Industry Insights

Industry Insights

The future of electronics distribution is in the Cloud(s)

AI has started to change distribution economics in ways the industry has never experienced. McKinsey estimates that end-to-end AI adoption can reduce inventory by as much as 30%, cut logistics costs by double digits, and drive major improvements in service levels and working capital efficiency. Across the broader supply chain, early adopters are seeing significant

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Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

When almost 500,000 parts reach EoL annually, you need an obsolescence strategy

How procurement teams can keep the focus on innovation, not redesign. When a critical part winds up on a component manufacturer’s end-of-life (EoL) notification list, it sets off a scramble to locate quantities in the market already, identify and test alternatives, or kick off a redesign. None of these are ideal. The time, expense, and

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Hotspot: Singapore

In a speech delivered by Alvin Tan, Minister of State for National Development of Singapore, he listed three key reasons why Singapore is important in the global semiconductor industry: its reputation as a safe and trusted country, its strong ecosystem and infrastructure, and governmental support. His reasoning and belief in the part Singapore has to

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The hidden cost of keeping excess stock

The manufacturing and technology industries are constantly evolving. Characterised by fast-paced tech evolutions and decreasing component lifecycles, companies often end up with surplus electronic components that are no longer needed for production. Holding surplus stock has several cost implications on a business. Depreciation and obsolescence All electronic stock will face depreciation as time goes on,

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Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

Charting a new path around vulnerable global supply chains

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and rising protectionist policies, US manufacturers are making bold moves to regain control of their supply chains. Reshoring is no longer just a strategic option – it’s a necessity that will serve as the foundation of a new industrial economy. According to Morgan Stanley, this shift could inject up to $10

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Semiconductor technology trends and predictions 2026

As we look ahead to 2026, we see intelligence increasingly being embedded within physical products and everyday interactions. This shift will be powered by rapid adoption of digital identity technologies such as near-field communication (NFC) alongside AI and agentic AI tools that automate workflows, improve efficiency, and accelerate innovation across the product lifecycle. The sharp

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NVIDIA H200 exports to China reshape AI investment

The decision by the Trump administration to allow NVIDIA to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to approved customers in China represents a material shift in the global AI investment environment. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says: “The move changes how capital markets should think about future AI leadership, competitive dynamics, and long-term

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What will the future of farming look like?

DigiKey announced the release of season 4 of its ‘Farm Different’ video series. The series explores how the integration of advanced technology is reshaping and propelling the agricultural industry forward, and DigiKey is diving deep to understand its impact. The new season of the video series, supported by Littelfuse and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), features

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Industry Insights Market Analysis

AI shortages to define 2026 for markets

AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises, warns the CEO of deVere Group. The warning comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be one of the defining investment themes of

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Martina Drimala’s key priorities for Mouser in EMEA 2026

Mouser Electronics recently announced the appointment of Martina Drimala as Vice President of EMEA Customer Service. Drimala will oversee customer service operations across the EMEA region, driving service excellence and supporting Mouser’s continued growth in Europe. Drimala was one of Mouser’s first European employees, joining the company in 2008 as it began expanding into the

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