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The primary concern of any conscientious purchaser is to maintain a predictable supply of parts that can support projects from development through to final production. However, this seemingly straightforward objective is fraught with a number of significant logistical challenges that can jeopardise even the most well thought out projects. In the electronics industry, there are
Lectrix, together with Orbweaver announced the launch of two AI tools: Lassie (Lectrix Artificial Site Search Intelligence Engine) and Laifae (Lectrix Artificial Intelligence Field Applications Engineer). The tools, developed with OpenAI and built directly into its infrastructure, bring together Lectrix’ industry expertise and Orbweaver’s proven data integration credibility. The result is a secure, purpose-built AI
It is not only the number of discontinued electronic parts and components, which has been rising steadily for years, which is causing headaches for many manufacturers of durable industrial goods. Geopolitically induced raw material shortages and trade restrictions, brain drain, increasingly stringent environmental regulations, cyberattacks on important internal data and processes, natural disasters, etc. are
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
The challenge of semiconductor obsolescence persists, and the rate of end-of-life (EOL) notices is not likely to slow anytime soon. The semiconductor industry’s push toward consolidation, combined with significant investments in advanced chip manufacturing, creates hurdles for those depending on a steady, long-term supply of specific older components. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) require parts
While generative AI (GenAI) has taken the world by storm – with many noting the release of ChatGPT in 2022 as a pivotal moment in which it became clear what GenAI could do for people – many companies are experiencing with McKinsey & Company has termed the ‘GenAI paradox’: whereby the scalability of chatbots and
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
This article originally appeared in the May/June issue of Procurement Pro. By Eamonn Ahearne, Director of Supplier Development, Flip Electronics With all the attention swirling around advanced technologies, it’s understandable that product designers and engineers find the temptation to default to next-generation components almost irresistible. But the next big thing isn’t always the next necessary
Complex military and aerospace equipment designed for long-term use is engineered in accordance with strictly defined requirements, from precise tolerances and detailed certifications to meticulous safety and testing specifications. When a semiconductor manufacturer signals that they will no longer produce a component intrinsic to the design, a critical question ensues – find an alternative source
Elmar Kert, Founder of Sluicebox, has spent over 15 years working in climate tech and sustainability. As CPUs, GPUs, and AI began to stretch data centres to their operational limits, Kert became increasingly drawn to the infrastructure challenges these developments posed. This led him to join AWS, where he spent several years focusing on the