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Watch for tight supply, higher component tags
In the latest component supply update after last week's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, IHS iSuppli reported that the industry could see significant shortages in the coming weeks along with significantly higher prices, mostly due to impacts on transportation and the power infrastructure. This means buyers will have to keep a close watch on... »
Component supply constraints hinder ‘full-throttle’ EMS growth, says iSuppli
Although the global electronics contract manufacturing industry will return to growth in 2010, the market still faces major uncertainties this year, according to the latest report from iSuppli Corp. Hurdles include component shortages, high unemployment, waning stimulus efforts and more than a trillion dollars in residential and commercial mortgage resets. »
Consumer demand, focus on green tech to drive LED-backlit LCD-TV growth
Due to increasing commitments from the TV supply chain, consumer demand and a greater focus on green technologies, LED-backlit LCD-TV shipments (40 inches or larger) will reach 112.1 million units by 2013, up from 34,000 units in 2008, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 405 percent, reports iSuppli Corp. »

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.