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Global tariff turbulence prompts rethink of trading partnerships

UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are being significantly impacted by the upending of the global trading environment, propelled by the US administration’s tariff policies, according to new research from independent funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS). BFS’s  Trading Places  report, which surveyed over 500 UK SMEs that trade overseas, found over half (55%) see tariffs as

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What do Trump’s tariffs mean for European semiconductor procurement?
Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for European semiconductor procurement?

By Puneet Saxena, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing Industry Strategy, Blue Yonder Since April 2025, the global semiconductor industry, along with its interconnected procurement, supply chain, and customer base, has been grappling with the impact of newly imposed tariffs from the Trump administration. Just weeks earlier, outlets including Reuters reported that “Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips

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PTC launches Arena Supply Chain Intelligence solution
Supply Chain Management

PTC launches Arena Supply Chain Intelligence solution

PTC has announced the release of its Arena product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solution that will provide manufacturing and product developers with greater supply chain security. Arena Supply Chain Intelligence continuously checks for emerging risks from evolving economic conditions and eliminates the need for disconnected supply chain tools by embedding real-time,

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Sustainable supply chain for LMFP batteries
Supply Chain Management

Sustainable supply chain for LMFP batteries

Integrals Power, a producer of next-generation battery materials, is continuing its strategic growth by strengthening the supply chain for its Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate cathode active materials. The company is partnering with Euro Manganese to secure a supply of high purity Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate (HPMSM) – a critical raw material for the battery sector, and

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Managing risk in a shifting trade landscape
Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Management

Managing risk in a shifting trade landscape

Amidst uncertainty in US-China trade relations, a temporary 90-day tariff suspension has prompted companies across the electronics industry to reassess their sourcing strategies. For global electronic component distributor Sourceability, the announcement represented both a potential short-term advantage and a call for long-term strategic agility. In this exclusive interview, Rob Picken, Senior Vice President of Digital

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The next iPhone supply chain disruption is already here
Supply Chain Management

The next iPhone supply chain disruption is already here

By Shannon Hynds, CEO, Quickcode Apple’s recent surge in iPhone exports from India to the US, a staggering 76% increase in April alone, is more than just a response to presidential pressure. It’s a signal of deeper, lasting shifts in global trade routes that compliance professionals across industries should not ignore. Following President Donald Trump’s

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AI’s role in building resilient and efficient automotive supply chain
Digitalisation Supply Chain Management

AI’s role in building resilient and efficient automotive supply chain

With automotive time to market becoming a key area of competitive differentiation, how are organisations leveraging digitisation, including AI, to safeguard supply chains in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable political and economic landscape? Bodo Philipp, CEO, MHP Consulting explains. New supply chain pressures For decades, the efficiency of the automotive supply chain has been heralded

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CalcuQuote enhances automated volume price negotiation feature
Supply Chain Management

CalcuQuote enhances automated volume price negotiation feature

CalcuQuote has improved its automated volume price negotiation capability. This feature helps electronics OEMs and EMS providers efficiently negotiate and secure pricing based on forecasted demand, dramatically simplifying one of the most time-consuming and critical aspects of strategic sourcing. In a market where supply chain predictability and cost control are essential, CalcuQuote’s solution empowers purchasing

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AI supply pressures intensify amid global tariffs
Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

AI supply pressures intensify amid global tariffs

This article looks at how Rand Technology sees the intersection of runaway AI demand, memory shortages, and looming tariffs shaping the next wave of supply chain disruption. The rapid rise of Generative AI has reshaped performance expectations and infrastructure requirements across nearly every sector. As enterprises and governments rush to deploy LLMs and accelerate AI

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How tariffs are reshaping the electronics supply chain
Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

How tariffs are reshaping the electronics supply chain

In a recent webinar hosted by Procurement Pro, a group of industry experts gathered together to discuss how the US tariffs are reshaping the electronics supply chain. The current trade environment is best described in stark terms: chaos, disruption, and confusion. The experts painted a picture of an industry grappling with rapid and unpredictable changes.

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