In March, global design activities remained flat, while global sourcing activities increased compared to the prior month. March Design Activities:…
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February 2026: Electronic Components Insights
Global design and sourcing activities decreased month-over-month in February due to the annual Lunar New Year holidays in the APAC region. Compared to prior year, global design activities decreased -8% and sourcing activities remained flat.
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January 2026: Electronic Components Insights
Global electronic components activity began the year on solid footing, with design and sourcing trends improving month-over-month. January Design Activities:…