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The Positive Impact of Automation on Electronics Manufacturing Jobs

One of the ongoing worries about the future of automation, particularly in electronics manufacturing, is that the increasing use of machines will result in decreasing the number of employees, as robots replace humans on the line.

How to Solve the 3 Most Significant Problems in Electronics Manufacturing

Electronics manufacturing professionals face many challenges in the current business environment. A global marketplace means that the supply chain is continually growing more complex and widespread, with new players entering the field daily.

EDI Software Alternatives: Gaining the Benefits Without the Cost

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) refers to the exchange of information between businesses. Using EDI software or an EDI alternative, a company can immediately create and transmit, purchase orders, RFQs, advanced shipment notifications, invoices, and other vital business documents to and from partner companies.

Smart Contracts and Blockchain in the Electronics Industry

Blockchain, a technology originally developed to support bitcoin, has expanded to applications far beyond cryptocurrencies.

EDI Software Benefits: The Pros, Cons and Alternatives

Electronic data interchange, or EDI software, is one protocol for businesses to transfer information between partners electronically, without the need for a physical, paper-based transfer of data.

4 Reasons Cloud Data Management Matters for the Electronics Industry

Cloud data management and enterprise data management (EDM) are tools which give companies the ability of to create, integrate, store and disseminate data in an effective manner.

Key Benefits in Automating Electronic Component Purchasing

While there have been technological advancements in electronic component purchasing over the past few decades, the purchasing process remains mostly manual.

5 Ways Data Analytics Improve the Electronic Component Supply Chain

Companies in almost every industry are learning how to harness the power of big data to improve their processes and products, including in the electronic component supply chain.

How Technology Impacts The Electronic Component Supply Chain

Each year, a growing number of technologies affect the electronic component supply chain. Data transfer solutions and the automation of business tasks has led a shift from Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to real-time direct system communications with an Application Program Interface (API).

The Orbweaver Process of Engagement

The steps to assemble a software solution are similar to the process of building a house.

Introduction to Orbweaver Accelerate

A world-class Customer Support engine and eCommerce platform, enabled by real-time data connectivity from your supplier integrations.

Comparing Two Systems on the Orbweaver Platform

In the past year, Orbweaver’s customers KEMET Corporation (Simpsonville, SC) and Sonic Manufacturing (Fremont, CA) respectively launched "Jet Stream" and "Supply Chains at the Speed of Light”- two large-scale business automation systems designed to streamline their businesses.