Component Sense Blog

Most electronics assemblies operate with an inventory accuracy between 75% to 89%. Simply put, one in four inventory records contains an error.

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.

In an era of rapid technological innovation, the global manufacturing sector is under mounting pressure to prioritise environmental sustainability. At the forefront of this shift is the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. 

Inventory audits are necessary in any industry, but in electronics manufacturing, they carry a bit more weight than most.

Components expire, BOMs change, and the gap between what your system says you have and what is actually on the shelf can grow faster than most people expect. When it does, the consequences can be significant.

Every electronic component manufactured today carries a shelf life, a manufacturer-defined window within which performance is guaranteed. It is one of the most technically significant parameters in electronics manufacturing and distribution. Yet it remains one of the most routinely overlooked.