Engineers and Procurement: Is it Time to Redefine the Relationship?
Given that procurement paves the way for smoother processes up and down the supply chain, any strategy that helps strengthen will benefit an
Industry Insights
Supply Chain Management
How Is Procuring Services Different From Procuring Goods?
By Beatriz Alegria Securing intangible assets needs a different strategy than procuring physical goods. The increasing focus on reducing a company’s purchase spend
Sustainability
Ethical Sourcing for Electronic Components
By Poornima Apte The increasing focus on solutions to climate change is presenting us with an ethically challenging dichotomy: the green technology products
Industry Insights
Capacitor Shortages Continue Through 2019
By Dawn Allcot Those who were hoping multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) shortages would resolve in the new year and supply would catch up
News
15 Hot Emerging Tech Jobs in 2019
It can be argued that there’s a talent shortage in the supply chain industry. But where are all of our workers going? Into
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Risk Trump, Tariffs and Trade
Under the Trump administration, tariffs and trade wars are highlighting a more protectionist trade philosophy, geographical supply risks and wide-spread political risks. Mitigating
Supply Chain Management
Harnessing Big Data Delivers Greater Supply Chain Value
By Carolyn Mathas Historically, supply chain pros maintained top goals surrounding efficiency and cost cutting. Today, it is increasingly understood that, while cost
Supply Chain Management
5 Steps to Prepare the Supply Chain for Natural Disasters
By Poornima Apte Even before Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017, supplies of IV fluid bags in the United States were
Sourcing Strategies
What is a Request For Quotation (RFQ)? [Checklist]
An RFQ, or Request for Quotation, is the process of asking for the price of exactly what you’re looking for. In other words,
Sustainability
How Millennials’ Views On Sustainability Are Shaping The Supply Chain
By: Beatriz AlegrÃa According to Nielsen, 2018 was the year of the green consumer. The supply chain of the future will create a