Glossary

AFDEC – Association for Franchised Distributors of Electronic Components

Asean – Association of South East Asian Nations

BiTC – Business in the Community

CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility

EEAS – Energy Efficiency Accreditation Scheme

EDE – Electronic Design Engineers

EuP Directive – Energy using Products Directive

GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

IPD – Industrial Products Division

KPI – Key Performance Indicator

MDD – Marketing and Distribution Division

MRO – Maintenance Repair and Operation

OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer

PFLC – Premier Farnell Leadership Council

REACH – Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals

RoHS – Restriction on Hazardous Substances

SIA – Semiconductor Industry Association

SKU – Stock Keeping Units

STAR – Safety Through Accountability and Recognition

WEEE – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment