Our aim is to offer guidance on the ever-changing decision-making processes in the electronics sector and become the "go-to" guide for industry professionals looking to source top components.
As supply chains become increasingly complex, with components sourced globally regardless of where manufacturing takes place, the manufacturing processes used to create goods have developed a variety of permutations and combinations as well. Until recently, there were five primary manufacturing processes. But the growth of 3D printing increasingly impacts manufacturing and can be considered not
Smart manufacturing is a broad concept and is not something that can be implemented in a production process directly. It is a combination of various technologies and solutions which collectively, if implemented in a manufacturing ecosystem, is termed as smart manufacturing. All these technology and solution can be categorized under three broad categories as connectivity,
Our parent company, Insomnicat Media, interviews special guests from time-to-time, looking for people who are truly changing industries. In this video, Bryan and Nicolette talk with Jim Witham, CEO, GaN Systems, about the future of wireless technology. GaN Systems is making strides in this department. Twenty years ago everything was wired, he says, and the
The non-profit Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) launched in 2017. Its goal is to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and ensure the U.S. workforce has the skills required to work with emerging technologies. On September 4, 2019, ARM became one of the anchor tenants at Carnegie Mellon University’s innovation hub Mill 19 at Hazelwood
When we think about the tech-related additions that are made possible due to smart sensors, such as lights turned on automatically when you walk into a room or air conditioner in a conference room turned on when a certain number of people enter the room, it’s safe to say these extras are becoming common and
Will 5G really create more jobs? Industry experts say “yes.” And if you’re currently an engineer studying telecommunications or enmeshed in the field, it might be time to consider the impact 5G will have on the future of employment. How much of an impact 5G will have on industries as a whole is widely debated.
If you were under the impression that procurement was merely about purchasing “things” and negotiation contracts, you were incredibly wrong. The procurement professional plays a critical and instrumental role in a company’s success. There are many misconceptions like this about the entire procurement process: from procurement 4.0 to modern slavery to cybersecurity. We had the
As supply chain and procurement professionals, you’re always looking for the “best” supplier. The ones that are going to communicate with you, offer great performance metrics, and, as an added bonus, some low prices. You’ve probably read a lot about what you should be looking for in a supplier, but now it’s time to explore
Going once, going twice…. It can be a procurement professional’s worst dilemma: A trusted OEM partner announces a time-tested and often-used part is being discontinued. How many parts should you buy before the component reaches obsolescence? Should you consider other sources? The situation often leads to what is called a “last time buy.” But, exactly
Are you looking for a highly lucrative and challenging field? Or maybe you’re already a procurement professional and are changing companies. Perhaps you’re in the midst of salary negotiations with your current firm. Whatever your career situation right now, you can give yourself the upper hand by knowing the average salary of procurement professionals nationwide.