Win Source Electronic Technology limited

Shenzhen,  Guangdong 
China
https://www.win-source.net/

• Booth: 425

Overview

Founded in 1999, WINSOURCE is one of the leading electronic component enterprises in the cross-border electricity, for the global electronics manufacturing and distribution industry to provide comprehensive components procurement and supply chain services. With rich experience in electronic distribution of the elite team, the traceability of the quality commitment and professional rapid global sourcing team as the basic development strategy, WINSOURCE quickly grew into a well-known enterprise in the field of distribution of electronic components in Asia.
In the cross-border e-commerce industry for more than 20 years, the company has successively obtained major quality certifications in the industry, and its products are widely used in the fields of electronic products such as communications, automotive electronics, computers, military, civil and so on. Moreover, it has built a cross-border e-commerce ecosystem with fine operation from supply to sales. High-quality products and efficient services have won the trust and praise of our customers and partners. WINSOURCE has cooperated with many cross-border platforms, and our business channels cover more than 200 countries and regions worldwide.

  Press Releases

• How do component distributors cope with the impact of the semiconductor winter (Jan 31, 2024)

  In every cyclical process there is a necessary nadir or winter that must be endured for the cycle complete. In an atypical cycle for over a decade, the semiconductor industry is about to experience one of its coldest ever winters.

  As the cold spreads, risk increases within the supply chain as some semiconductor companies reduce or even stop production. Key links in the chain, such as chip foundries and logistics service providers, might feel the impact directly, but shocks of uncertainty and instability could be felt through the entire supply chain.

  As demand reduces, semiconductors will flood the marketplace sinking the price. Under this pressure electronics manufacturers are likely to intensify competition, a move that could lead to price wars and a period of distinct volatility. The tremors of price fluctuations in the semiconductor industry will spread to affect the costs and profits of other components in the supply chain.

  Inevitably production will slow to ease the congestion and lead times will lengthen. With chip manufacturers working to a longer delivery cycle, production planning and logistics processes will feel the effects, until delays in delivery affect morale in the end user or consumer leading to a stagnation of production and sales, which will negatively impact the entire supply chain again.

  Unfortunately, as sales slow, so technological progress follows. During a cold winter for semiconductors some companies will need to reduce investment exacerbating technological progress. This is the worst possible scenario as it is the application of new technologies that will improve performance and efficiency of electronic products, thereby driving market demand.

  The semiconductor winter will make its mark on the electronics supply chain and enterprises within it must address their supply chain risk management strategy and spread risk by diversifying through multiple suppliers and establish supply chain partnerships. Stabilised companies who stand apart through technological advancement and product differentiation can use the time to get a lead on the competition.

  Strategic emphasis on supply chain diversification has reduced Win Source’s dependency on any single supplier, enhancing the supply chain and benefitting from its flexibility. Having implemented the ISO9001:2008 management system, its new suppliers are subject to strict evaluation so that only dealers such as manufacturers, franchised dealers, OEM, CM, independent and reputable distributors, can meet the stringent standards and demands to become our supply chain partners.

  Recognising that the winter will bring shortages, Win Source has not only expanded its supply sources but also leans into its optimised inventory management system to monitor inventory situation in real time. In this way, abnormal inventory of certain components is prevented and through an extensive global supply chain, components in short supply for are continually sought and inventories increased, to ensure that customer needs can be met in a timely manner.

  In a bid to counteract the extended delivery cycles that will underline the semiconductor winter, life cycle surveys have been conducted on all products. Utilising its big data intelligent system, Win Source can remind customers to stock up in advance. On upload of a BOM list, customers will discover which parts will or have already faced obsolescence, so that redesigns are possible in a timely manner and a prolonged delivery cycle is avoided.

  The ultimate aim of Win Source is to keep technological progression moving forward for its customers and the health of the industry. So much so, Win Source has assumed more far-reaching social responsibilities, and actively participates in some sponsorship activities, such as sponsoring on kicad, SMACD and other platforms, and providing free components to support the widest application of technological innovation.

• Seize the destocking trend to help the healthy development of the semiconductor supply chain (Jan 31, 2024)

  In recent years, shortages of components such as core processors have motivated customers in the semiconductor supply chain to hoard and stockpile products that were limited in supply. Caused in part, by the lack of production supply as factories ceased production through the pandemic, the situation was exacerbated by ensuing global events, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing trade war between the US and China, both of which have affected strategic manufacturing and supply, alongside global events such as inflation driving up costs, and the continued delays in international and domestic logistics.

  Against this problematic global backdrop, chip and core manufacturers steadfastly expanded production to counteract shortages. Just as production in the semiconductor supply chain begun to catch up, the overwhelming demand for consumer electronic devices calmed as both leisure time and disposable income reduced.

  In 2023 the immediate demand for electronic devices has weakened. This situation has led to enterprises along the semiconductor supply chain holding excess chip inventory. The problem here is that money tied up in stock affects company profits. The speed of technological advancement in the realm of core manufacture also means that stock left unused may quickly be devalued or become obsolete.

  For manufacturers the surface solution is simple. To prevent losses, they merely need to cut orders. Further down the supply chain however, some core chip design and manufacturing companies had entered into long term production agreements with wafer fabrication factories to ensure a smooth and consistent supply process. Without fresh orders to meet pre-agreed targets, production quotas must continue to be filled or manufacturers could face fines.

  As the process is cyclical so problems will follow in a cyclical fashion. For this reason, immediate cessation of orders is not a solution. Gradual slowing of orders and destocking is a wiser way forward and the growing trend.

  But how will this level of excess inventory be managed in the market? The overarching answer is that the solution must come from the semiconductor supply chain itself. Every link in the semiconductor supply chain must work together as a community to achieve balance again in the market. Each link must strengthen interaction both upstream and downstream in a bid to communicate needs, which will enable the prediction of industry trends and critical long-term production planning and scheduling at each stage.

  As the largest distributor of electronic components in Asia, Win Source is well positioned to help customers destock. Via its extensive global supply chain, the company assists customers in the turnover of any excess inventory. For customers, this not only frees up precious warehouse space but also releases much needed funds back into their own research and development. The healthy development of any enterprise is reliant on the optimisation of internal resources. Providing funds for the source of innovation within enterprise-design and R&D departments is a vital process.

  It’s also a service we provide to our customers to optimise their own supply chain. Indeed, its just one of the ways Win Source is able to supply its customers with hard to find and obsolete parts, or even alternative parts. The conversion of excess inventory that has no use to an enterprise into effective funds, makes Win Source an active link in the supply chain and supports the healthy development of the semiconductor supply chain as a whole. 

• Seizing the high value moment for component Distributors (Jan 31, 2024)

  The role of distribution in the semiconductor supply chain adds considerable value as the connecting interface between the original factories and the diverse range of semiconductor and component customers. Essentially, the distributor provides the cushioning between those two giant cogs. The component distributor absorbs the shocks and ensures the smooth running of the industry. Like a sponge, when supply exceeds demand, the distributor holds on or stores the excess, adjusting its supply. When supply exceeds demand, stock can be quickly released to meet market demand.

  The semiconductor supply chain is fast moving and growing. The original semiconductor factories would find it impossible to focus on the vast array of customer applications. Distributors, however, can cover and service a wide range of customers, tracking the final solutions of the product. With applications spanning communications, consumer electronics, Internet of Things, automobiles, energy, industry and automation, amongst other fields, distributors apply their own technical capabilities and market resources to help semiconductor manufacturers implement their products. At the same time, they can gather the data surrounding the actual implementation of original products and feedback cutting-edge market information to the original manufacturers.

  Everyone knows the function of distributors, but now, after nearly two years of continuous shortage, during which many end customers have been forced to review and reconsider the safety and sustainability of their own supply chains, the true value offered by independent distributors is starting to be appreciated and understood.   

  The reality is that for small and medium-sized enterprises, purchasing components is tedious, time consuming and unproductive. With large distributors unwilling to assist, traders are the only alternative. Smaller companies, short on procurement time and resources dealing with multiple suppliers just to fulfil a Bill of Materials, open themselves to the risk of counterfeit and inferior components.

  To serve these many customers, it is important for component distributors to focus on their digital transformation capabilities, strengthening them to offer customers a 24/7, one-stop solution for their needs, with transparent and centralised data.

  Digital transformation alone, however, is not enough. To secure a solid base in the industry distributors need to differentiate themselves with value added services that align with their core principles and talents. Ultimately, with a focus on innovation, distributors must stand apart to achieve a competitive advantage, positioned by strongly defined value added services that cannot be replaced by others.

  Having witnessed the pain points experienced by small and medium-sized enterprises during the procurement process, Win Source established Asia's first overseas B2B e-commerce platform, WIN SOURCE Online Store (www.win-source.net). Then and now it offers customers full access to the integrated global supply chain, meeting customers procurement needs in one place, leaving them energy leftover for the filed on innovation.  

  Twenty-four years on, Win Source boasts an independent and mature supplier management system.  Safe in the knowledge that its strict supplier approval process has been satisfied, customers enjoy the lowest procurement cost to develop their business.

  In accordance with IDEA-QMS-909 and other quality management system standards, every internal department of Win Source is governed by the enterprise’s unique nose to tail quality control system. This includes the adherence to precise environmental and humidity controls as well as ANSI/ESD S20.20 certified processing procedures.

  Specialising in EMS, OEM and other customer groups in the electronics industry, customers rely on Win Source to achieve one-stop BOM procurement and quickly win shortage & obsolete inventory. The continuous optimisation of the online shopping platform and supplier network, alongside the unceasing development of its internal supply chain operation system has positioned WIN SOURCE as a leading independent distributor in Asia. 

• How to build a more sustainable e-supply chain (Jan 31, 2024)

  With the knowledge that a large semiconductor factory consumes 100 megawatts of power per hour, enough to power 50,000 households, and that a single fab can use nine million gallons of water per day, the catastrophic effect the semiconductor industry has on the environment is easily comprehensible. It’s a situation set only to worsen over time.

  In a world facing many challenges, sustainable development must begin immediately for the benefit of future generations. Whilst it is widely accepted that the time has come for the semiconductor industry to take matters in hand and find ways to be a part of the solution rather than the problem, the question remains how?

  Of course, individually, each company, each link in the supply chain, must advocate to save resources throughout the supply chain, then aim to reduce its energy use and emissions, whilst still meeting the needs of global customers. However, with each stage of production prioritising different processes and therefore metrics and outcomes, consensus on what sustainability looks like is difficult to achieve.

  For a manufacturing facility, focus might be on reducing water, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. A semiconductor packaging producer might prioritise the limiting of harmful content in packaging materials. One of the obvious problems is that equipment manufacturers currently have little incentive to align sustainability goals across their supply chains. What is agreed upon, however, is that across the life cycle of semiconductor chip production, regulatory standards and targets must be implemented to mitigate the negative effects of manufacture.

  Meanwhile, there is another approach to achieving sustainability. Production and manufacture can be decoupled from resource extraction. Holistic sustainability emphasises the circularity in the production life cycle, from design through maintenance and repair to reuse, refurbishment and recycling, to reduce inputs waste and environmental impact. Building a truly circular approach, however, will require coordination across the full cycle, from materials through design to disposal. Equally new standards for chip reuse in the secondary market will need to be set, providing further impetus for cross-sectoral collaboration and exchange.

  So, against this backdrop, how is Win Source positioned? As the largest distributor of electronic components in Asia, Win Source supports sustainable development with one of its main business areas, revolving around the replacement solution. Win Source not only provides customers with obsolete and commonly used parts, but also provides OEM with innovative replacement solutions and services to meet their business goals today and in the future.

  By outsourcing, and thereby regulating, their electronic component procurement needs through third-party component companies such as Win Source, both original equipment manufacturers and contract electronics manufacturers can save valuable resources. Win Source’s sustainable development strategy is reflected through its practices and as such, Win Source can help in the reduction of excess component inventory where components are no longer needed for production. Win Source can also assist in the search for alternative solutions that already exist, thus avoiding redesigns whilst providing multi-source options.

  Furthermore, Win Source demonstrates its commitment to sustainable development through its adherence to a number of high-level standards certifications which, since the company’s establishment in 1999, it has undertaken and passed.

  Universally acknowledged standards such as AS9120B (aviation quality certification), ISO13485 (medical device quality certification) and ESDS20 (static protection management) demonstrate Win Source’s insistence on providing customers with the highest standard of products and services.

  There are many dangers for customers buying fake or refurbished components. Substandard or faulty components can delay a customer's entire production chain. Combined with the subsequent waste of resources, the resulting situation does not conform to the concept of sustainable development.

  The earnest enthusiasm of Win Source to build a green enterprise is further demonstrated by its standards obtained in relation to environmental management systems. ISO14001 (environmental management certification). ISO14001 defines globally recognised requirements for an environmental management system and includes many other standards in various areas of environmental management, including life cycle assessment, environmental key figures and environmental performance assessment.

  As Win Source insists, “Quality is life!” It’s a maxim that, it is hoped, will give assurance as well as elevate its customers’ buying priorities, rather than simply being pleased to find the supplier from Asia with the best price.

• The recovery of the semiconductor market and preparation for the future (Jan 31, 2024)

  Despite the recent slowdown in demand experienced through the semiconductor market signs of confidence in its expedient recovery are beginning to push through.

  The reality is that industry is spurred by the development and application of advanced technologies such as xR, production in film, on stage and for corporate events; AI is suddenly prevalent across many business sectors; whilst The Internet of Things and Cloud computing are creating accessible automation and driving innovation. Alongside demand for high performance computing (HPC) and the promotion of 5G, these advancements are boosting the development of the future digital economy.

  Elsewhere, the demand for automotive electronics continues to grow, driven by technological developments as well as legislative and environmental pressures. Looking to the future, this industry particularly needs high quality, well-designed semiconductors moving through the supply chain and will play its part in the industry’s recovery.

  The signs of this recovery are indicated in the industries aligned to semiconductor manufacture, for example, in packaging and testing which is a post-process of integrated chip design. As a closely allied process, this link in the supply chain acts as a barometer for changes in the industry. Having already cooled dramatically, with the rest of the supply chain following behind it, production lines in this area are warming up again in preparation for mass testing and mass production of advanced packaging solutions.

  The area of packaging and testing is touted to be an area of continuous growth now, as the emerging applications such as 5G, HPC and automotive electronics demand the evolution from traditional packaging into advanced packaging. Indeed, it may well become the main growth area of the industry going forward. Semiconductor manufacturers are preparing to vigorously deploy advanced packaging and will expand their capital expenditures to do so.

  It is the preparation for expansion of production capacity by major manufacturers that is signalling new growth and confidence in it. Drawing on the data of their growth cycles, the biggest manufacturers of consumer and trade electronics hold a firm grasp on the cycle of recovery and prediction of future demand. The global recession will ease and companies like Intel, for example, have stated plans to invest more than €33Bn to promote chip manufacturing in Europe.

  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is taking advantage of the US’s CHIPs and Science Act to build production plants in the United States, on the ground and ready to supply the country. Designed for the manufacture of advanced chips, the future supply needs are already being mapped out for automotive transformation and growth of consumer demand.

  The investment injection to fund the CHIPS and Science Act has come directly from the manufacturers who plan for their component needs up to three years ahead. Bringing the high-profit manufacturers in as investment sources almost completes the semiconductor supply chain, bringing it into a full circle which adds a degree of future security to the supply chain.

  For other manufacturers, Win Source enables the one-stop purchase of over one million electronic components in stock, the products of over 3000 manufacturers. The authenticity and validity of the components is always assured too, as the company boasts the industry’s highest standard quality management system and goods can be delivered within 24 hours and come with the peace of mind of a 365-day warranty.

  Relying on the Asian manufacturing powerhouse and the extensive global supply chain system of Win Source within its product business modules of common parts, parts that are in short supply and obsolete out-of-production parts, procurement plans are guaranteed at the lowest possible cost. 

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