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Power drives inductor market

Leadtimes for inductors generally range between eight to 10 weeks, which is up slightly at the low end from six months ago, when deliveries averaged about four to 10 weeks. Despite the slight increase in deliveries, inductor suppliers say they don't anticipate any supply issues in 2013. Pricing also is expected to remain stable this year, unless the price of copper—the biggest materials contributor to the cost of inductors—starts to increase.
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03/01/2013

EMS industry expects strong growth south of the border
Due to rising labor costs in China, Mexico is looking more attractive as a low-cost locale for electronics manufacturing - 02/06/2013

Sequestering the supply chain
Examining the short- and long-term supply chain impacts of the federal budget cuts - 03/20/2013

Tracking the re-shoring trend
One of the world’s leading automakers steps into the re-shoring ring by repurposing a U.S. plant and committing to make more cars on American soil…will other manufacturers follow suit? - 03/07/2013

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03/20/2013 Sequestering the supply chain

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03/01/2013 Power drives inductor market