Paige Hookway

Procurement Pro Articles by: Paige Hookway

Managing Editor
Paige Hookway is the Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, where she brings over a decade of industry experience to shaping insightful, engaging, and forward-thinking content for the global electronics community. After graduating from the University of Greenwich with a 2:1 in English Literature, Paige blended her love of storytelling with a deep curiosity for technology – carving out a career that champions both innovation and the people behind it. Across her 10+ years in the sector, Paige has developed a strong reputation for uncovering emerging trends, translating complex concepts into accessible insights, and spotlighting the voices shaping the future of engineering. She is particularly passionate about encouraging the next generation of engineers and elevating women in tech narratives that inspire, empower, and drive meaningful change. When she’s not immersed in the latest engineering developments, Paige can be found wrapped up in a blanket with a cup of tea and a good book.
New US tariff threat adds fresh risk to fragile supply chains
News

New US tariff adds fresh risk to fragile supply chains

President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, starting 1st February 2026. The targeted countries are Denmark,

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TSMC deliver record profit amid ongoing AI boom
Market Analysis

TSMC deliver record profit amid ongoing AI boom

TSMC announced a consolidated revenue of NT$1,046.09 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025. Year-on-year, its fourth-quarter revenue increased by 20.5%. Compared with

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What is electronic excess inventory?
Sourcing Strategies

What is electronic excess inventory?

In the electronics supply chain, few topics spark as much debate among buyers as excess inventory. For some, it represents a valuable source

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Synopsys CEO reflects on “re-engineering engineering in the age of AI”
Industry Insights

Synopsys CEO reflects on “re-engineering engineering in the age of AI”

2025 was a pivotal year in Synopsys’ corporate evolution, marking a shift from its historic focus on electronic design automation to a broader

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Industry Insights

How many ECUs are there in a car?

The number of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) in a car can vary between 20-100+ depending on the vehicle class, level of electrification, and

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How the chip shortage is affecting Honda
News Supply Chain Management

How the chip shortage is affecting Honda

Honda Motor has confirmed it will be halting production at three of its China car plants by a further two weeks due to

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Top 5 famous engineers of today
News

Top 5 famous engineers of today

Paige Hookway, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro has compiled a list of famous modern engineers who achievements have made notable impact on the

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How does the copper shortage impact you?
Industry Insights Sourcing Strategies

How does the copper shortage impact you?

Copper prices have climbed sharply through late 2025 and into 2026. Reports indicate prices above $13,000 per tonne, driven by supply constraints and

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The physical layer components that determine data centre uptime
Sourcing Strategies

The physical layer components that determine data centre uptime

Did you know that a single distributor such as RS can supply everything needed to build and run a data centre? Data centres

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Tips and tricks for staying ahead of obsolescence
Sourcing Strategies

Tips and tricks for staying ahead of obsolescence

In a world where “everything’s got electronics in it these days,” as Paul Green, Sales Director for Northern Europe, Middle East & Africa

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