The electronics industry has been conditioned to be wary of foreign sources of electronic components.

But there’s good news for those who want to take advantage of world prices and control the possible risks.

There are three factors that make foreign sourcing deserve serious consideration:

1) Nearly 70% of all electronic components on planet Earth flow through Asia. The relative pricing differential that results from this imbalance is significant (25% to 45% and even higher).

2) Traditional distribution channels are fanning the flames in order to discourage international sourcing. This is to protect their sales and margins. It seems to be working, causing many buyers to self-limit themselves from vast amounts of quality supply.

3) There are proven ways to control the risks when securing parts from Asia and the rest of the world. For companies struggling to remain competitive, expanding supply sources for critical components can be managed to be a wise and safe strategy.

This paper explains how you can get access to foreign supply markets including Asia, Europe and the Americas. It explains how PartMiner WorldWide has positioned itself in the global marketplace to help you find parts, make secure purchases and save lots of money.