Industry Insights

Industry Insights

Confidence boost in UK projects following US/UK trade deal

A new survey has revealed a boost in optimism amongst professionals delivering projects following the announcement of a US/UK trade deal, though some concerns remain about the deal’s longer-term implications. The vast majority (85%) of respondents are confident in their organisation’s ability to carry out projects following the deal. The survey revealed this was consistent

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Industry Insights

China’s role in automotive semiconductor innovation

Yole Group launches its first automotive White Paper, Vol. 1 – Part of the 2025 White Paper Collection. The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of it all? Semiconductors. The automotive industry is experiencing its most transformative era since its inception. From electric cars to autonomous shuttles, high-speed trains to aircraft,

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Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

How tariffs are reshaping the electronics supply chain

In a recent webinar hosted by Procurement Pro, a group of industry experts gathered together to discuss how the US tariffs are reshaping the electronics supply chain. The current trade environment is best described in stark terms: chaos, disruption, and confusion. The experts painted a picture of an industry grappling with rapid and unpredictable changes.

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EDAC at EDS Leadership Summit 2025

At the 2025  EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, speaks with Mark Burr-Lonnon, President at EDAC Group of Companies, about how the long-standing interconnect specialist is adapting to modern manufacturing demands, shifting customer behaviours, and global trade complexities. EDAC has spent nearly 60 years building a solid reputation in

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DigiKey signals steady growth at EDS 2025

At the EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, DigiKey’s President, Dave Doherty, and Vice President of Global Business Development, Mike Slater, provided a detailed briefing on the company’s performance, strategy, and outlook. Addressing expectations for 2025, DigiKey offered a measured outlook. While some industry forecasts pointed towards double-digit expansion, the company aligned more closely with

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Raltron at EDS Leadership Summit 2025

At the 2025  EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, speaks with Sasha Wolloch, President at Raltron about how the frequency management component specialist is evolving its portfolio. Raltron has built its reputation on the development and manufacture of crystal resonators and clock oscillators. These remain the foundation of its

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Events Industry Insights

Orion Fans, IO Audio Technologies at EDS Leadership Summit 2025

At the 2025 EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, speaks with David Luna, VP Global Distribution at Orion Fans and IO Audio Technologies about the companies’ evolution in addressing global market demands. With over 40 years of experience in thermal management, Orion Fans continues to focus on broad

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Waldom Electronics at EDS Leadership Summit 2025

At the 2025 EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, speaks with Roger Raley, VP and General Manager of Waldom Electronics about the company’s unique distribution model, its response to supply chain volatility, and how sustainability and efficiency sit at the core of its operations. Waldom Electronics operates exclusively

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DigiKey at EDS Leadership Summit 2025

At the 2025 EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, speaks with Mike Slater, VP of Global Distribution, DigiKey about the distributor’s priorities, progress, and positioning in the electronics supply chain. Reflecting on the state of the industry, Slater observed that DigiKey had emerged from the recent down cycle

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Industry Insights Sourcing Strategies

Webinar: the impact of new US tariffs

Procurement Pro has announced details of a new webinar, which will explore the implications of recently introduced US tariffs on the electronics industry. The event will take place on 29th May at 3pm (BST). Hosted by Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, the session will bring together leading experts from across the sector to

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