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Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics is a globally authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components for over 1,200 industry-leading manufacturer brands. We specialize in the rapid introduction of the newest products and technologies targeting the design engineer and buyer communities. Mouser has 27 offices located around the globe. We conduct business in 21 different languages and 34 currencies. Our global distribution center is equipped with state-of-the-art wireless warehouse management systems that enable us to process orders 24/7, and deliver nearly perfect pick-and-ship operations.

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Seven Ways to Save Yourself When The Lead Time Keeps Getting Longer The global supply chain has been put to the test over the past several years, with a variety of issues creating longer lead times that have begun, or continue, to impact projects. If you’re experiencing longer lead times, one or more of the following strategies might save your project. 1. Check on whether a cross or alternative is available and in stock Is there another product that has a similar functionality to the part you need? Double check Read Article

EDI, Punchout, and API— What’s the difference, and why is each important? It wasn’t that long ago that far too many processes involving sharing data, accessing products, and connecting within the supply chain were performed manually. When we dissect the use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Punchout, and API, we see that this connection, access, and communication, has dramatically evolved. Here’s a look at how, where each is used, and why each is important within your supply chain. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Read Article

Faster Procurement with APIs Purchasers of electronic components are searching high and low for new, better, and faster ways to find parts. The age-old practice of having multiple distributor websites open, plus a few aggregators, plus a manufacturer page or two—frantically cutting and pasting part number after part number hoping for a hit—has worn thin. Spreadsheets can help, but by the time these spreadsheets are returned, they are often quickly updated. With all the Read Article

How to Nail Procurement Efficiency Three Ways to Achieve Greater Efficiency There are levels to efficiency, but achieving greater efficiency requires identifying any inefficiencies, with the understanding that things won’t be fixed overnight. Efficiency requires process streamlining, documentation, optimization, and, naturally, automation. However, the first step to becoming efficient is simply getting a full grasp on your current status. The journey to efficiency begins with Read Article

The Not-too-Distant Future of Procurement Procurement is fast rising as a critical and increasingly professional function. Based on the challenges of the past few years, procurement is set to play an even more significant role in tackling and solving critical business problems rather than just managing and optimizing processes. What does that mean to your organization? You will need a highly skilled team in place capable of getting you there. Building a Technical/StrategicProcurement Read Article