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Adam Fletcher, chairman of the Electronics components Supply Network says procurement professionals must be proactively involved early in planning new designs
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Procurement in a proprietary components’ world

There are numerous factors that contribute to the success or otherwise of an organisation’s sourcing strategy; choice of suppliers, logistics, legal structures, industry, people, markets served, location, and more. Relationships with these ‘influencers’ are usually well established, having evolved over time as the organisation grew, matured, and sometimes diversified.  An organisation that has invested thoughtfully

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The challenges of modern procurement look different than they once did. Fortunately, AI can serve as the intelligent foundation
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Why AI-native procurement platforms are the key to efficiency and strategy

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  • 27 September 2025
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The challenges of modern procurement look different than they once did. The collective pressures of economic instability, rising costs and shrinking resources are enough to elicit an immediate change. Factor in high workloads, complex sourcing, compliance nuances and an onslaught of AI capabilities, and the noise cannot be ignored, even by the most experienced procurement

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What does the Cyber Resilience Act mean for engineers & buyers?

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law in December 2024 – mandating that from 2027, products with digital elements and connectivity must adhere to a strict set of rules in their design, documentation, and support before they can be supplied into the EU. In this article, David Pashley, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Direct

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For engineers and technicians seeking to replace components in legacy equipment, understanding product naming conventions is critical
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Decoding semiconductor naming conventions for legacy products

For engineers and technicians seeking to replace components in legacy equipment, understanding product naming conventions is critical. Countless spin-offs and acquisitions in the semiconductor sector complicate the task — and those with the institutional knowledge needed to decipher the alphabet soup of prefixes, suffixes, and numerical codes that comprise product names are retiring at a

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Plan for obsolescence: plan for success
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Plan for obsolescence: plan for success

Aerospace and defence products are expected to last decades; the components that comprise these systems, however, have much shorter lifespans. Balancing this imbalance becomes trickier as formerly cutting-edge parts become obsolete and their production runs end. While the parts are no longer being produced, the machines and devices that use them still need to be

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Rochester Electronics: understanding and managing the impact of new technologies

Rapid technological advancement – particularly driven by AI – has created challenges for long-lifecycle applications in sectors such as industrial, medical, and avionics. These markets often struggle to balance the benefits of innovation with the need for proven, stable components, and extended product lifespans. Design cycles, qualification requirements, and reliability demands make frequent technology transitions

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Beware of dependence on US-based supply chains advises Anglia
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Anglia supports UK and EU customers with localised supply chain

UK and European customers using supply chains that rely solely on overseas warehousing should be very wary of significant challenges, warns Anglia Components. Shipping parts around the world always increases carbon footprint. Anglia ships from its UK distribution centre in Wisbech, enabling fast delivery to customers across the UK and continental Europe. This localised distribution approach

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Farnell’s president reflects on a transformative year
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Farnell’s president reflects on a transformative year

When Rebeca Obregon stepped into the role of President of Farnell in 2024, she brought with her a strategic mindset shaped by her previous experience within Avnet, particularly in long- term planning and cross-business integration. One year into the role, Obregon reflects on a transformative twelve months that has seen the distributor sharpen its customer

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Top 50 worldwide authorised distributors 2024
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Top 50 worldwide authorised distributors 2024

ECIA has released its annual Top 50 Worldwide Authorised Distributors report, and there are some surprises. Each year, Chief Analyst Dale Ford compiles this report from survey results, extensive research of public financial data, input from manufacturers and distributors, and web-based secondary research. Findings reflect both the research and Dale Ford’s deep understanding of the

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Astrex Electronics: a company overview
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Astrex Electronics: a company overview

Astrex Electronics has been part of the interconnect distribution community for more than sixty years. Founded in 1961, the company is based in Plainview, New York, and specialises in supplying connectors, cables, and assemblies for markets where reliability is a key requirement. Its focus on sectors such as military, aerospace, medical, and industrial has shaped

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