MONTHLY POS REPORT
November 2025 dipped to just over 12 percent above our POS start date of January 2023. However, this trend mirrors November trends over the years. Last November was actually 3 percent lower than this year’s November POS number. November tends to be a down month when compared to other months. That being said, we still see a good growth in 2025 when comparing the numbers to 2024. Our 2026 projections will be given in the next several weeks after we close out 2025 POS activity. Read full report.
See the full POS report from BuddeMarketing.com.
INDUSTRY NEWS
> The U.S. and Taiwan have struck a new trade deal that aims to bring “40% of Taiwan’s entire semiconductor supply chain to the U.S.,” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC on Thursday. Will the deal accomplish this? Read this analysis.
> Read about the seven most notable supply chain & logistics innovations from CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
> How are your New Year’s resolutions faring? Focus on behaviors, not outcomes, to make resolutions last. Read more.
INDUSTRY SURVEY RESULTS
The January 2026 ERA Electronic Components Industry Trend Survey is now closed.
Check your email inbox. View results from 2024-2025.
ERA NEWS
> The 2026 ERA Conference is now sold out and a waitlist is now in effect. To join the waitlist, please fill out this form. You will be notified on a first-come, first-served basis of any available attendee openings. If you are notified of an opening, you will have 24 hours to complete the formal registration process.
Conference attendees who are registered: It’s time to select your preferred breakout sessions! You may do so here.
> The deadline is January 31 to submit your applications for the 2026 ERA Mark Motsinger White Pin Internship Program! This internship program offers an ERA-member manufacturers’ rep a chance to hire a college student as an intern, with ERA/White Pin group subsidizing a substantial portion of the anticipated internship cost. Read more and apply.
The next ERA LIVE will take place Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET! Join us as we preview the 2026 ERA Conference — what’s NEW, the all-star lineup of speakers, the breakout session topics, and more! More details and log in-info.
EDS SUMMIT NEWS
Attendee registration for EDS 2026 is officially open!
NEW: Companies approved to attend EDS will receive a registration email from EDS Management, which will include a direct link to register. There is no passcode required this year. Once registered, your hotel booking link will be available both on your registration confirmation page and in your confirmation email, making it easy to complete your plans in one place.
Note: The hotel booking link will show you the rates for rooms in both the Hilton and Conrad towers at Resorts World after you put in the dates you want to book, depending upon availability.
If your company has never attended EDS, you must request Board of Directors approval before you can register.
Suites and small, medium, and large meeting rooms remain, but availability is limited. If your company is interested in securing space, please contact info@edssummit.com to inquire.
CHAPTER EVENTS & NEWS
ERA’s many regional chapters in the U.S., Europe and Mexico host many important events during the year. We encourage you to attend a local ERA chapter event soon! View entire ERA events calendar.
- Northern California ERA – 2026 In-Person Kickoff Meeting — Jan. 22
- Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show — Apr. 22
