WHY A NEW PARTS SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Changes in electronics technologies and market dynamics have made trad itional electronic parts selection and management practices inadequate . This article presents the evolution of relevant technology and busin ess practices in the electronics industry and discusses elements of a new parts selection and management plan that works with these changes. The article describes the relationships among members of the electron ic system supply chain, explains how these relationships have evolved, and presents an assessment of market trends and challenges. The artic le concludes with the objectives of a parts selection and management p rogram, suited to the current market and adaptable to future changes.