components

News Supply Chain Management

Heilind: connecting to the future

Heilind Electronics, a giant in electromechanical component distribution, continues to strengthen its presence in Europe with a strategic focus on flexibility, customer-centricity, and innovation. At electronica 2024, our Associate Editor, Sheryl Miles, caught up with Lars Klapproth,  Business Development Strategic Accounts – CWE Region, to discuss the company’s plans for expansion, its competitive edge, and

Read More
Industry Insights

Planning for the unplannable in the electronics components industry

By Grant Portman, Key Account Manager, Whistler Technology, a Milexia Company If there is one lesson that COVID-19 taught us, it is the importance of planning for the unexpected. For the electronics components industry, this means adopting a flexible supply chain sourcing model to respond quickly to unforeseen challenges. Following the global semiconductor shortage, governments

Read More
Supply Chain Management

Milexia acquires Whistler to strengthen procurement services

In July 2024, Milexia successfully acquired procurement specialists, Whistler Technology in a move to further enhance the services they offer to industries that are reliant on high-reliable electronic components. The success of this acquisition means that customers have the added value of Milexia’s expertise as a value-added distributor combined with Whistler Technology’s niche capabilities in

Read More
News

Smith to showcase supply chain solutions at electronica

Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, will be exhibiting at electronica Munich 2024, a leading trade fair and conference for the electronics industry. The event runs from 12–15 November 2024 at Messe München, Munich, Germany. Smith’s team will be available in Hall B5, Booth 331, to discuss its supply chain solutions, market

Read More
Market Analysis

Understanding & mitigating the risks of the electronic grey market

The electronic grey market is a problem that affects not only the end user but also manufacturers and distributors across the electronics industry. This grey market consists of products sold through unauthorised channels, often without the knowledge or consent of the original manufacturer. Although the goods can be genuine, their sale outside of official channels

Read More
Market Analysis

August sees positive traction in electronic components sales

Positive market sentiment expressed by participants in the electronic components supply chain improved in the August measurement as it reached 108.4 in the index and is sustained in the September outlook with a 107.9 score. “This is an encouraging upward trend following a June measurement that fell below the 100 threshold and caused concern regarding

Read More
Supply Chain Management

UK electronic component distributors

Electronic components are fundamental to industries such as automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. The role of distributors is to ensure that these essential components are readily available to manufacturers and design engineers when needed. The UK’s electronic component distribution market includes both homegrown and international companies, ensuring the flow of components to the UK market.

Read More
News Uncategorized

Mouser Electronics shipping wide variety of Toshiba products

Mouser Electronics is an authorised global distributor of electronic components and solutions from Toshiba. With over 7,000 Toshiba products available to order, including over 3,000 in stock, Mouser offers a wide portfolio of the newest Toshiba components to help buyers and engineers bring their products to market. The Toshiba TCKE9 Series 23V 4A eFuse ICs,

Read More
Sourcing Strategies

How to source automotive-grade electronic components

When it comes to sourcing automotive-grade electronic components, engineers must be mindful not only of the availability of parts but also of their quality, reliability, and compliance with strict safety standards. The components used in vehicles, whether for engine control units (ECUs), infotainment systems, or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), are crucial to the overall

Read More
Supply Chain Management

Semiconductor Shortage the New Normal?

The automotive industry has faced significant challenges due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on semiconductor chip availability, causing widespread disruptions across the sector and the global economy. However, as we approach mid-2023, the situation has stabilized, and the auto industry has adjusted to a new normal. While the shortage of semiconductor chips that

Read More