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In manufacturing, we are often asked these two questions, “How much are you prepared to pay”, and “How long are you prepared to wait?”. This highlights to us that the quality of our end product is based on two key variables; PRICE and TIME.   But what is the Iron Triangle? You may have heard about the Iron Triangle before,

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WHAT IS TRACEABILITY? Traceability (or TCC – Track, Trace, and Control) is a phrase that is being brought up more often when it comes to choosing the right EMS provider. Traceability involves tracking the flow of products and materials as well as their location. It is important that an EMS provider has a traceable system implemented within their ranks. A

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There are several requirements an EMS Company need to receive before they can respond to a request for an initial quote. These include: • Quantities required – How many products do you anticipate needing over 12 months • Bill of Materials (BOM) • Approved Vendor List (AVL) • Gerber Files • Test Requirements • Assembly Drawings • Schematic drawings •

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GENERAL OVERVIEW Limited supply for a wide range of components is expected as demand continues to grow. This is causing increased lead times and constraint capacities across the market.   Lead times are expected to remain extremely high, and further growth is predicted throughout 2021 due to component shortages.   Order backlog and visibility in customer forecasting is key for

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GENERAL OVERVIEW There has been no significant change in the current market situation. Further growth is predicted throughout 2021 due to continued component shortages.   Demand for products continue to soar, as well as price increases. We are currently facing lead times up to 52 weeks+.   The key message is ‘order allocation’, as this will help stabilise the supply

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GENERAL OVERVIEW There has been continued acceleration in demand from the customer base. This has created a significant ramp-up in customer demand across all Discrete & Opto technologies.   There has been no relief in lead time reduction due to lack of raw materials and shipping delays which continues to drive further increases in lead times across entire portfolios.  

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GENERAL OVERVIEW There have been no significant changes in the current market situation since the beginning of Q1, 2021. There has been a continued ramp-up in demand, driving lead-time increases up to 45 weeks +, and allocation on some products. Price increases are being issued by supplier bases and we expect to see further surges throughout Q2. Visibility in customer

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Are you interested in going into volume production but lack specialist facilities? A contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) is the solution to your problem. But how do you go about choosing the right one, and what do you need to do to work successfully with them?   Start early Choosing your CEM should be one of the first steps in your

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GENERAL OVERVIEW Leading component manufacturers continue to announce extended lead times, some now out to 45 weeks +.   Lead-times are extending sharply with some vendors imposing allocation on certain lines, and prices in all areas are being raised, often with little or no notice. These supply chain risks require timely planning and action.   It is advised for customers

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GENERAL OVERVIEW There has been a continued ramp up in demand, driving more significant lead-time increases & allocation in some products.   Price increases are being issued by supplier bases and we expect to see further surges throughout Q2.   There has been no short-term relief to the current constrained market, and we expect this to remain well into Q3

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