General Industry Information

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Consumer Electronics Show Highlights from ECIA’s Chief Analyst Dale Ford: Part 1 - January 14, 2026

Buyers and Engineers

ECIA delivers practical resources for buyers and engineers to help navigate electronic component sourcing, compliance, and supply-chain issues.

Understanding Lead Times

Understanding Semiconductor Lead Times

Industry Recruiting Video

Industry Educational Video on Date Codes

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Webinars:

2025 July 16: Inventory Date Code Restrictions- Perspective from Operations and Supply Chain: Recording

2025 April 23: Why Date code Restrictions are Obsolete Webinar; RecordingPresentation Deck