In today's rapidly advancing technological world, engineers play a critical role in upholding quality standards. Those standards ensure that the products distributed through the global electronic component supply chain exceed customer expectations in industries where safety, efficiency, and durability are paramount.
Reliable electronics are essential in the aerospace and defense industry, where high-quality components ensure longer lifespans, minimize the need for replacements and repairs, and enhance cost-efficiency throughout the entire product life cycle.
Meet April Peterson, Fusion Worldwide's Director of Risk and Compliance. April joined Fusion in 2022 and brings over 20 years of experience in risk and compliance management.
On May 14th, the Biden administration made significant changes to tariffs on Chinese imports, building upon measures initiated during the Trump presidency.
Each quarter, Fusion Worldwide's analysts dive into the earnings calls of leading electronics manufacturers to uncover the latest demand trends in the electronic component market.
Electronics buyers understand the risks associated with counterfeit and low-quality components, but staying vigilant across every single RFP or bid isn’t always easy. Counterfeit electronics leave the end user with poor performance, overheating, malfunctions, fires, and other risks.
On April 3, 2024, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Taiwan before 8:00 a.m. local time. This was the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, and impacted several electronic component manufacturing facilities.