📊Executive Summary

The article discusses the impending peak season for excess electronic component inventory, highlighting challenges faced by OEMs, CMs, and EMS providers due to a drop in consumer demand and the consequences of double ordering. It emphasizes the financial strain of holding excess inventory, including storage costs and potential obsolescence. The article suggests that selling excess inventory is a viable strategy, though it can be daunting for smaller manufacturers. It also notes that larger manufacturers have more options for managing excess stock, while smaller firms may struggle to find buyers. The piece underscores the importance of proactive inventory management to mitigate risks associated with excess components....