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CalcuQuote, a provider of supply chain solutions for the electronics industry, has announced its integration with Texas Instruments’ (TI) comprehensive Backlog API suite. This new integration enables customers to schedule deliveries, modify purchase orders, receive advanced shipping notifications, and more, all within a single, streamlined platform. The CalcuQuote purchasing platform, known for its seamless compatibility,
Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, President of LMA Consulting Group Inc., has issued a warning about the increasing risks to supply chains due to potential logistics strikes in both the United States and Canada. With ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) and uncertainty surrounding the Canadian rail
LMA Consulting Group Inc., led by President Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, has released a new mid-year special report titled ‘FutureScape: Crafting Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today’. This publication provides essential insights into the strategic changes and innovations currently shaping the future of supply chain management. Anderson remarked: “As businesses navigate a landscape marked by volatility,
CalcuQuote, a provider of supply chain solutions for the electronics industry, announced its participation in the SMTA Long Island Expo & Tech Forum. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, 20th August 2024, at the Marriott Melville Long Island, will feature CalcuQuote presenting its Material Supply Planning (MSP) solution. As EMS and OEM companies increasingly adopt digital
In a recent webinar, Paul Hastings, Senior Sales Consultant at Ideagen, shared valuable insights on managing risks and ensuring safety within supply chains. Drawing on his experience across multiple sectors, including electronics manufacturing, food and drink, life sciences, healthcare, oil and gas, and military, Hastings provided an analysis of the complexities and necessary strategies for
By Jack Macfarlane, Founder and CEO, DeepStream Technologies Recent research published in the Harvard Business Review has shown a significant increase in consumer demand for sustainable practices, making sustainability a critical threshold for purchase decisions. It is now the minimum standard businesses must meet to show their commitment to the environment and secure client or
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on global supply chains, particularly within the electronics industry. The sector has faced significant challenges, including supply chain disruptions, component shortages, and a surge in demand for electronic products. Now, as the world moves into a post-pandemic phase, professionals in the field must adopt new strategies to
Globalisation has bore the fruit of much of the modern era, but with tensions rising, how will its decline impact the electronic supply chain? Globalisation has significantly shaped the electronic supply chain over the past few decades. By enabling the seamless movement of goods, services, and capital across international borders, globalisation facilitated the creation of
Anyone who had hoped that 2024 would bring some calm to the electronics supply chain world – following the havoc wreaked by the pandemic – is going to be sadly disappointed. Laurence Dellicott, Senior Director – EMEA Supply Chain, Avnet Silica, further discusses. From too little water resulting in smaller numbers of ships being able to use
The buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain isn’t mere noise; it’s evolving into a substantial dialogue – one that could spell the difference between triumph and defeat. Andrew Moeller, Executive Vice President of Sales, Flip Electronics further explores. AI is taking centre stage, and companies are grappling with how to harness its power