2022 Top Asia Pacific Distributors List 

2022 Top Asia Pacific Distributors List

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Can India’s Emerging Electronics Industry Compete with China? 

The pandemic, last year’s global supply chain challenges, and this year’s conflict in Eastern Europe make the case for why it’s important for a country to diversify the sources of its imports. Now, with a China-Taiwan situation brewing, the U.S. needs more than ever to loosen China’s grip on its electronics market. This move isn’t political, it’s purely practical. It’s about minimizing risk. And it makes sense right now because there is a new emerging market vying to meet American consumer demand: India. American importers have been cautious about forming long-term deals with Indian electronics manufacturers, and rightfully so. In the past, political instability as well as a complex set of tariff laws made trade with India difficult. So what has changed? For the past several years, India’s government has been stable, with a focus on luring foreign countries to invest in their growing manufacturing base.

Source: Can India’s Emerging Electronics Industry Compete with China? · EMSNow

From Lean to Agile: Learning from the Electronic Supply Chain Veterans 

As many industries, including automotive and consumer electronics, move toward product interconnectivity—which increasingly requires a significant number of semiconductors—companies are being forced to rethink their supply chains to adapt to a constantly evolving market. Consumer-appliance OEMs, for example, are experts at making washing machines, refrigerators and ovens; however, integrating semiconductors for connectivity introduces an entirely new challenge. Those that are used to working closely with the semiconductor supply chain, such as in the fast-paced world of smartphones, understand the need to be agile. These companies are able to adjust quickly in the face of unexpected disruptions and often keep chip availability top of mind when designing products, which has given them a distinct advantage in the ongoing chip shortage. The good news for less agile companies is that there are still opportunities to learn and thrive in this sphere.

Source: From Lean to Agile: Learning from the Electronic Supply Chain Veterans | Source Today

APAC Distribution Trends 

Made up of the countries that are situated in and around the western portion of the Pacific Ocean, the Asia-Pacific or “APAC” region is home to a number of electronics distributors that serve a worldwide customer base from their strategically-situated facilities. As a rule, most countries located throughout eastern and southern Asia—particularly those that touch the Pacific Ocean—and Oceania are usually considered APAC countries. However, the actual list of APAC countries can vary depending upon the context. For the most part, however,

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DMASS: European Disti Market Records 28.5% Q2 Increase

European semiconductor distribution sales grew by 33.4% to 3.09 Billion Euro reports DMASS*.

IP&E (Interconnect, Passive and Electromechanical) components grew by 19.6% to 1.51 Billion Euro.

In total, the components distribution market grew by 28.5% to 4.60 Billion Euro.

Allocation and shortage continue to have an impact make their mark on the European component distribution business, but partial relief is now being seen in some product areas.

Source: DMASS: European Disti Market Records 28.5% Q2 Increase

How Automation Increases Warehouse Picking Efficiency

Business leaders are increasingly interested in applying order-picking automation to warehouses. An increase in online shopping, customers’ desire for faster delivery, two years of logistics woes and a global labor shortage have spurred warehouse managers to explore automation to expand their businesses. Here are some compelling ways that automation can make order picking easier and faster.

Most companies pursue growth at multiple points of their evolution. However, there often comes a time when hiring more people is no longer feasible. That can support growth, but it usually can’t help companies meet all their goals. However, warehouse picking efficiency can allow a company to make significant gains.

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Arrow Q2 Sales Increase by 10%

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today reported second-quarter 2022 sales of $9.46 billion, an increase of 10 percent from sales of $8.56 billion in the second quarter of 2021. Second-quarter net income was $370 million, or $5.54 per share on a diluted basis, compared with net income of $241 million, or $3.23 per share on a diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2021.

Source: Arrow Q2 Sales Increase by 10%

IPC: Americas EMS Industry Down 7.6% in June

IPC announced today the June 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.39.Total North American EMS shipments in June 2022 were down 7.6 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, June shipments increased 9.6 percent. EMS bookings in June decreased 13.9 percent year-over-year and increased 12.0 percent from the previous month.

Source: IPC: Americas EMS Industry Down 7.6% in June – EPS News

Leading the way in tough anti-counterfeiting measures

Threats of counterfeit components entering the supply chain is a growing concern as demand increases and fake parts are harder to detect. This, combined with the current product shortages, means it’s more important than ever to buy from an authorized distributor. 

Mouser Electronics’ customers can order with confidence, knowing that the global authorized distributor has rigorous processes in place to prevent counterfeit products entering its inventory. Customers can expect 100 per cent certified, genuine products, fully traceable to each manufacturer.

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Distribution boosted by rising OEM design and supply chain services 

Electronic component distributors have hit the sweet spot of their market. In addition to surging demand for semiconductors, passives, interconnects and electromechanical parts, OEMs are asking distributors to support them with more value-added services, including design engineering, supplier management, inventory management and scarce component procurement functions.

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Jabil to invest US$400 million in Jalisco 

JALISCO – The U.S. technology company Jabil Circuit confirmed an investment of US$400 million to create 6,000 new jobs in Jalisco this year, as announced by Governor Enrique Alfaro Ramirez, during his promotional tour of the Silicon Valley in San Jose, California. “It is great news that speaks of the confidence in our state, we can understand everything that has been done over the years to consolidate the ecosystem of the electronics industry in our state,” said the Jalisco governor.

Source: Jabil to invest US$400 million in Jalisco – Electronics Manufacturing News

Enics Merges with GPV to Create a European Electronics Giant

Two strong European-based electronics manufacturing services providers, Enics and GPV are merging. The transaction values the combined business at more than 500M€. The merger will create Europe’s second largest EMS company with more than 7,500 employees and operations worldwide. The Danish industrial conglomerate Schouw & Co., listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and owner of GPV, will hold 80 per cent of the merging entity, while the current owner of Enics, Ahlstrom Capital B.V., (a wholly owned subsidiary of the family-owned investment company Ahlström Capital) will hold 20 per cent. Additionally, as a result of the transaction, Ahlström Capital will receive approximately EUR 60 million in cash. The merger of Enics and GPV will create an international electronics group with more than 7,500 employees and a revenue close to one billion euros.

Source: Enics Merges with GPV to Create a European Electronics Giant