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.
element14 launches legislation portal
London, UK — element14, Premier Farnell’s online technology resource and community for electronic design engineers, has launched an electronics industry legislation information portal. The new portal provides electronic design engineers with the latest updates, reference guides to complex and lengthy legislation, discussion groups, and a blog discussing the latest trends in the industry.
Premier Farnell said it created its Global Legislation Website five years ago to provide an easily accessible source of data. With the advent of social media and Web 2.0, design engineers were kept informed of compliance updates via Twitter and LinkedIn (LegislationEye).
With the launch of the element14 community, design engineers will be able to directly interact and converse with Gary Nevison, Premier Farnell’s Head of Legislation, and other peers to ask specific questions regarding their legislation compliance concerns, says the global distributor.
element14 is touted as the only one-stop online community built specifically for electronic engineers that supports every stage of their design process from ideation through product creation — by offering a combination of community, content and now an industry legislation portal, where engineers can find the latest updates and guides on industry relevant legislation such as Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), REACH, ErP/Eco-Design.
Senior officials at the UK Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) have updated the industry this week on the RoHS and WEEE recasts. All up-to-date information is now available on element14.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.