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.
Murata invests in RF Monolithics
Dallas, Tex. — RF Monolithics, Inc. (RFM) has announced that Murata Electronics North America purchased 533,000 shares of RFM Common Stock at $1.31/share, in a private transaction. The purchase represents less than five percent of RFM’s outstanding stock.
RFM and Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Murata Electronics North America’s parent, also have entered into a collaboration agreement to leverage each company’s resources to develop new products and services. The companies said they will initially focus on wireless solutions.
“The collaboration agreement opens up such a wide variety of opportunities for both companies in the M2M marketplace. Combined, we have the broadest range of wireless solutions offerings, covering all market segments from the communications market to the industrial and medical markets. We even see opportunities in our fundamental component business that could benefit us both over the next several years,” said John Denslinger, senior vice president of Murata Wireless Solutions in a statement.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.