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By Marie-Pierre Ducharme, Vice President, EMEA Marketing & Business Development, Mouser Electronics This article originally appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of Procurement Pro. The constantly evolving landscape of global technology means companies must accurately predict future trends in order to take advantage of new market opportunities and maintain ongoing operations. New trends can drastically impact
Nordson Electronics has been honoured with the 2024 ‘Jabil Best Strategic Supplier Award’. This recognition highlights Nordson’s critical role in supporting Jabil, a global provider of manufacturing services, in achieving operational excellence and strengthening its supply chain. The Jabil ‘Best Strategic Supplier Award’ is given annually to suppliers who demonstrate outstanding performance in quality, delivery,
Heilind Electronics, a giant in electromechanical component distribution, continues to strengthen its presence in Europe with a strategic focus on flexibility, customer-centricity, and innovation. At electronica 2024, our Associate Editor, Sheryl Miles, caught up with Lars Klapproth, Business Development Strategic Accounts – CWE Region, to discuss the company’s plans for expansion, its competitive edge, and
By Adrian Wood, Director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new, but the frequency and intensity has the potential to bring new levels of strain to already stretched supply chains. So, what can companies do to prepare for 2025 and beyond? What
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
A new report from EMARKETER predicts there will be nearly 181 million connected car drivers in the US by 2028, making up 70% of licensed drivers in the US. That report goes alongside with a McKinsey projection that more than 90% of vehicles sold in 2030 will be connected. Here, Alysia Johnson, President of the
The role of supply chains has evolved drastically over recent years. It is an area of industry that is being transformed from a necessary business logistic into a critical driver of innovation. On 3rd December 2024, David Paulson, Global Vice President of Avnet Velocity spoke at a webinar hosted by Bolaji Ojo, Publisher of The
The US has taken another step in strengthening its standing in the semiconductor industry by finalising a $1.5 billion subsidy to GlobalFoundries (GF) to expand its chip production in New York and Vermont, aiming to create 10,000 jobs. This is part of the CHIPS and Science Act, a $52.7 billion programme designed to grow domestic
This article originally appeared in the September issue of Procurement Pro. Procurement professionals are uniquely positioned to prevent counterfeit electronic components from infiltrating their companies’ supply chains, fostering a future without fakes. Counterfeit electronic components are costly, risky, and downright dangerous. A single subpar component installed in an aircraft or automotive motor can lead to
Supply chains are tenuous operations, delicately balancing a multitude of reliabilities, so a disruption to any part of the process can have detrimental and far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumers. When disruption does occur, the effects cause ripples that spread and highlight the vulnerable nature of the systems. Strikes, in particular, can expose how quickly
