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By Simon Thompson, VP, Northern Europe at JAGGAER A recent study by BSR confirms that cost saving will remain a top priority for Chief Procurement Officers in 2025, and across major economies enterprises have already started creating improvement plans to achieve this. Within this scenario of growing emphasis on long-term value creation, CPOs are increasingly
Industry moves faster than ever on a tide of constant, real-time data. The backbone of this rapid progress is digital communication. Instant data transfers are pivotal for the future of top industries, enabling more transparency and agility. Application Programming Interface (APIs) empower businesses to respond swiftly to changing market demands. This agility is critical in
Component Sense CEO, Kenny McGee, discovers Agbogbloshie (Ghana), one of the world’s largest e-waste sites. Here’s what he discovered: Cleaning up e-waste is more complicated than it seems The communities there have the same hopes and dreams as us We need to work together to make a meaningful difference “As CEO of Component Sense, I’m
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
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
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
By Christopher Bousigues, Chief Revenue Officer, Synertrade Risks exist in every business and managing these potential disruptions in a timely and effective manner is at the heart of any successful organisation. Recent years have highlighted the importance of proactivity in identifying and addressing risks in the supply chain, as the pandemic and geopolitical tensions have
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,
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,
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