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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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Supplier spotlight: Rochester Electronics

Rochester Electronics was founded in 1981 by Curt Gerrish, who had spent two decades at Motorola in a senior role. During his time there, he recognised a critical challenge in the semiconductor industry: when parts became obsolete or reached the end of their lifecycle, they were simply scrapped. Seeing an opportunity, Gerrish approached Motorola and

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Supply Chain Management

The impact of no VAT on refurbished electronics

With the pressure to meet climate targets and ESG goals, procurement teams have their work cut out for them – especially when, often, they receive no new funding or staff to meet challenging goals. But, could a tax change help? It has recently been announced that a growing coalition of companies and campaign groups has

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Can a UK semiconductor centre deliver on its promise?

On 7th July 2025, TechUK hosted a conference in London to explore the shape and function of a proposed UK Semiconductor Centre. With £19 million earmarked by the government for its creation, the question now is how this centre will turn ambition into action. From the opening remarks and across three panel sessions the message

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SEMI and Linx Consulting unveil wafer fab materials quarterly report

SEMI has launched the new Wafer Fab Materials Quarterly report in collaboration with Linx Consulting. SEMI recently acquired select assets from Linx Consulting, including market reports and conferences, to amplify its market intelligence capabilities in semiconductor materials and specialty chemicals. The Wafer Fab Materials Quarterly is a comprehensive report delivering in-depth analysis and forecasts for global wafer

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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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From EV to AR/VR: SiC’s reach powers new tech waves

Yole Group unveils the 2025 edition of its ‘Power SiC: Market & Applications’ report, delivering a deep dive into SiC‘s evolving global landscape, covering device markets, supply chains, and strategic developments across applications. While the SiC device market is poised to reach $10.3 billion by 2030, a temporary slowdown in EV sales in 2024 is delaying demand

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Global tariff turbulence prompts rethink of trading partnerships

UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are being significantly impacted by the upending of the global trading environment, propelled by the US administration’s tariff policies, according to new research from independent funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS). BFS’s Trading Places report, which surveyed over 500 UK SMEs that trade overseas, found over half (55%) see tariffs as

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Wolfspeed progresses support agreement and strengthens capital structure

Wolfspeed announces that it has taken the next step to implement its previously announced Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with key lenders, including holders of more than 97% of its senior secured notes, Renesas Electronics Corporation’s wholly owned US subsidiary, and convertible debtholders holding more than 67% of the outstanding convertible notes. Upon emergence from the

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Singular Photonics and AMS to bring advanced SPAD sensors to Europe

Singular Photonics has announced a strategic partnership with AMS Technologies to bring Singular’s next generation image sensors based on single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) to customers in key European markets and industry sectors. The collaboration means that AMS becomes Singular’s primary distribution and support partner for the European market. With decades of experience in photonics, AMS will leverage

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