March 2025, Volume 2
MONTHLY POS REPORT
We have changed the index to reflect a start date of January 2023 and have included over 135 manufacturers in our POS index measurements, which represents a significant number of manufacturers being included in our index. This data starting point has been shifted but still reflects the past two years of POS activity to allow for a good evaluation of current trends.
As we begin the 2025 POS index analysis, the report shows January was a strong month. January 2025 was 12 percent better than January 2024, and was actually better than any month in 2024. However, it’s way too early to predict any kind of trend for the year. February traditionally is down due to the shortened month, and March is usually a strong month for POS. We will be able to show more solid 2025 numbers once the first quarter of POS reporting is complete.
INDUSTRY NEWS
> The former director of the chips program office at the Department of Commerce makes the case in the Financial Times that repealing the Chips Act will have substantial negative impact on U.S. national security. Read more.
> Workplace conflict happens. Train your brain on how best to respond rather than react, and unlearn unhelpful behaviors. Read more.
> Following invoicing best practices could result in greater cash flow and improved relationships for small businesses. Read more.
INDUSTRY TRENDS SURVEY
The March 2025 ERA Electronic Components Industry Trend Survey is now closed.
Please note: ERA sends this survey monthly to one contact from each ERA member firm via email. Please be on the lookout for this survey in your email inbox. Help us make this survey a valuable resource for you and the rest of our members by taking 5 minutes to complete this each month. The results are visible only to ERA members and gives us a great cross-section of what our members see on the horizon for the near and long term.
VIEW SURVEY RESULTS
ERA NEWS
> ERA is now accepting reservations for ad space in the Spring 2025 issue of The Representor — the EDS issue! ERA offers discounted rates for the special EDS Showcase section in the middle of the magazine. View rates and sizes. Reserve an ad today. Ad reservations are due by Friday, April 4.
Questions about advertising? Contact Clare Kluck, ERA Communications Director, at ckluck@era.org.
> “Why Choose a Manufacturers’ Representative?” is a new ERA video resource that promotes the five key advantages that manufacturers’ reps provide to a principal. We encourage our members to share this video with your principals and customers, or even embed the video in your own website!
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STEP years 2021-2024 can be found here and each year’s program can be purchased for a small fee by members and non-members. ERA LIVE archives can be found on the ERA LIVE YouTube channel — free to all!
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