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Image of Uncertain Times Call for Careful BOM and Vendor Management Uncertain Times Call for Careful BOM and Vendor Management

In uncertain times, mitigation is the best defense, and strong distribution partnerships can build upon robust BOM and vendor management strategies.

Image of OEMs Must Invest in Supply Chain Cybersecurity Best Practices OEMs Must Invest in Supply Chain Cybersecurity Best Practices

The global reach of the supply chain has made it a target for hackers, but following best practices reduces risk.

Image of Strategic Sourcing Beats Old-School Price-Only Focus Strategic Sourcing Beats Old-School Price-Only Focus

This innovative redesign of the classic snap-action limit switch is smaller, automotive-compatible, and can be activated from any push angle.

Image of The U.S. Progresses in Bid for Semiconductor Manufacturing Superiority The U.S. Progresses in Bid for Semiconductor Manufacturing Superiority

The Chips Act of 2022 put the U.S. on the road to capturing the lead in semiconductor manufacturing, and we’re starting to see the results of early efforts.

Image of State-Backed Cyberattacks Focus on Supply Chain State-Backed Cyberattacks Focus on Supply Chain

The technology supply chain is increasingly targeted by state-backed bad actors intent on causing significant disruption.

Image of AI is Changing the Supply Chain and How Procurement Works AI is Changing the Supply Chain and How Procurement Works

Artificial intelligence is poised to change the supply chain and how procurement works.

Image of Weather Events Create Supply Chain Challenges That Good Planning Can Mitigate Weather Events Create Supply Chain Challenges That Good Planning Can Mitigate

Behind the headlines of weather events are complications for the global electronics supply chain that can be significantly reduced with resilience planning.

Image of Supply Chain Technology Gains Lead to Security Concerns Supply Chain Technology Gains Lead to Security Concerns

As supply chain technology gets more sophisticated, so does the amount and value of the data stored; organizations need to plan for safety and compliance.

Image of People & Machines Must Collaborate for Successful Supply Chain Management People & Machines Must Collaborate for Successful Supply Chain Management

As artificial intelligence and data become critical drivers in supply chain capabilities, organizations will likely encounter a procurement skills gap.

Image of Technical Supply Chain Demands Refined Procurement Skills Technical Supply Chain Demands Refined Procurement Skills

As data and AI become critical supply chain capabilities, organizations are encountering a procurement skills gap that is increasingly difficult to fill.

Image of Artificial Intelligence Promises Supply Chain Improvements Artificial Intelligence Promises Supply Chain Improvements

The speed of business in the electronics industry continues to increase, and artificial intelligence may be one tool for electronics OEMs to keep up.

Image of Four Resolutions to Supply Chain Success in 2024 Four Resolutions to Supply Chain Success in 2024

Electronics OEMs must watch several global trends to ensure supply chain resilience in 2024.

Image of Supply Chain Focus Shifts to Node Size Sourcing Supply Chain Focus Shifts to Node Size Sourcing

As semiconductor makers work on getting the right mix of process nodes, supply chain pros must plan carefully.

Image of Four Resolutions to Supply Chain Success in 2024 Four Resolutions to Supply Chain Success in 2024

Electronics OEMs must watch several global trends to ensure supply chain resilience in 2024.

Image of Shifting Semiconductor Sources Demand Procurement Smarts Shifting Semiconductor Sources Demand Procurement Smarts

New fabs are coming online in the United States, Europe, and new locations in Asia: semiconductor procurement strategies must evolve accordingly.

Image of Chip Fabs Expand the Vision of Asia Chip Manufacturing Chip Fabs Expand the Vision of Asia Chip Manufacturing

Even as Europe and the U.S. step up their semiconductor manufacturing investments, new chip sources are emerging across Asia.

Image of U.S. Semiconductor Scene Set to Boom U.S. Semiconductor Scene Set to Boom

There’s a big shakeup in the silicon world as semiconductor makers push to adopt new technologies and increase product flows, especially in the U.S.

Image of Domestic Semiconductor Infrastructure Needs to Do Some Serious Catch Up Domestic Semiconductor Infrastructure Needs to Do Some Serious Catch Up

A number of major semiconductor players have plans for constructing U.S fabs; while the ecosystem is growing, the challenges are many.

Image of Supply Chains Offer Hackers a Profitable Target Supply Chains Offer Hackers a Profitable Target

Increasingly identified as strategic, the supply chain is in the cross-hairs of bad actors, so a robust cybersecurity strategy has become critical.

Image of It’s Looking Digital for the 2023 Supply Chain It's Looking Digital for the 2023 Supply Chain

In 2023, organizations will have to choose a variety of technologies to up their supply chain game, including big data, analytics, AI, robotics, and security.