Global Purchasing

Industry outlook calls for optimism, manufacturing group says

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:40:00 +0000

Global Purchasing Staff

MAPI quarterly economic forecast calls for 3% growth in manufacturing this year, with more on the way in 2014

TTI launches enhanced Lead Time Trend tool

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:54:00 +0000

Global Purchasing Staff

Service gives customers greater access to manufacturer lead-time information

Globalization, product obsolescence top supply chain challenges

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:21:00 +0000

Executive Q&A: Distributors respond with tools to help engineers, procurement professionals meet increasingly complex electronics supply chain, says Components Direct’s Steve Martin

U.S. Electronics Distributors Seek Success In Europe

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:01:00 +0000

Top electronics distributors are expanding in the continent despite ongoing economic weakness across the region

Heard in the Channel: Mouser, Kanaan celebrate 2013 Indy 500 victory

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:56:00 +0000

Mouser’s IndyCar sponsorship makes headlines with Tony Kanaan victory; Peerless Electronics launches new e-store

Electronics industry faces growing regulatory environment

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:24:00 +0000

Laws and regulations concerning conflict minerals and the environment aren't the only compliance rules electronics buyers have to worry about

Strategic Purchasing

5 Questions With: Ed Smith, President, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas

Thu, 30 May 2013 21:38:00 +0000

Avnet’s Ed Smith talks about the outlook for the electronics industry, the “regionalization” of electronics manufacturing, and key trends discussed at this year’s Electronics Distribution Show in Las Vegas

Transportation sector fuels growth in electronics supply chain

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:56:00 +0000

Demand for creature comforts grows alongside the trend toward lighter, faster and smaller electronic components, says TTI executive Joe Venturella

Mouser, Kanaan celebrate 2013 Indy 500 victory

Tue, 28 May 2013 19:02:00 +0000

Global Purchasing Staff

Tony Kanaan’s #11 IndyCar, sponsored by Mouser Electronics, speeds to victory in the Indy 500

ECIA urges members to weigh in on anti-counterfeit regs

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:16:00 +0000

Global Purchasing Staff

Industry trade group asks distributors and manufacturers to comment on proposed revisions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System by July 15

Heard in the Channel: Sager Sponsors Local Robotics Team

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:00 +0000

Electronics industry continues its support of national math and science education program For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

Taking the Sequester Bull By the Horns

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:47:00 +0000

By Bridget McCrea

With the federal budget sequestration in full force, effective supply chain management is more important than ever.

Future re-launches FAI

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 +0000

Global Purchasing Staff

Sales program targets new or underserved Future Electronics customers to grow business in globally

Defense spending tops electronics’ distributors’ concerns

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:19:00 +0000

Leading distributors maintain mixed views on how military budget cuts will affect the electronics industry in 2013

Q&A with Future Electronics’ Lindsley Ruth

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:00 +0000

Future Electronics is using its focus on people and inventory—and its penchant for the complexity that comes with globalization—as a pathway to growth and opportunity in 2013

Heard in the Channel: Mouser launches broadcast applications site

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:08:00 +0000

Site puts broadcast design resources, articles, featured products and technical information all in one place

The regionalization of electronics manufacturing

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:57:00 +0000

More products are being made in the regions where they will be sold, causing purchasing executives to re-examine outsourcing versus insourcing strategies

Strategic Purchasing

McLendon prepares Allied for global challenges in a slow economy

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:49:00 +0000

Top-ranked Allied Electronics’ new president Scott McLendon discusses his outlook for 2013 and beyond and the road to becoming a global business

Top 50 Distributor Allied Electronics (number five on this year’s Top 50 List) has promoted Scott McLendon to president, replacing longtime leader Lee Davidson.

Top 10 Electronics Distributors 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:09:34 +0000

Each year, Penton Media’s Electronics Group publishes a list of 50 largest electronics distributors in North America. And here, we showcase the biggest of the big—our Top 10 Distributors. From number-one ranked Avnet to 10th-place independent distributor N.F. Smith & Associates, these companies are leaders in the electronics supply chain, serving design engineers and purchasing managers in a wide range of end markets around the world.

Each company in our list is ranked according to its total global sales volume, and all figures are reported in U.S. dollars. We use self-reported data from each company and verify the information against annual reports and earnings statements, where possible, as well as in follow-up interviews with some of the companies at the top of the list. This year, we kick off our survey with an up-close look at our number five-ranked distributor Allied Electronics.

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive list of the largest electronic components distributors doing business in North America. We welcome your input as we develop next year’s report. Send your questions or comments to sourceESBeditor@penton.com.

1. Avnet, Inc.	$25.2 billion
2. Arrow Electronics, Inc.	$20.4 billion
3. Future Electronics	$7.4 billion
4. TTI, Inc.	$1.6 billion
5. Allied Electronics, Inc.	$1.5 billion
6. Newark element14	$1.5 billion
7. Digi-Key Corp.	$1.4 billion
8. Mouser Electronics	$615.3 million
9. DAC/Heilind	$584.6 million
10. N.F. Smith & Associates, LP	$465 million

Industry celebrates 2013 FIRST Robotics Championship

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:58:00 +0000

Global Purchasing Staff

Electronics industry distributors and manufacturers attend national competition in St. Louis and ready for 2014 bill of materials sponsorship

Top 50 Distributors 2013: The List (PDF download)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:35:00 +0000

Who made the list this year? GlobalPurchasing.com and SourceESB presents the Top 50 Distributors 2013.

Top 50 Distributors 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:40:00 +0000

Modest growth ahead, say the 2013 Top 50 Distributors

The largest distributors of electronic components in North America aren’t expecting blockbuster growth this year, but they do anticipate a slow and steady upturn in business by the time 2013 is over.

Avnet’s Q3 sales essentially flat

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:42:00 +0000

Global Purchasing Staff

End market growth continues to be mixed as Top 50 distributor takes steps to cut costs, improve margins

Combating counterfeit components: what buyers need to know

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:14:00 +0000

By Steve Martin

Education, awareness and training on counterfeit components and the best sources of supply are the keys to keeping counterfeits out of your supply chain

Few companies ready for conflict minerals regs

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:10:00 +0000

Global Purchasing Staff

IHS poll reveals that more than a third of electronics industry firms have made no plans to meet new reporting requirements that begin next year

Heard in the Channel: Allied makes two executive appointments

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:05:00 +0000

VPs Frank Cantwell and Dan Stewart promoted to Allied’s executive management team; plus news from Avnet, Powertech Controls, TTI and more

Distribution industry leaders connect at EDS

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:18:00 +0000

Electronics executives meet in Las Vegas May 6-9 for EDS 2013

Meeting supply chain challenges

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:02:00 +0000

Avnet Electronics Marketing’s Lalit Wadhwa talks about the road to building resilient supply chains

ISM 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference & Educational Exhibit

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:11:00 +0000

Location

Dallas Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

United States

See map: Google Maps

ERAI Executive Conference

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:05:00 +0000

Location

Orlando Orlando

United States

See map: Google Maps