Tariffs crush sales sentiment in April 2025
The announcement of comprehensive, punishing tariffs by the US on every country around the world and the crippling triple-digit tariff trade war between
Market Analysis
News
Mouser shipping Microchip embedded control solutions
Mouser Electronics is stocking the newest products and solutions from Microchip Technology, a provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control and processing
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$10M SCALE Capital programme to advance microelectronics
The Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) Hub, a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) launched the SCALE Capital programme, a $10 million grant
Sourcing Strategies
Supply Chain Management
Apple shifts US-bound production to India and Vietnam
Apple confirmed a major strategic shift in its manufacturing operations, announcing that the majority of iPhones and other devices destined for the United
Industry Insights
Sourcing Strategies
ECIA establishes tariff policy working group
In response to ECIA members and industry stakeholders, the Association’s Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) has established a working group to facilitate information
News
DigiKey unveils DigiKey Standard product portfolio
DigiKey has announced its exclusive, private-labelled product line, DigiKey Standard. These quality engineering products are designed to deliver dependable solutions and tools for
News
European-first semiconductor facility launches in Southampton
A new facility using cutting edge electron beam technology to build the next generation of semiconductor chips, and the first of its kind
Industry Insights
Regulation
Tariffs on security products threaten harm to public safety
By Don Erickson, CEO, Security Industry Association In April, US global trade policy was turned on its head, sending the global economy on
News
Siemens announces intention to acquire Wevolver
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced its intention to acquire Wevolver, expanding its audience reach, enhancing the Supplyframe product portfolio, and combining digital marketing
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Top news stories in April
Procurement Pro takes a look at the top news stories from April 2025. Anglia unveils customer loyalty scheme