Faces of ECIA, Anne Taylor; ECIA Issues Alert on Tariff Complexity; Member of the Week, Coakley Boyd and Abbett; Stats and Research
January 14, 2026, ECIA Newsletter
ECIA Issues Industry Alert: The Hidden Challenge Across Distribution Channels
How Tariff Complexity Is Draining Working Capital and Destabilizing Supply Chains
ECIA’s President and CEO, David Loftus, and the ECIA councils are sounding the alarm about a growing challenge in distribution channels across all industries, The damage being done by uncertainty and complexity arising from tariffs has created a difficulty that is certain to impact multiple industries in 2026, including electronic components.
“Distribution networks across American industry are facing a quiet but escalating issue,” the group writes in a letter sent to ECIA members.
EDS 2026: The Week That Makes Your Year
The Week That Makes Your Year
EDS returns to Resorts World Las Vegas from May 18-22, 2026. Reservations for meeting space at EDS (Hotel Meeting Suites, Executive Meeting Rooms and space in Lily Ballroom) are now being taken on a first-come, first served basis. Registration for Attendees (Rep and Distributor companies without meeting space at EDS) will open sometime in the first weeks of January.
NEW THIS YEAR – no passcode for attendee registration! If you have registered for EDS in the past (and we have your email address!), you will receive an INVITATION EMAIL with a direct link to online registration. Please wait until after January 15 to inquire about a lost invitation. Once you have completed your registration, you will get the link to register for hotel rooms at Resorts World with the special EDS 2026 rate.
Please add info@edssummit to your list of Safe Senders to receive the most up to date information and check out the EDS website for more information!
Faces of ECIA
What is your involvement with ECIA and what have you gained from your engagement with the association?
I have the privilege of being part of the GIPC organization and recently was invited to join the Board of Directors. Vishay is proud to be a member of the ECIA and we appreciate the opportunity to discuss topics relevant to our industry, as professionals, who work with each other to support our customers and the business. There are a broad range of subjects that we are all interested in and the ECIA provides a forum for us to talk and share information that helps us with decisions that need to be made. The reports and information that are submitted to our company is valuable and it supports our needs on a global basis. Also, the ability to connect with peers who are in the same industry and have mutual objectives is a value for our company as well.
What does your company do and what is your role in your company?
Vishay is one of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive components. I am the Sr. Vice President responsible for Customer Experience. In my role, I have the opportunity to work with all of our functional groups and colleagues all over the world to develop and support a variety of programs. Our goal is to provide our valued customers with the best experience in any interaction they have with VISHAY.
What is your favorite thing about this industry?
You are constantly learning every day …I’ve been with VISHAY my entire career and there are still new things to learn! The people that you meet all over the world, the opportunity to engage with customers that are sharing their projects/applications and being part of an industry that challenges you every year with different needs to support profitable business!
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
I love the outdoors - gardening, hiking, spending time on the water with my friends and family!
Are you currently binging any shows on Netflix, Hulu etc.?
Well … no, I’m not!
ECIA Research and Analysis
ECIA offers its members insight into the industry and a variety of market trends information. Members can log into the website and visit the Stats & Insights page to access an increasing number of statistical reports. Some are available to the public, some to members and others are only accessible to those who participate in the survey.
Visit the stats and insights drop down menu on our website for more information.
Member of the Week
Founded in 1939, Coakley, Boyd & Abbett (CBA) has grown into one of the Northeast’s premier electronics manufacturers’ representatives. With deep roots in New England, a strategic expansion into Metro NY/NJ, and our most recent acquisition of LD Allen in Upstate NY, our team offers unmatched regional expertise backed by a long-standing track record of results.
Coakley, Boyd & Abbett has been an ECIA member for 15 years. The ECIA team thanks them for the years of membership.
Contact Info:
Electronic Components Industry Association