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Which approach do you prefer? A discount, material replacement or a refund?

Today, hard-to-find components are found almost exclusively on the grey market, while the official distribution channels on the other hand have resumed shipping - albeit sporadically. China continues... more

Did you know that the Chinese culture, in particular, prioritizes their company’s protection over the customer’s relationship?

Official market channels are beginning to deliver, but critical and hard-to-find items, for example TPS54160DGQR by Texas Instruments, PIC32MZ1024 ECG100-I/PT by Microchip Technology Inc... more

Do you find it hard to ignore electronic component stock offers, especially when they’re available at dirt-cheap prices?

What about when the supplier in question is NOT one of your regular suppliers?Beware of not falling into this trap because there is a good... more

Are you looking for one of these hard-to-find parts?

• E-L6258EATR by STMicroelectronics • ADSP-2185BSTZ-133 by Analog Devices • STM32H743BIT6 by STMicroelectronics • IRSM836-035MA by Infineon Technologies AG •... more

Intel’s ambitions could slow down due to lack of agreements

But then... if GlobalFoundries is not acquired by Intel.... What is Intel up to? It's setting its sights on... Find... more

Untraceable chips? Products that are identical to the originals but counterfeit are springing up like mushrooms.

What you see in the picture are two chips that look the same. But are we sure? Let's find out... more

Complex situation persists: chip crisis hits again…

👆⬇️ Check out the latest news in the link ⬇️👆 Have you found alternative and safe sources for your electronic... more

Microchip, Intel ready to invest in Europe: Gelsinger in talks with EU Commissioner Breton, who aims to increase domestic semiconductor production to face global shortages and reduce dependence on imports.

Learn more Until European production capacity returns to an acceptable level, how can you guarantee a secure supply of your... more

With Breton begins an alliance with Europe, ready to join the field with researchers, manufacturers and car manufacturers to increase the production of semiconductors

Learn more  If you don't want to miss out, what are you waiting for? 💸⏰ TIME IS MONEY 💸⏰ 📞... more

Apple is taking steps to combat the global chip crisis, including improving relationships with suppliers through numerous collaborations🤝

Learn more Are you looking for and implementing a strategy to defend against the emergency? Are you thinking about a... more

Seeking “driving seat” for EU, Breton to meet chipmaker execs

European industry chief Thierry Breton wants to achieve EU independence from chips made in Asia. It is the beginning of... more

Stop production of Mercedes for a week

Doubts about favoritism and favourites? From here we can deduce that the situation is quite complex and despite the example... more

Automotive: Volkswagen announces the cut in Wolfsburg production

If even big manufacturers stop due to the semiconductors' shortage, what can we do now (important and urgent) and in... more

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And here's what's going on, why, and where our infamous missing components are going! more

Unstable market? Rely on the brokerage’s professionals

The market is in continuous turmoil, it changes continuously, it transforms, it never stands still. Socio-political, economic and health events,... more

Even the Coronavirus is telling us that relationships win!

A few days ago, following a communication from one of our Asian players about slowdowns and plant closures of some... more

ANOTHER WALTZ!

Here's the update...even if the news' already known to many... GENERAL RESISTANCE SITUATION YAGEO LEAD TIME AT MOMENT 24 WEEK... more

How to optimize warehouse management

In a company that operates in distribution, one of the most heartfelt issues is warehouse management. The two main issues... more

Suppliers evaluation: instruction for use

The free market is an advantage for buyers, but... A market that gives space to everyone is undoubtedly a huge... more

The globalization of the electronic components…

Rumors of these hours already mention increases in Yageo. Is it just a case that this is happening after the... more

Biggers becoming bigger!

  Yageo Corporation yesterday announced that they will acquire all of the outstanding shares of KEMET’s common stock for US$... more

Is the stock declared in the free market always realistic?

  There are weeks in which some components cannot be found even at higher prices and other times in which... more

The forthcoming division between Texas Instruments and Avnet

  The global market is monopolizing distributors and customers, and therefore also their prices On December 31, 2020, Texas Instruments... more