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.
Digi-Key, PEWA expand distribution agreement
Thief River Falls, Minn. — Digi-Key Corp. has expanded its distribution agreement with Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America (PEWA), a manufacturer of electromechanical and solid-state relays. The expanded agreement will allow Digi-Key to distribute Panasonic Electric Works products in the Asia-Pacific territories, in addition to the existing franchises for the Americas, Japan, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.
Digi-Key stocks more than 1,400 Panasonic Electric Works products including connectors, relays, sensors and switches.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.