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Agentic AI in procurement balancing innovation and ethical responsibility

This article originally appeared in the May/June issue of Procurement Pro. By Simon Thompson, VP Northern Europe, JAEGGAER In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, reshaping industries worldwide, procurement is emerging as a key area for AI-driven transformation. One of the most promising advancements in this space is Agentic AI. Agentic AI

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Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made chips

President Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, signalling a potentially significant escalation in trade policy that could impact the global electronics supply chain. The proposed levy would apply to foreign-made computer chips, raising costs on a wide array of consumer and industrial goods, including electronics, vehicles, and household appliances.

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Apple invests in US: what do we know?

Apple has announced a fresh $100 billion investment in the US, adding to the $500 billion it already pledged over a four-year period. While the move is framed as a commitment to strengthening domestic supply chains and innovation, it also reflects the mounting pressure on global tech firms to realign in the face of aggressive

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Empowering smart procurement: navigating component performance, budget, and compliance

By Marie-Pierre Ducharme, Vice President, EMEA Marketing & Business Development, Mouser Electronics The electronics industry is a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment where procurement teams face a delicate balancing act: they must ensure components meet stringent performance requirements, adhere to budget constraints, and comply with an ever-growing list of regulatory standards. Each of these priorities

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Supplier Spotlight: Freedom USA

This article originally appeared in the May/June issue of Procurement Pro. Key facts: Headquarters: Odessa, Florida Facility size: 20,000 sq. ft Locations: Florida, USA; Shenzhen, China; Bangalore, India Number of employees: 60 • $60 million revenue in 2024 Estimated $75 million in 2025 The mission “My goal has been to keep things simple. We want

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Remembering historic memory devices

Since the onset of the electronics revolution, semiconductor memories have played an integral role. Broadly, memory can be grouped into two categories: non-volatile memory, which retains content when power is removed, and volatile memory, which loses its content when power is removed. In this first entry of Rochester Electronics’ semiconductor memory series, we will look

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Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

How AI will be used at scale in the component supply chain

By Max Chan, Chief Information Officer, Avnet Deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in procurement and the supply chain is forecasted to grow hugely over the next five years. The compound annual growth rates will be 36.6% in procurement between 2024 and 2030, and 28.2% in the supply chain in the same time period. The cost

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Intel pulls plug on major chip projects in Germany and Poland

Intel has officially cancelled two high-profile semiconductor investments in Europe – a multibillion-dollar chip manufacturing facility in Magdeburg, Germany, and a €4.6 billion assembly and test site near WrocÅ‚aw, Poland. The decision, confirmed by CEO Lip-Bu Tan in a staff memo, marks a significant reversal of the company’s European strategy and deals a blow to

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UK-India trade deal unlocks £6bn in investment and jobs

The UK government has announced a major boost to British industry following the signing of a trade agreement with India, securing over £6 billion in new investment and export deals and supporting more than 2,200 British jobs across the country. The signing of the deal will take place during a meeting between Prime Minister Keir

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Designing an LED driver for medical systems

By Rayna Feng, Bill XU, Systems Engineering and Marketing, Texas Instruments   Currently, there are two methods to dim LEDs. In analog dimming methods, the current going through the LED is adjusted by an input control voltage. Digital (PWM) dimming, on the other hand, leverages the slow response of the human eye by quickly turning the

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