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.
Register to win EAGLE’s design software at ESC
Chicago, Ill. — Engineers attending Chicago’s Embedded Systems Conference (ESC), June 8 -9, have a chance to win a standard edition of Cadsoft’s EAGLE PCB design software, from element14 by registering at Booth 307. Named 2010 product of the year by Elektronik Magazine, the software’s latest version 5.10.0 incorporates “DesignLink” functionality, enabling users to access part pricing and availability.
element14 is also donating a Fluke 233 remote display TRMS digital multimeter and an Agilent U1253A handheld digital multimeter for the Twitter Scavenger Hunt (tweet @esc_blast for signup and details). Video reviews of the Fluke 233 and Agilent U1253A are available at element14.
element14 also is sponsoring the ESC Theatre, which offers a series of technical presentations including live teardowns.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.