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Expect lean IC inventories in Q1, says iSuppli
Global semiconductor suppliers are expected to maintain lean inventories in the first quarter of 2010 in order to maintain profitability amid uncertain economic conditions, according to iSuppli Corp. »
No double ordering in the semiconductor industry
There is no indication that chip purchasers are double booking orders despite fears that buyers are inflating semiconductor purchases in order to guarantee adequate supplies, reports iSuppli Corp. »
Global chip sales improve in 2009, says iSuppli
iSuppli Corp. has upgraded its 2009 semiconductor forecast due to strong second quarter sequential growth, supply chain improvements and semiconductor demand trends. The market researcher now forecasts global chip sales will decline by 16.5 percent in 2009, compared to a 23 percent drop previously projected. »
Handset OEMs have lean inventories, says iSuppli
Global inventories at mobile handset OEMs are currently at 75 million units, which indicates that the wireless supply chain has reduced its stockpiles to the appropriate supply/demand level, according to market researcher iSuppli. »

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.



Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.