree of normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, it is becoming quite clear that in certain industries, “normalcy” as we once knew it wi… Read More
2020-09-25 17:15
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a range of repercussions for the medical industry, both direct and indirect, one of which is the effects it has had on cancer treatments. According to the Cent… Read More
2020-07-01 15:04
The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown in both the personal and business spheres has had a catastrophic effect on the world economy. However, despite the obvious struggles, many org… Read More
2019-08-07 18:16
As the current U.S. administration continues to move forward with its strategy to increase tariffs by 10 to 25 percent on nearly all Chinese imports beginning September 1st, electronic OEMs… Read More
2019-08-05 13:44
Supply chain disruption would not be a particularly difficult issue to counter if it only took a single form. Predictable issues can be easily rectified, or prevented altogether if the origi… Read More
2019-07-31 14:19
The electronic component market has no shortage of surplus inventory management or consignment services. Many of these services, with minor variations, are constructed largely the same way… Read More
Selling Surplus Inventory In A Buyer’s Or Seller’s Market: Why It Matters (and Why It Doesn’t)
2019-07-31 14:00
Electronic inventory is typically acquired when an OEM overestimates their order quantities during a production run. Once it has been determined the on-hand inventory is no longer needed, ma… Read More
2019-07-30 18:24
When one tries to quantify the value an accurate, comprehensive BOM Monitoring platform can bring to an OEM supply chain, it is easy to forget that BOM Monitoring plays a vital role in all… Read More
2019-07-25 19:56
Late 2017 and 2018 can be marked in the books as a record period for electronics manufacturing industry professionals, although not in the way anyone would like. Interconnects, passives, el… Read More
2019-07-24 18:27
When viewing the electronics manufacturing industry from the outside, it is easy to gloss over the market conditions that have every bit as much to do with the production process as the des… Read More
2019-07-18 18:44
The power of Partstat’s Big Data comes primarily from the data provided by the global authorized resellers that choose to upload their inventory to our platform. Today, our online ele… Read More
2019-07-17 17:44
All of the electronic product lifecycle solutions offered by Partstat are based on the best data-driven technologies the electronics manufacturing industry has to offer. While we do have so… Read More
2019-07-09 19:27
An equipment manufacturer can easily be judged based on how they store their critical electronic inventory. Not all manufacturers have an inherent need to store electronics, but those that d… Read More
2019-07-02 19:45
For every sign of progress regarding attempts to fight counterfeit issues in the electronics manufacturing industry, the more it becomes apparent that the industry has a long way to go befor… Read More
2019-06-28 15:10
At Partstat, rather than offering simply an electronic component marketplace or a single solution to resolve a specific issue, we have set out to create an analytics-driven platform capable… Read More
2019-06-21 14:03
The electronic component market has no shortage of excess inventory management or consignment services. Many of these services, with minor variations, are constructed largely the same way… Read More
2019-06-13 19:08
Electronic inventory is typically acquired when an OEM overestimates their order quantities during a production run. Once it has been determined the on-hand inventory is no longer needed, m… Read More
2019-06-06 18:50
So much of the business continuity that defines the success of an electronic equipment supply chain — or any supply chain — is based on an OEM’s ability to maintain open l… Read More
2019-05-30 18:43
With the help of 50 billion points of Big Data acquired from thousands of suppliers who upload their inventory to our platform, Partstat’s BOM Monitoring Solution allows us to not onl… Read More
2019-05-28 14:27
Although many manufacturing cycles in the last century have been defined by periods of consolidation and diversification (aerospace being a notable example of this), few analysts would argu… Read More
2019-05-16 17:49
One of the most significant features of all of Partstat’s obsolescence management solutions — BOM Monitoring, Part Search, Excess Inventory, and API — is our access to Big… Read More
2019-05-09 18:57
There is arguably no greater sign of healthy company growth than news that a company is hiring new employees — and recently, despite a significant electronic component shortage that h… Read More
2019-05-02 18:15
A common misconception regarding obsolescence management is that a single strategy or process can insulate an equipment manufacturer from all obsolescence-based supply chain disruptions. Ma… Read More
2019-04-25 19:11
Traditionally, equipment manufacturers have viewed obsolescence management as a strategy that requires implementation only when the market explicitly declares it necessary. Through a produc… Read More
2019-04-18 18:30
As the electronic component market remains unstable and supply chain disruptions are becoming more commonplace, OEMs have quickly discovered the value of a proven obsolescence management st… Read More
2019-04-11 17:29
Ensuring that the critical electronic components on your bill of material are readily available is an important element of any successful obsolescence management strategy, but it is not the… Read More
2019-04-04 18:20
Obsolescence, in some form, impacts each and every industry that manufactures a product to meet the demands of a consumer base. But just as no two products have exactly the same design or f… Read More
2019-03-28 19:09
McDonald’s is back in the news this week as a $300 million buyer. While that could certainly buy a lot of Big Macs, the fast food staple is putting that capital to much better use wit… Read More
2019-03-19 18:22
The escalating electronic component demand further exacerbated by component manufacturers’ inability to adequately ramp up production appears to have plateaued – and according t… Read More
2019-03-15 12:24
In a traditional supply chain, OEMs take a decidedly reactionary approach toward component obsolescence. Detailed procedures such as a last time buy solution may be in place to help their s… Read More
2019-03-05 19:58
In 2016, Broadcom announced their intentions to acquire NXP Semiconductors for a whopping $44 billion. At the time, it was the largest single acquisition the electronic components industry… Read More
2019-02-28 19:49
Every supplier, following a thorough vetting process, is able to upload their inventory to the world’s largest free electronic component search engine and marketplace. While this in i… Read More
2019-02-21 18:55
In the last decade, the evolution of ecommerce as it relates to electronic components sourcing has been nothing short of incredible. Despite the highly advanced nature of the inventory OEMs… Read More
2019-02-14 19:59
Once a Partstat user has created a free Part Search account, they will have unlimited access to all features Part Search offers immediately – no strings attached, no limitations, no p… Read More
2019-02-12 18:51
The common industry rule of thumb for excess inventory is that for every year it sits in warehousing, it can cost your company 25-30 percent of the inventory’s original value. Such co… Read More
2019-01-28 19:58
The electronics industry has recently experienced a period of steady growth and technological advancement – and many professionals who specialize in the act of buying and selling elec… Read More
2019-01-17 15:21
When making the decision to become an uploader on the world’s largest free electronic component search engine, the first question many suppliers have about our platform is in regards… Read More
2019-01-17 15:21
When making the decision to become an uploader on the world’s largest free electronic component search engine, the first question many suppliers have about our platform is in regards… Read More
2019-01-09 21:03
22 million unique parts. 5,000 suppliers. Over 50 billion data points.
This is data we cite often at Partstat, not for bravado, but because it properly illustrates the sheer scale of our B… Read More
2018-12-21 18:49
In addition to our ability to confirm component lifecycles, Partstat offers the only BOM Monitoring Solution on the market that can predict allocation before it occurs.
Especially when OEM… Read More
2018-12-12 19:35
Not long ago, Big Data was nothing more than a tech industry buzzword, not far removed from where terms such as blockchain are today. It incited excitement as to the possibilities and impli… Read More
2018-11-30 15:29
The current high demand for electronic components has ‒ ultimately ‒ led to a severe shortage. While this has had a detrimental effect on supply chains, many manufacturers belie… Read More
2018-11-16 18:35
Time is of the essence during the ongoing electronics revolution. Companies in all industries across the board are struggling to stay ahead of the game in this ever-evolving world. It may f… Read More
2018-11-14 16:46
Excess inventory isn’t something that many of our customers like to talk about at first, but especially considering the current state of the market, we think it’s a conversation… Read More
2018-11-06 16:22
Big Data – What is it? Why is it important? How can it impact your supply chain in a big way? These questions are all valid, and may have crossed your mind once or twice, but it&rsquo&helli…Read More
2018-10-31 19:03
Analyst projections regarding the current electronic component shortages have been bleak since 2017, and with 2019 nearly here, the news hasn’t gotten any better. According to Partsta… Read More
2018-10-23 14:52
Excess Inventory. This is a crucial dilemma that arises in every company, and it negatively impacts the profitability of OEM and EMS companies in a plethora of ways. It is critical to sell… Read More
2018-10-17 18:53
Component price inflation, escalating consumer demand, and suppliers’ inability to expand production has quickly turned BOM monitoring from a luxury into a critical element of a succe… Read More
2018-10-11 19:19
The role of an OEM buyer specialist is centered around sending RFQs for acquiring critical inventory. While we have long evolved beyond the need for landlines, pens, and paper to complete t… Read More
2018-10-03 20:25
At Partstat, we have always believed that the best business models feature a human element that every bit equals whatever technology is highlighted. Innovations, features, and benefits are… Read More
2018-09-26 20:58
Listing your inventory through Partstat comes with many benefits — unlimited status reports, custom company profiles including Youtube and Skype integration, and access to over 50 bil… Read More
2018-09-20 14:27
The benefits of adopting a BOM monitoring service need no elaboration. Lead times for once commoditized passive components are now approaching near historic highs — in some cases beyo… Read More
2018-09-19 17:16
When an OEM or EMS provider decides to adopt a BOM monitoring service into their supply chain, what do they expect to receive? And once it has been received, does it really provide what tod… Read More
2018-09-12 18:42
As a component manufacturer, it’s difficult to put a price on the value of exposure.
Expanding the consumer base is the core mantra of every marketing department in every industry, a… Read More
2018-09-05 15:02
Since the early 1900s when Henry Ford pioneered the original assembly line, the evolution of the supply chain has been tightly linked to the auto industry — and ever since it has been… Read More
2018-08-29 16:08
There is a lifecycle mismatch between the life of an electronic component, or semiconductor, and the life of an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) product. This problem requires that dur… Read More
2018-08-22 12:12
The financial loss from excess inventory is a supply chain inefficiency largely viewed as unavoidable, with the security of guaranteeing a steady stream of critical inventory throughout a p… Read More
2018-08-15 15:30
Everyone has excess inventory. It’s a bigger problem than people might think. Having excess lying around is one of those things that come up, and it seems to be more of a burden tha… Read More
2018-08-13 13:51
There are several ways that excess and obsolete inventory can negatively impact the profitability of OEM and EMS companies. Mainly, this inventory tends to tie up working capital, preventin… Read More
2018-08-09 13:06
OEMs across the globe in nearly every imaginable industry, in some capacity, feel the impact of obsolescence on their supply chain. The reasons for the discontinuation of critical electroni… Read More
2018-08-07 13:14
Some technological breakthroughs cannot be defined by a specific industry. Their applications are so vast that each day inquisitive minds seem to discover new ways to use them, raising thei… Read More
2018-08-01 13:48
With over 50 billion points of Big Data on over 25 million electronic components, semiconductors, and peripheral products, Partstat is uniquely positioned to offer OEM customers a BOM Monit… Read More
2018-07-30 15:17
The goal of BOM monitoring services has always been to offer OEMs and EMS providers a way to seamlessly implement a proactive supply chain infrastructure that can accurately monitor obsoles… Read More
2018-07-27 13:23
Even the most detailed, analytics-based prediction models available to manufactures today cannot fully eliminate the persistent issue of excess and obsolete inventory.
This is a statement… Read More
2018-07-26 12:22
Historically, BOM Monitoring services have been used to help original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, react to obsolescence in electronic components when it occurs. Upon confirmation of a… Read More
2018-07-23 13:06
Steve Jobs once said, “Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they… Read More
2018-07-19 13:05
2018 has seen the chip market experiencing a period of nearly record demand, especially for chip capacitors, resistors, and memory such as NOR and NAND Flash.
Although this surge was large… Read More
2018-07-11 12:54
So much of what Partstat offers our uses is rooted in our access to Big Data. As an acclaimed Big Data platform, we consist of, as of this writing, over 9 billion rows of current and histor… Read More
2018-07-02 14:29
Nearly every Partstat user who enrolls in our BOM Monitoring Solution already realizes they are getting the world’s premier service for obsolescence management — and the only on… Read More
2018-06-30 15:07
The largest equipment manufacturers in the world did not reach their position of industry influence without the ability to market their products to a desired audience. It’s not uncomm… Read More
2018-05-24 15:56
The first video from Mouser Electronics’ long-running web series has finally arrived.
Started in 2015, Mouser’s Empowering Innovation Together program has become renowned acros… Read More
2018-05-24 15:37
Digi-Key Electronics, a leader in the global electronics components distribution space, is commencing expansion on a new facility at their headquarters in April 2018.
Construction, as note… Read More
2018-05-24 15:16
Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, will now distribute Nordic Semiconductor’s “Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth LE), ANT+, IEEE 802.15.4, and 2.4GHz proprietary… Read More
2018-05-24 15:03
Arrow Electronics, Inc. is planning to “light up” the 29th annual LIGHTFAIR International Expo.
Scheduled to begin on May 8th, 2018 at Chicago’s McCormick Place — t… Read More
2017-10-05 15:23
Big Data is a term that gets thrown around quite often these days. This is due to the inherent value it brings to companies that believe in using it. These companies are singing its praises… Read More
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