Our aim is to offer guidance on the ever-changing decision-making processes in the electronics sector and become the "go-to" guide for industry professionals looking to source top components.
Avnet is a company with more than 100 years of history. It was founded in New York City in 1921 by Charles Avnet, who began buying and selling surplus radio parts on Radio Row following the First World War. During the mid-twenties, as factory-made radios became common, Avnet shifted from retail to supplying parts to
Did you know that a single distributor such as RS can supply everything needed to build and run a data centre? Data centres sit at the forefront of industry discussion as operators assess how to balance escalating AI-driven compute loads with practical constraints on power, cooling, and space. Organisations are looking at how rising bandwidth
In a world where “everything’s got electronics in it these days,” as Paul Green, Sales Director for Northern Europe, Middle East & Africa at Rochester Electronics put it, the risk of component obsolescence has become a concern, not just a supply chain nuisance. A recent webinar, sponsored by Flip Electronics and hosted by Paige Hookway,
Procurement Pro is hosting a webinar titled Staying Ahead of Obsolescence: Designing with Fast-Moving Technology, which examines how accelerated technology cycles affect design choices and supply chain planning across the electronics sector. It will highlight how rapid shifts in component availability place increased pressure on engineers and procurement teams to maintain current designs while managing
Rochester Electronics takes a close look at the recent tightening in semiconductor supply, outlining the challenges faced by manufacturers and the practical steps needed to build a more robust and reliable supply chain. Insights from recent inventory challenges The semiconductor industry underpins modern technology, powering everything from automotive systems to medical devices. Yet recent developments
Rhopoint Components can help designers and buyers’ source obsolete and hard-to-find components with confidence through its network of carefully selected global suppliers that can support legacy products and reverse engineering projects. Component shortages, long lead times, and product obsolescence can bring critical projects to a standstill. Rhopoint Sourcing specialise in global sourcing of obsolete and
A new e-book titled The Practical Guide to Excess Inventory has been released by Procurement Pro to support professionals working across the electronics sector. It explores the realities of buying and managing excess stock and offers practical insight into how organisations can approach surplus components responsibly. The e-book examines why excess inventory arises, noting that
ByteSnap Design has published a strategic guide, entitled ‘How to Create a Production Ready BOM: UK Manufacturers Guide’, addressing one of manufacturing’s most underestimated business risks: Bill of Materials (BOM) management. The comprehensive guide draws on ByteSnap Design’s 17 years of experience advising UK and global manufacturing companies on designing and producing embedded electronics products.
Flip Electronics President, Bill Bradford, discusses trends in the semiconductors and electronic components sectors. AI has put hyperscalers and GPU innovators on everyone’s radar this year; their CEOs are touting next-gen computing and all the opportunities that come with it. The hype is well-founded, but it’s obscuring the day-to-day needs of manufacturers seeking CPUs, ASICs,
Samtec, Inc. has implemented a variety of strategic options to help minimise tariff exposure while maintaining competitive pricing and lead times for its customers. Samtec’s dual-operations model provides flexible options that use Samtec’s numerous global manufacturing and distribution facilities to help reduce customers’ tariff exposure. This redundant manufacturing approach enables lower-cost solutions by considering the