Supply Chain Management

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AI-driven, fully autonomous supply chain platform

Jabil Inc., a specialist in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, announced ID8 Global, a joint venture with Cyferd Inc., an AI company specialising in data technology. Together, they are introducing a generative AI-driven, autonomous supply chain and procurement software platform that will transform how industries manage complex logistics, procurement, and operations on a global

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Supply Chain Management

Supply chain disruption amplified by cyber security vulnerabilities

The global supply chain faces growing disruptions, with warehouses – which are a critical link – vulnerable to both operational setbacks and cyberattacks. The latest report by Ivanti, ‘Supply Chain and Warehouse Trends in 2024 and Beyond’, highlights the impact of cyber security lapses on warehouse resilience and the broader supply chain. The research reveals

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Supply Chain Management Traceability

Procurement prowess: strengthening your supply chain defence against counterfeits 

This article originally appeared in the September issue of Procurement Pro. Procurement professionals are uniquely positioned to prevent counterfeit electronic components from infiltrating their companies’ supply chains, fostering a future without fakes. Counterfeit electronic components are costly, risky, and downright dangerous. A single subpar component installed in an aircraft or automotive motor can lead to

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Supply Chain Management

A2 Global Electronics building supply chain resilience in the defence and aerospace sectors

This article originally appeared in the September issue of Procurement Pro. By Frank Cavallaro, CEO, A2 Global Electronics Both defence and aerospace sectors demand an unwavering focus on supply chain  resilience. These industries rely on intricate supplier networks and must adhere to stringent regulatory requirements, making them especially vulnerable to disruptions. A robust supply chain

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Supply Chain Management

Building resilient supplier relationships

Building and prioritising strong relationships with suppliers is crucial for ensuring a reliable supply chain, achieving cost efficiencies, and fostering innovation. Paige West spoke with Jozef Jarábek, Head of Procurement, SOS electronic about its main strategies to ensure these relationships are robust and long lasting. Here are Jarábek’s top strategies: Communication and transparency: maintain consistent

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Digitalisation Supply Chain Management

Avoiding procurement and supply chain horror stories

By Dan Gianfreda, CEO of DeepStream Halloween is here and while there may be no actual ghosts, certain disruptions can haunt procurement teams. For example, unexpected delays, compliance issues, and operational nightmares are some of the worst culprits. From ghosting to nightmares before deadlines, here’s how digitalisation, powered by robust source-to-contract (S2C) management and e-procurement

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Milexia’s advancements in supply chain solutions at electronica

On the heels of a hugely significant year of growth, The Milexia Group, a European value-added distributor in the high-tech electronics industry, announces its participation at electronica Munich, a leading global trade fair and conference for electronics. Milexia has been operating in the cutting-edge electronics market for over 50 years and serves 2,300 European customers

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Events Supply Chain Management

Altium Discover to connect ecosystem of electronics supply chain

Altium is set to introduce three transformative product offerings at the upcoming electronica 2024 conference in Munich, Germany. The highlight, Altium Discover, is designed to address key industry challenges by fostering a trust-based, collaborative ecosystem that brings semiconductor manufacturers, distributors, and product developers together on a unified platform. Altium Discover leverages the proven Cloud capabilities

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Supply Chain Management

The fragility of supply chains

Supply chains are tenuous operations, delicately balancing a multitude of reliabilities, so a disruption to any part of the process can have detrimental and far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumers. When disruption does occur, the effects cause ripples that spread and highlight the vulnerable nature of the systems. Strikes, in particular, can expose how quickly

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Digitalisation Supply Chain Management Traceability

Molex drives intelligent supply chain collaboration

Molex has announced a successful collaboration with SAP to unite a global community of suppliers and buyers as part of Molex’s multi-year, intelligent digital supply chain transformation strategy. As the crucial conduit that connects the company’s back-end ERP system to external trading partners worldwide, SAP Business Network played an instrumental role in helping Molex digitise

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