NXP Semiconductor-Freescale Semiconductor-Qualcomm NXP Semiconductors Today, NXP creates semiconductors, system solutions, and software that deliver better sensory experiences to consumers using mobile phones, personal media players, TVs, set-top boxes, identification applications, in-car entertainment, and a wide range of other electronic devices and systems. 1961 Signetics was started with a group of scientists and engineers from… Read More
Procurement Should Not Be Reactive But Proactive
Here is why procurement should not be reactive but proactive At larger OEMs procurement is designing a template for strategic and collaborative sourcing: Manage the supply base. Evaluate and select suppliers based on collaboration with design teams Managing the supply base includes, evaluating new technologies and products from key supply partners Recommend new suppliers to… Read More
Analog Acquisition and Allied’s New Directors
There’s a lot going on in the industry. Analog Acquisition and Allied’s New Directors. Let’s start with Analog Devices acquiring Linear Technology for $14.8 billion, continuing the trend of big consolidations within the semiconductor sector. ADI reported annual semiconductor revenue of $3.4 billion in 2015, while LLTC revenue was $1.4 billion. After examining the potential… Read More
Avnet Expands with Acquisitions in Asia
Avnet expands with acquisitions in Asia. Both Avnet and Premier Farnell announced acquisitions in Asia in July, adding to each company’s global product and service offering. Avnet, Inc. announced its offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Internix, Inc., a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The deal expands Avnet’s electronic components distribution… Read More