Supply Chain Management

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AI supply chain transformation key to future of EU economy

Supply chain distruptions, cost pressures, and geopolitical tensions are more than ever drivers of procurement and supply chain success. The upcoming transformIT Europe Conference will highlight how disruptive AI transformation will equip procurement and supply chain leaders to build adaptable, future-ready organisations. TransformIT Europe, the EU Digital Transformation and Green Innovation B2B conference, will bring

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Supply Chain Management Traceability

Software supply chain blind spots in the public sector

By David Wiseman Vice President Secure Communications at BlackBerry IT leaders increasingly face a familiar but concerning questions. How often do you regularly assess your software providers security posture. While not one for most it is a factor to consider within critical public sectors like education, healthcare and government. Research has revealed while most public

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Digitalisation News Supply Chain Management

New Advantech IoTMart Europe platform

Advantech announced the launch of its new e-commerce platform IoTMart Europe. Designed to meet the evolving demands of industrial buyers, this new European platform provides tailored cross-border services and localised support to streamline the procurement process and accelerate industrial automation for businesses. The platform also provides seamless access to customers on a 24/7 basis. As

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Supply Chain Management

Waldom Electronics, Molex Mini Reel Program

Waldom Electronics has partnered with Molex to introduce the Waldom x Molex Mini Reel Program. This new initiative provides Molex distributors with access to over 450 high-demand Molex parts, spanning board-to-board, wire-to-board, and FFC-FPC connectors, available immediately from stock in right-sized reel options – eliminating long lead times, reducing costs, and minimising excess inventory. Traditionally,

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Supply Chain Management

Mitigating risks in the medical supply chain

Supply chain problems in the medical sector can be a matter of life or death. Millions of people worldwide depend on medical devices to manage chronic illness and pain. Any shortage of medical equipment, such as infusion pumps, pulse oximeters, auto-injectors, and insulin pens, can have significant personal consequences and must, therefore, be avoided at all

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Supply Chain Management

Reshaping the semiconductor supply chain

By Surendran Chittiar, Director of Product Distribution, Texas Instruments As demand for electronics increases, procurement professionals continue to expect semiconductor suppliers to provide a reliable and steady supply of products. To meet these demands, semiconductor manufacturers use automation and strategic inventory management to prioritise speed, flexibility, and efficiency. Reliable, timely delivery is the most important

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Supply Chain Management Sustainability

Policy roadmap to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation

BEAMA, the UK trade association for manufacturers and providers of energy infrastructure technologies, has released a report, Securing the Future: A Policy Roadmap to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonisation and Strengthen Supply Chains. The comprehensive roadmap outlines critical steps to support the UK’s transition to a decarbonised supply chain while enhancing the competitiveness of its manufacturing sector.

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News Supply Chain Management

Heilind: connecting to the future

Heilind Electronics, a giant in electromechanical component distribution, continues to strengthen its presence in Europe with a strategic focus on flexibility, customer-centricity, and innovation. At electronica 2024, our Associate Editor, Sheryl Miles, caught up with Lars Klapproth,  Business Development Strategic Accounts – CWE Region, to discuss the company’s plans for expansion, its competitive edge, and

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Supply Chain Management

Challenges, triggers, and solutions for the US defence supply chain

The US boasts the biggest military in the world by some margin with a budget of around $850 billion for 2025 – yet a big military and a budget to back it is only the beginning. In a world with tightening senses of reshoring and a dissipating idea of globalisation amidst a tense geopolitical landscape,

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Industry Insights Market Analysis Supply Chain Management

Exploring the future of supply chains in 2025

By Adrian Wood, Director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new, but the frequency and intensity has the potential to bring new levels of strain to already stretched supply chains. So, what can companies do to prepare for 2025 and beyond?  What

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