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[![Component Sense](https://www.componentsense.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS%20Logo.png?width=2000&height=454&name=CS%20Logo.png "Component Sense")](https://www.componentsense.com/) # Component Sense Blog Posts by: ## Vivian Trịnh ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/Obsolescence%20Management%20BB.png) ### [Electronic Component Obsolescence Management: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/electronic-component-obsolescence-management-a-practical-guide-for-manufacturers) 19-Jun-2026 [Every electronic component has a lifespan](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/lifespan-of-electronic-components-explained). The typical product lifecycle from introduction to end-of-life runs between 10 and 15 years, but the products that those components go into often run for 20, 30, or longer. That gap is where production lines stall, engineering teams scramble, and procurement budgets take an unexpected hit. [Read More](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/electronic-component-obsolescence-management-a-practical-guide-for-manufacturers) ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/EU%20Packaging%20Regulation%20BB.png) ### [EU Packaging Regulation 2026 (PPWR): What Electronics Manufacturers Need to Know](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/eu-packaging-regulation-2026-electronics-manufacturers) 10-Jun-2026 The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation—known as the PPWR, or Regulation (EU) 2025/40—comes into general application this month, reshaping how electronics manufacturers across the European Union design, use, and manage packaging. After years of mounting pressure on the industry to address unsustainable packaging practices, the rules are no longer a future concern. [Read More](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/eu-packaging-regulation-2026-electronics-manufacturers) ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/Inventory%20Cycle%20Counting%20BB.png) ### [Inventory Cycle Counting for Electronics Manufacturers: The Complete Guide](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/inventory-cycle-counting) 22-May-2026 Most electronics assemblies operate with an inventory accuracy between [75% to 89%](https://www.electronics.org/blog/four-things-know-about-ipcs-recently-released-quality-benchmarks-electronics-assembly-industry). Simply put, one in four inventory records contains an error. [Read More](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/inventory-cycle-counting) ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/Consignment%20v%20Outright%20BB.png) ### [Consignment vs. Outright Purchase: Which Excess Stock Solution Is Right for You?](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/consignment-vs-outrightpurchase) 14-May-2026 Sitting on excess electronic components? Discover the difference between consignment and outright purchase and how to choose the solution that maximises your returns, optimises your warehouse, and supports a sustainable supply chain. [Read More](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/consignment-vs-outrightpurchase) ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/Risks%20of%20Improper%20Disposal%20BB.png) ### [The Risks of Improper E-Waste Disposal in Electronics Manufacturing](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/risks-of-improper-e-waste-disposal) 22-Apr-2026 Electronic waste (e-waste) is [one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/electronic-waste-(e-waste)). While it is often discussed in environmental terms, for electronics manufacturers and distributors, improper e-waste disposal poses broader challenges, including regulatory compliance issues, financial losses, and supply chain inefficiencies. 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