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Regarding 5G technology, here’s the question everyone wants to know: how will 5G impact the communications industry? The better question might be: how won’t 5G impact the industry?

Taiwan’s Yageo Corporation is set to acquire its U.S. competitor KEMET Corp in $1.8 billion deal with a goal of expanding its global footprint.

From unexpected robotics investment to strong semiconductor growth in East Asia, September was a benchmark month for IoT device production and associated electronic components. Here a few noteworthy developments for sourcing professionals to monitor in the coming weeks and months.

The current Internet of Things (IoT) sensor market is growing rapidly, and is projected to exceed $27 billion by 2022. As suppliers ramp up production to satisfy strong demand for IoT products, procurement specialists, designers, engineers, and others should keep an eye on the major players in the global marketplace – and even a few up-and-coming companies, too.

While most project managers, engineers, and product supply chain personnel don’t consider the BOM an order-ready resource, today’s advanced supply chain software (SCM) enables easy integration and ordering for even the most data-rich BOMs.

Supply chain management is only as strong as its weakest link. For many supply chain processes, this vulnerability happens when electronic parts aren’t accompanied with 100% traceable sources.

Supply chain trends are constantly evolving. To stay on track and continue to deliver growth year-over-year, companies must continue to improve their supply chain practices.

See how Sourceability uses its unique distribution system to power Sourcengine's deliveries methods.

Learn about the vision of Jens Gamperl CEO for Sourceability, a tech company poised to take on the electronic components supply chain with digital solutions that will transform the industry.

Why 2018 had a year of unprecedented shortages in the electronic component industry. Part two looks at the contributions created by an increase in mergers and acquisitions.