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Vietnam, located on the Eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, has emerged as a dynamic and rapidly growing nation with a strengthening economy and industrial sector. With a population of around 100 million, this socialist-oriented market economy has transformed since the ‘Đổi Mới’ reforms in 1986, fostering substantial economic growth. Vietnam has steadily grown to
Counterfeits come in many guises. The most basic definition of a counterfeit is “an imitation intended to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine, for profit.” In times of supply shortage, or where component obsolescence limits availability, the prevalence of counterfeit devices often multiplies. As awareness increases, so does sophistication. We have moved far
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It is no secret that as AI systems continue to grow in complexity and scale, their reliance on advanced semiconductor technologies intensifies. For electrical design engineers and procurement professionals alike, the intersection of AI demands and supply chain constraints presents a critical area of focus in 2025. With hardware playing such a foundational role in
In business for over 50 years, Heilind focuses on the distribution of electronic connectors, relays, and sensors across a broad spectrum of industries and applications including industrial, robotics, lighting, marine, defence, aerospace, data and telecommunications, medical devices, transportation among others. Its product portfolio includes components from over 160 leading manufacturers worldwide. Grzegorz Łyszczarz, Managing Director
By Liam Kilmister, Component Sense This article originally appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of Procurement Pro. Electronic waste (e-waste) often contains hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). These materials seep into the soil and environment when dumped in landfills. When burned (via smelting, for example), these chemicals can pollute the air.
By Marie-Pierre Ducharme, Vice President, EMEA Marketing & Business Development, Mouser Electronics This article originally appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of Procurement Pro. The constantly evolving landscape of global technology means companies must accurately predict future trends in order to take advantage of new market opportunities and maintain ongoing operations. New trends can drastically impact
By Mick Elliott, Editor at Electronic Specifier This article originally appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of Procurement Pro. Let it go. That is the only advice you can give the distribution sector after 2024, described by Anglia Components CEO Steve Rawlins as “disastrous.” In North America, the Electronic Components Industry Association agreed. Its Electronic Components
Reciprocal tariffs announced by Donald Trump on ‘Liberation Day’ could prevent shippers from making important decisions on supply chains, but are not likely to cause an immediate spike in freight rates. Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta – the ocean and air freight intelligence platform – said: “Liberation Day will not feel very liberating for
This article originally appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of Procurement Pro. By: Adam Fletcher, Chairman of the Electronics Components Supply Network (ecsn) For many years procurement professionals in the electronics industry have had to contend with a number of headaches, the largest of which were triggered by problems surrounding short-term supply, but no longer! Today
