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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

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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

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Sustainability

Ethical Sourcing for Electronic Components

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  • 25 February 2019
  • 3 minutes read

By Poornima Apte The increasing focus on solutions to climate change is presenting us with an ethically challenging dichotomy: the green technology products that are being pressed into service often need to be manufactured with rare earth elements. These embrace yttrium and the 15 lanthanide elements including lanthanum, ytterbium and lutetium. At the same time,

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