electronics

Supply Chain Management

What is electronic supply chain management?

Electronic supply chain management (eSCM) uses digital systems to oversee the coordination, planning, and execution of all activities involved in sourcing, producing, and distributing electronic components and products. This spans everything from acquiring raw materials to managing multi-tier supplier networks through to final delivery of goods. Electronics supply chains are often complex and global operations.

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News Sustainability

Can the RBA code help unify ESG in electronics?

In an industry built on precision, performance, and compliance, the electronics components sector has long operated under globally recognised quality standards – from ISO 9001 to RoHS and REACH. But when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, the same clarity is missing. As pressure increases from regulators, investors, and customers, companies across

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Sustainability

Recyclable electronics: how they can help you meet sustainability obligations

This article originally appeared in the March/April issue of Procurement Pro. By Emma Armstrong, Commercial Director and Sustainable Electronics Ambassador, In2tec Emma Armstrong, Commercial Director and Sustainable Electronics Ambassador at In2tec, says technological innovations can help organisations procure effective technology that tackles harmful e-waste generated by users. A major part of my role as Sustainable

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Industry Insights

Hotspot: India

This article originally appeared in the March/April issue of Procurement Pro. By Harry Fowle, Associate Editor India, home to the world’s largest population, is a sleeping giant when it comes to its position on the world stage. Housing the recipe for success, it only needs time to cook up its power in many ways, whether

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Events News

Master Electronics at EDS Leadership Summit 2025

At the 2025 EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, caught up with Cristian Stanciu, Vice President of Sales at Master Electronics, to discuss the company’s evolving strategy, digital transformation, and outlook for the year ahead. Master Electronics, a family-owned distributor founded in 1967, positions itself as a real

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Events News

Sager Electronics at EDS Leadership Summit 2025

At the EDS Leadership Summit 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Procurement Pro, speaks to Maryellen Stack, Director of Communications at Sager Electronics about how the 138 year old company has differentiated itself throughout the years. Stack talks about how Sager Electronics, a North American distributor with a strong legacy in electronic component distribution, continues

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News Supply Chain Management

SEMI notes Q1 2025 trends amid tariff uncertainty

According to the Q1 2025 Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report released by SEMI in collaboration with TechInsights, the global semiconductor manufacturing industry entered 2025 with typical seasonal patterns. However, looming tariff threats and evolving supply chain strategies are expected to create atypical seasonality for several industry segments as the year progresses. Despite heightened trade policy risks, current data

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Black & Grey Markets

Preventing e-waste: why grey is the new green

By Liam Kilmister, Component Sense This article originally appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of Procurement Pro. Electronic waste (e-waste) often contains hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). These materials seep into the soil and environment when dumped in landfills. When burned (via smelting, for example), these chemicals can pollute the air.

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Industry Insights

Planning for the unplannable in the electronics components industry

By Grant Portman, Key Account Manager, Whistler Technology, a Milexia Company If there is one lesson that COVID-19 taught us, it is the importance of planning for the unexpected. For the electronics components industry, this means adopting a flexible supply chain sourcing model to respond quickly to unforeseen challenges. Following the global semiconductor shortage, governments

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Supply Chain Management

Milexia acquires Whistler to strengthen procurement services

In July 2024, Milexia successfully acquired procurement specialists, Whistler Technology in a move to further enhance the services they offer to industries that are reliant on high-reliable electronic components. The success of this acquisition means that customers have the added value of Milexia’s expertise as a value-added distributor combined with Whistler Technology’s niche capabilities in

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