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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. »
Electronics manufacturing workshop targets OEMs
Charlie Barnhart & Associates LLC (CBA) is hosting an OEM-only global outsourcing workshop at Jabil's facility in Tempe, Ariz., on February 3. Topics include global pricing, total cost of ownership, and how to make the best outsourcing decisions by understanding and monetizing the risk elements of supply design and geographic selection. »
IPC to address solar panel assembly standards
IPC -- Association Connecting Electronics Industries has formed an IPC Solar Standards Committee to work on standards for the polysilicon photovoltaic (solar) industry, specifically the assembly of solar panels. »

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.