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Sourcing electronic components post-pandemic


Mike Thomas, vice president and global general manager at Classic Components, says independent distributors are stepping in to assist   to preserve cash outlay, and identifying ways to reduce electronic component costs


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ith the unprecedented, once-in-a- lifetime disruption of the supply chain for electronic components in the rear-   manufacturers found many critical electronic  prices skyrocketed and lead times extend  


Thankfully, much of the dust has settled,  earned lessons from the pandemic, many


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   same time, they want to do so at reduced  premium for electronic parts over the past 


 supply chain disruptions in history outside    


SEPTEMBER 2023 | ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERS


    unparalleled event, Covid-related supply    of multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC)    are components in short supply due to the


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