Waldom’s 1% Sustainability Initiative is just one part of our overall commitment to protecting the environment and reducing greenhouse gases. Through participation in our Green Stock Program, manufacturers may also take the 1% Sustainability Pledge — a coopera...

By Waldom Electronics | 18-10-2024

A strong procurement process is essential for maintaining competitiveness and meeting deadlines in the electronics industry. However, global supply chains are often exposed to various disruptions, from economic challenges to natural disasters. Events such as e...

By Mouser Electronics | 07-10-2024

This article was provided by the Semiconductor Industry Association. View the original here. The global semiconductor market reached a record high in August 2024, with total sales up to $53.1 billion. This represents a significant 20.6% increase compared to Au...

By Jack Pollard | 04-10-2024

By Bill Chandler, Senior Director of SCM Planning & Strategic Programs, OMRON Electronic Components  In recent years, we’ve faced a barrage of unprecedented supply chain disruptions: from the pandemic and labour disputes to seaport accidents, piracy...

By Bill Chandler | 01-10-2024

Component Sense is a leading electronics redistribution company. By specialising exclusively in excess and obsolete electronic components, we help electronic manufacturers reduce waste, recoup costs, and contribute to a circular economy. The Role of Procurem...

By Liam Kilmister | 18-09-2024

Agile Electronics is a leading provider of specialised supply chain solutions, catering to the ever-evolving needs of the electronics industry. Their expertise lies in delivering turnkey manufacturing services, offering end-to-end support for clients—from sou...

By Agile Electronics Ltd | 16-09-2024

This blog post originally appeared on Trusted Parts. In the past, electronics were a distinct category, separate from many aspects of daily life. However, today, electronics are integral to nearly every sector, including healthcare, automotive systems, militar...

By Jack Pollard | 30-08-2024

Waldom Electronics, a leading Master Distributor of electronic components, has recently expanded its manufacturer line card by partnering with Knowles. This collaboration enhances Waldom’s ability to provide high-quality components to its global network of di...

By Waldom Electronics | 29-08-2024

Imagine a large healthcare provider experiencing a catastrophic system failure during routine equipment updates. The root cause? Critical components sourced from grey market suppliers, carrying hidden vulnerabilities undetectable until they were activated. Th...

By Mouser Electronics | 09-08-2024

Could usable metals be extracted from the 60 million tons of smartphones, hard drives, and other electronic waste produced every year globally? This advanced recycling challenge is one of the long-term objectives of circular economy implementation in the world...

By Waldom Electronics | 08-08-2024

Waldom Electronics is excited to present the latest installment of the Waldom Executive Series, featuring an exclusive interview with David Loftus, CEO of the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA). This discussion highlights Loftus's vision for ECI...

By Waldom Electronics | 18-07-2024

In an ambitious effort to address a critical labour shortage threatening domestic chip production, the Biden administration has launched a new workforce development programme funded by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. This initiative aims to train and develop...

By Astute Electronics | 10-07-2024

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced that global semiconductor industry sales reached $49.1 billion during May 2024. This marks an increase of 19.3% compared to the May 2023 total of $41.2 billion and a rise of 4.1% compared to the Apri...

By Jack Pollard | 09-07-2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising not only the future of technology and the electronics industry but also the way procurement professionals conduct their work. Currently, much of a procurement specialist’s job is manual. While some automated tool...

By Mouser Electronics | 20-06-2024