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.
Electronic component orders fall in July, says ECA
Arlington, Va. — After reaching a two-year high in June, electronic component orders fell in July, according to the monthly order index compiled by the Electronic Components Association (ECA). “The 12-month average, comparing this year’s results to last year’s, continued an ascent that began last summer,” said ECA.
ECA attributes the drop to a possible retrench by manufacturers after a huge demand caused by replenishment of low inventory levels and perceived shortages of electronic components.
“There are also tangible signs that the recovery is lagging compared to last year at this time, when it was just building up steam. Another possibility is that manufacturers are taking a bit of a timeout to get a better picture of future demand — that has happened a couple of times over the past year,” said Bob Willis, ECA president, in a statement.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.