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Temporary reprieve in trade tensions could be short-lived
Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

Temporary reprieve in trade tensions could be short-lived

The long-anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, has sparked cautious optimism across global markets. Both leaders described the encounter as ‘constructive’ and ‘historic’, though much of the market reaction points to a tactical pause rather than a structural reset in the world’s most powerful economic

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Luminovo Ignites "a new era of electronics supply chain"
Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Management

Luminovo ignites “a new era of electronics supply chain”

Luminovo announced the launch of ‘A New Era of Electronics Supply Chain’, a major product evolution designed to move procurement teams from firefighting to foresight. Answering the industry’s shift from an operational to a strategic function, the new AI-powered tools unify collaboration across OEMs, EMS providers, and part suppliers to deliver decision-ready insights. The launch

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Rutronik, finalist for 2025 Supply Chain Management Award
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Rutronik, finalist for 2025 Supply Chain Management Award

Rutronik is in the finals for the Supply Chain Management Award 2025 alongside the three companies Audi, Dr. Oetker, and Schaeffler. Rutronik has been nominated due to its holistic approach to supply chain management with interfaces between suppliers and manufacturers, integrating AI and EDI to automate its processes. The Supply Chain Management Award is presented

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Why secure, traceable supply chains matter more than ever
Market Analysis Supply Chain Management

Why secure, traceable supply chains matter more than ever

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  • 10 October 2025
  • 3 minutes read

In aerospace and defence, where programmes can span decades, secure and traceable supply chains are vital in ensuring successful programmes are delivered on time and within budget. From managing obsolescence and regulatory risk to mitigating geopolitical disruption, early procurement decisions can determine long-term success. This article explores the key risks and how to address them

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China targets Qualcomm and US Ships as Xi and Trump seek leverage
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China targets Qualcomm and US Ships

According to a Bloomberg report, China has introduced new port fees on US‑owned and US‑built vessels, alongside an antitrust investigation into Qualcomm, amid escalating tensions ahead of a planned meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Beijing’s Transport Ministry announced the fees will take effect on 14th October, coinciding with Washington’s plan to impose

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ByteSnap Design launches OMaaS to transform component obsolescence
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ByteSnap Design launches OMaaS to transform component obsolescence

ByteSnap Design has announced the launch of Obsolescence Management as a Service (OMaaS), a monthly subscription service providing continuous component lifecycle monitoring and strategic BOM [Bill of Materials] health management for manufacturing companies. The service will be highlighted at next week’s EDS on stand H52. Unlike traditional reactive approaches to obsolescence, where manufacturers scramble to

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Building bulletproof electronics supply chains: an API-powered blueprint for smart buyers
Supply Chain Management

Building bulletproof electronics supply chains: an API-powered blueprint for smart buyers

Chip shortages, sudden export bans, and a stubborn rise in counterfeit parts have made ‘business as usual’ a dangerous fantasy for electronics buyers. Yet, as the Adesio whitepaper ‘Future of Procurement’ reminds us, most firms still steer multi-million euro spend through siloed ERPs, batch spreadsheets, and late-night firefighting. The emerging alternative is an APInative backbone

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Beware of dependence on US-based supply chains advises Anglia
Industry Insights Supply Chain Management

Anglia supports UK and EU customers with localised supply chain

UK and European customers using supply chains that rely solely on overseas warehousing should be very wary of significant challenges, warns Anglia Components. Shipping parts around the world always increases carbon footprint. Anglia ships from its UK distribution centre in Wisbech, enabling fast delivery to customers across the UK and continental Europe. This localised distribution approach

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Aramex UK urges British firms to prepare amid UK-Gulf trade deal
Supply Chain Management

British firms urged to prepare amid UK-Gulf trade deal

With the UK edging closer to agreeing a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, international logistics specialist Aramex UK has urged British businesses which engage in Middle Eastern trade to begin evaluating their supply chains in preparation. This latest trade deal, which has taken nearly three years to come to fruition, closely follows

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Anglia delivers flexible pricing as market starts to turn
Supply Chain Management

Anglia delivers flexible pricing as market starts to turn

In response to early signs of a market pick up, Anglia Components is offering customers in the UK and EU the convenience of online purchasing as well as the cost-competitiveness required for volume production. Explains Karen Ward, Anglia’s Commercial Director: “We are seeing increased enquiry activity from all market segments. But it’s still a challenging

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