Buyers qualify new suppliers, share long-range forecasts and look to distributors for help in sourcing parts that are in short supply – by James Carbone. By most accounts, supply of semiconductors and other components will be constrained through the first half of 2021 and buyers at OEMs and electronics manufacturing services providers are employing strategies … Read more
Buyers are concerned there could be more shutdowns of electronics production in 2021 as uncertainty created last year by the pandemic carries over into 2021. Possible shutdowns of component production because of coronavirus, rising prices for copper and other metals and potential shortages of multilayer ceramic capacitors, power MOSFETs and other components are some of … Read more
OEMs depend on their contract manufacturing partners to handle tactical and strategic purchasing of many components and other production materials When an OEM evaluates an EMS provider as a potential manufacturing partner, it needs to assess not only the manufacturing capabilities the provider offers, but the purchasing expertise as well. That’s because over the years, … Read more
Having the right number of capable distributors can help EMS providers avoid shortages, reduce cost and manage supply chain risk By James Carbone. One of the most important challenges for electronics purchasers is determining the optimum number of suppliers their companies should use for the commodities needed for production. Buyers want to have enough suppliers … Read more
When electronics companies evaluate supplier performance, they also take a close look at total cost of ownership of purchasing from a supplier, how well a supplier responds to requests, and if the supplier provides flexibility in payment terms and order quantities, by James Carbone. When it comes to evaluating suppliers, it is not just about … Read more
