One part, 27 distributors

We priced an out-of-stock part with 27 distributors to navigate part sourcing during the chip shortage firsthand If your experience is like most project managers, you needed your semiconductors yesterday. And even with chip shortages easing, the distribution of newly manufactured parts isn’t always equal. Many OEMs initially shuttle chips to the largest manufacturers, forcing …

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Octopart Highlights XScomponents in Recent Article

XScomponents co-founder Josh Sharpe was recently featured in an interview with Octopart contributor Derrick Mathis to discuss his inspiration for developing the company and how XS fills an unmet need in the manufacturing industry.  They also examine how XS has eased component shortages during the pandemic and their integral role in the future electronics market.  …

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Now offering OFFERings

Last we checked, the semiconductor shortage isn’t going away anytime soon.  Component shortages have created a seller’s market, but it can be difficult to determine the optimal price for electronic parts in today’s volatile market.  XScomponents has addressed this problem by allowing buyers to make an offer on components posted through the Marketplace.  Our goal …

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