Procurement Pro is hosting a webinar titled Staying Ahead of Obsolescence: Designing with Fast-Moving Technology, which examines how accelerated technology cycles affect design choices and supply chain planning across the electronics sector.
It will highlight how rapid shifts in component availability place increased pressure on engineers and procurement teams to maintain current designs while managing obsolescence risk.
The session will show attendees how to monitor component lifecycles, assess long-term availability, and adopt design approaches that support flexibility and modularity.
It will also feature insights from industry experts, real-world examples, and a live Q&A to help engineers and procurement professionals navigate fast-moving technology without compromising project timelines or budgets.
Join us on 9th December 2025 at 2:00pm UK time and receive some practical guidance for navigating the challenges of rapidly evolving technology in modern electronics design and procurement.
Our line-up of speakers include:
Bill Bradford, President, Flip Electronics
Bill has over 35 years of experience in the electronic components industry, having led the global sales organisations for Freescale, ON Semiconductor, and Entropic Communications. He also served as President and CEO of Minco Technology Labs. He has led the Electronic Component Industry Association (ECIA) as President and CEO. He began his career in sales with Texas Instruments, followed by Cypress Semiconductor.
Matthew Amato, Head of Global Marketing and Growth at IBS Electronics Group
Matthew Amato serves as the Head of Global Marketing and Growth for IBS Electronics Group where he has spent nearly a decade guiding the company through global brand transformation, digital advancement, and scalable revenue expansion. Working closely with cross functional executives and high performance international teams, Matthew has helped position IBS as a modern distribution partner to the global manufacturing sector through data informed strategies that accelerate market reach and strengthen customer value worldwide.
With more than 15 years of experience across B2B and B2C environments, Matthew is recognised for elevating marketing into an engine for growth. Under his leadership, the marketing organisation has matured into a globally unified yet regionally empowered function supporting key sectors including renewable energy, industrial automation, aerospace, medical technology, power systems, and advanced manufacturing.
Oliver Hoffmann, General Manager EMEA, Z2Data
Oliver Hoffmann is a leading expert in data-driven decision making and obsolescence management, with over a decade of experience advising more than 1,000 companies across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Since 2014, Oliver is instrumental in building up databases’ presence in these regions, gaining extensive insights into the diverse implementations and challenges of obsolescence management.
In 2024, Oliver embarked on a new venture Z2Data to pioneer the next generation of component databases and push the boundaries of the original concept. His vision extends beyond components, recognising the potential for data-driven decision making in supply chains, manufacturer in-depth qualifications, compliance, and corporate responsibility.
As an active member of the Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) for over 10 years and currently serving as Treasurer on the COGD Board, Oliver is deeply committed to advancing the field of obsolescence management.
Paul Green, Sales Director for Northern Europe, Middle East, & Africa, Rochester Electronics
Paul is the Sales Director for Northern Europe, Middle East, & Africa at Rochester Electronics, covering all market verticals. He has been at Rochester for 18 years in various roles.
