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Asset tracking is evolving – are you ready to take advantage? Astute’s technology partner for its SALUS solution, Convert Technologies, is presenting a webinar with Semtech Corporation to showcase how dual-band location intelligence is transforming logistics, manufacturing, and industrial operations. Many businesses already rely on Sub-GHz LoRaWAN networks, but by adding 2.4GHz location reporting, companies
Date code restrictions have long been a concern for both distributors and manufacturers of electronic components. Many customers are hesitant to accept components with date codes older than three years, even when these parts remain perfectly functional. This ingrained mindset often leads to unnecessary supply chain challenges, wasted resources, and avoidable electronic waste (e-waste). As
By David Wiseman Vice President Secure Communications at BlackBerry IT leaders increasingly face a familiar but concerning questions. How often do you regularly assess your software providers security posture. While not one for most it is a factor to consider within critical public sectors like education, healthcare and government. Research has revealed while most public
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