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Sustainable procurement in consumer electronics – Pt 2

P2: Energy usage and supply chain logistics There have been three industrial revolutions, and we are in the midst of the fourth. And, though the first two combined were arguably bad for the planet, what is clear is that the “take-make-dispose” model of electronic consumerism today is a big concern. Because every action has a

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Company profile: Fineline PCB

Fineline Global is a specialist provider of printed-circuit boards (PCBs) with a particular emphasis on high-density interconnect (HDI) technologies. It supplies a broad range of PCB types – from conventional multilayer boards to flexible and rigid-flex formats – enabling narrow conductive traces and tight spacing that support device miniaturisation, capabilities that are particularly valuable in

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Supply Chain Management

Sustainable procurement in consumer electronics – Pt 1

P1: Introduction, the beginnings of consumer technology, and material sourcing Introduction   Globally, sustainability is a hot topic – with rising temperatures changing weather patterns and disrupting the balance of nature. It is a particular concern in the consumer electronics industry, where it is estimated that digital technology alone contributes to anywhere between 1.4-5.9% of

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Protecting the supply chain with Sourceability and IDEA

As technology advances, so do the methods used to counterfeit parts, meaning that the authenticity and reliability of electronic components have never been more important. For companies like Sourceability, whose reputation rests on trust, transparency, and quality, the challenge is both technical and ethical. Leading the effort to combat counterfeit parts is Kimberly Fix, Vice

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