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Liberation Day Tariffs will change ‘rules of the game’

Reciprocal tariffs announced by Donald Trump on ‘Liberation Day’ could prevent shippers from making important decisions on supply chains, but are not likely to cause an immediate spike in freight rates. Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta – the ocean and air freight intelligence platform – said: “Liberation Day will not feel very liberating for

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Market Analysis

Tariffs: how do they impact the electronic components market?

This article originally appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of Procurement Pro. By: Adam Fletcher, Chairman of the Electronics Components Supply Network (ecsn) For many years procurement professionals in the electronics industry have had to contend with a number of headaches, the largest of which were triggered by problems surrounding short-term supply, but no longer! Today

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News

Rittal confirms JAGGAER to streamline procurement

Rittal has confirmed JAGGAER as its partner in streamlining its procurement processes. From sourcing and contract management to order management, supplier relationship and complaint management, JAGGAER’s solutions support Rittal in optimising its procurement processes. The company, headquartered in Herborn, Hesse, initially selected JAGGAER’s platform JAGGAER One in 2011. The primary goal was to optimise procurement

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Events

TTI Europe showcases transportation electrification solutions

TTI IP&E – Europe will present a range of high-voltage connectors, sensors, relays, and power solutions at this year’s Battery Tech Expo, supporting the drive towards transportation electrification. The event, taking place on 26-27th March at Silverstone, will provide visitors with the opportunity to speak with TTI’s technical experts, as well as representatives from its

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Market Analysis

Navigating the evolving state of procurement

By Isabelle Saffar, CEO at Synertrade Seventy-two percent of CPOs reported digital transformation as a top priority, according to a recent Deloitte report, with a further 41% of respondents citing inadequate technologies as a significant barrier for improvement. This presents a growing challenge for procurement teams who are balancing the adoption of innovative technological solutions

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ASML and imec partner to advance semiconductor research in Europe

ASML and imec announce that they have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, focusing on research and sustainability. The agreement has a duration of five years and aims to deliver valuable solutions in two areas by bringing together ASML’s and imec’s respective knowledge and expertise. First, to develop solutions that advance the semiconductor industry and

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News

Infineon leads the global microcontroller market

Infineon Technologies takes over the number one position in the global microcontroller market. According to the latest research by Omdia [1], the company increased its market share to 21.3% in 2024 (2023: 17.8%), achieving the largest year-over-year gain (3.5%age points) among its competitors. This makes Infineon the most successful supplier of microcontrollers worldwide for the

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Events

Visit PCBWay at embedded world 2025

PCBWay has announced its participation in embedded world 2025, from 11th – 13th March, in Munich, Germany. Booth No: 3A-532 Time: 2025.03.11-2025.03.13 Location: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany PCBWay has exhibited at the great event for many times and has received a warm response every time. It will continue the past successful experience, bring more innovative

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ESIA supports deal for a greener, more competitive Europe

The European Commission has unveiled the ‘Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation‘. The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), representing the semiconductor industry and broader ecosystem in Europe, welcomes this initiative as a timely impetus to regain competitiveness and strengthen the industrial base in the EU. Semiconductors are at the heart of a

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Now at Mouser: Molex MX-DaSH connector for vehicles

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the MX-DaSH wire-to-wire connector system from Molex. The MX-DaSH connector system combines power, ground circuit, and high-speed data connectivity in a single connector system. The MX-DaSH series supports the transition to zonal architecture in automotive and commercial applications, including autonomous driving modules, computing modules, high-speed cable networking, sensor-device connectivity, high-resolution

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