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MacroFab’s Modern Approach to Strategic Sourcing

Many Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have some sort of procurement team. So what makes MacroFab so different?

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Electronics Production: Upgrading Inventory Systems with Modern Tech

Inventory and supply chain management software and processes play a pivotal role in safety, efficiency, & security of electronics manufacturing operations.

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Smaller Electronics Teams Struggling to Do More, More Efficiently

Smartly leveraged technology and old-school relationship management with suppliers and vendors is essential for success with smaller supply chain teams.

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Tackling Electronics Procurement Challenges in the Upcoming Year

As we edge closer to the end of 2023, procurement leaders are reviewing their current strategies and making changes for the coming year.

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The Electronics Industry’s Need for Diverse Supply Chains

Electronics companies that diversify their suppliers, sourcing locales, and manufacturing sites bolster their defenses against potential disruptions.

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Strategic Advantages of Digital Procurement in Electronics Manufacturing

Most companies have invested in digital supply chain technologies, improving management systems, boosting their resilience to supply chain disruptions.

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Lunar New Year Prep: 120 Days to Ensure Your PCBA Production

This event has the potential to impact supply chains in America, as the festivities necessitate closures of factories and businesses throughout East Asia.

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Cybersecurity & the Supply Chain: Safeguarding PCBA Builds

A well-executed PCBA design, integrating robust security practices, can help safeguard against cybercrime.

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How We Find and Retain Electronics Supply Chain Experts Must Change, Quickly

The right employees won’t show up as if by magic: electronics OEMs and distributors need to make a concerted effort to hire and retain supply chain talent.

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Decoding Recent Electronics Cost Surge: Implications for You

We’ll examine the underlying reasons behind this surge in prices and provide practical strategies to help you navigate these challenges effectively.

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Capitalize on the IRA: Opportunities for Electronics Businesses

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) directs nearly $400 billion to clean energy incentives including $47 billion allocated for manufacturing.

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Macro Trends Reshaping the Electronics Manufacturing Landscape

Let’s explore the macro trends shaping the PCBA manufacturing industry’s trajectory and delve into the implications of this transformation.

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For Engineers, Counterfeit PCBA Parts Pose New Challenges

About two-thirds of counterfeit electronics are sold by reputable companies, with little awareness of the problem.

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5 Things High-Performing Electronics Teams Do Differently

Optimal team performance in the electronics industry is essential, and clear communication is the cornerstone in new electronics development.

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How the Electronics Industry is Responding to Inflation

Even as news of economic uncertainty remains top of mind, the electronics industry remains more stable than one might expect.

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Component Obsolescence Management Begins at Design

Reasons for component obsolescence, best practices for managing it effectively, and some of the benefits of partnering with a supply chain expert.

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8 Tactics Every Electronics Business Needs

No matter what type of business you run, the following eight tactics will help reduce electronic supply chain risk today and into the future.

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Last Year's Freight Problems In The Electronics Industry

The cost of shipping containers by maritime freight increased by 500% from pre-pandemic levels and the cost of shipping bulk commodities by sea tripled.

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Supply Chain Challenges Persist for Electronics Companies

We'll delve deeper into the supply chain challenges facing electronics companies and explore the impact on the quality outcomes of their products.

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Surviving the Warehousing Squeeze

The warehousing crunch has put a strain on electronics companies that rely on quick delivery of electronic components or PCBAs, especially from overseas.

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Domestic Fabs Won’t Solve Chip Shortage For Everyone

Even though the CHIPS Act will funnel tens of billions of dollars into semiconductor factory construction, new domestic fabs won’t solve every problem.

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Why Industrial Robotics is Experiencing Steady Growth

Despite the challenges posed by global supply chains, sales of new robots still grew slightly at 0.5%, with 384,000 units shipped globally in 2020.

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Global Headwinds Confront the APAC Electronics Industry

Exports from mainland China, Japan, and South Korea have softened in recent years. Global electronics exports from these countries showed no growth.

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Will the Electronics Supply Chain Normalize in 2023?

Except for uncertainty, almost nothing is guaranteed in 2023. Here’s what we do know.

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