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Industry Insights

Have we learned enough? Preparing for the next industrial demand surge

As industrial demand continues to build heading into 2026, procurement leaders are once again navigating a market shaped by both opportunity and uncertainty. Lead times are tightening in select categories. Tariff conditions are becoming clearer, though not necessarily more predictable. Regional manufacturing strategies continue to shift as organisations balance cost, risk, and proximity. The current

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Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Management

How to future-proof your supply chain in 2026

In a recent webinar hosted by Procurement Pro and sponsored by Flip Electronics, I led a panel of senior industry leaders through an in‑depth discussion on how procurement teams can future‑proof their supply chains in 2026 and beyond. The panel brought together perspectives from technology providers, distributors, and supply chain specialists: Simon Thompson – VP

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