ESNA spoke with ReSolve, part of Arrow's newly launched reverse logistics group, which also includes Intechra, an IT asset disposition services company and Converge, an independent distributor, to discuss the importance of a reverse supply chain logistics program. 
The aftermath of Japan's earthquake last month has left the electronics supply chain struggling with production stoppages and shipment delays of electronic components and raw materials supply.
Because the DRAM market is highly volatile the current buyer's market could quickly swing into a seller's market during the second half of 2011. Buyers will need to keep an eye on several key issues.
TSMC to build fab for LED lighting
Hsinchu, Taiwan — Marking the company’s major move into the “green” energy market, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSMC) broke ground on its new LED lighting research and development center and fab in Hsinchu Science Park. The company expects to offer LED light sources and light engines for the LED lighting industry in 2011.
“LED lighting is a promising industry, and we will make full use of TSMC’s technology leadership and manufacturing excellence in semiconductors to develop and integrate LED technology, process, and packaging and testing,” said Dr. Rick Tsai, TSMC president of New Businesses, in a statement.
The LED fab will be built in two phases. Investment in plant and equipment for the first phase is expected to cost NT$5.5 billion (about $173 million). Equipment move-in is scheduled for fourth quarter of 2010 followed by volume production in the first quarter of 2011. Second phase decisions will be made at a later date depending on future business needs.
In addition, TSMC is actively recruiting for its LED lighting business in areas including technology development, process integration, product mechanical engineering, packaging, testing, equipment engineering, facilities, and business development.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.