The 2026 Supply Chain: New Rules for Electronics OEMs
The market is stabilizing, but OEMs need to continue preparation to react quickly to unforeseen supply chain events.
The 2026 Memory Challenge: AI-Induced Shortages and Price Hikes
The coming year will be challenging for memory buyers, making innovative sourcing practices critical to the success of small OEMs.
Beyond Resilience: What You Need to Know About the Antifragile Supply Chain Buzz
Long-term growth and survival, particularly in large organizations, will depend on learning from disasters and adapting rather than avoiding them altogether.
Early Results Show AI is Delivering for Procurement
Early results for AI adoption across large procurement organizations show promise.
Adapt to Tariffs Using Effective Business Strategies
Effective business strategies are necessary to mitigate the effects of fluid tariff regimes.
Beyond Efficiency: Procurement's AI Imperative
Procurement organizations must adopt AI technology to reap its benefits and avoid losing their competitive advantage.
Uncertain Times Call for Careful BOM and Vendor Management
In uncertain times, mitigation is the best defense, and strong distribution partnerships can build upon robust BOM and vendor management strategies.
OEMs Must Invest in Supply Chain Cybersecurity Best Practices
The global reach of the supply chain has made it a target for hackers, but following best practices reduces risk.
Strategic Sourcing Beats Old-School Price-Only Focus
This innovative redesign of the classic snap-action limit switch is smaller, automotive-compatible, and can be activated from any push angle.
The Chips Act of 2022 put the U.S. on the road to capturing the lead in semiconductor manufacturing, and we’re starting to see the results of early efforts.
State-Backed Cyberattacks Focus on Supply Chain
The technology supply chain is increasingly targeted by state-backed bad actors intent on causing significant disruption.
AI is Changing the Supply Chain and How Procurement Works
Artificial intelligence is poised to change the supply chain and how procurement works.
Weather Events Create Supply Chain Challenges That Good Planning Can Mitigate
Behind the headlines of weather events are complications for the global electronics supply chain that can be significantly reduced with resilience planning.
Supply Chain Technology Gains Lead to Security Concerns
As supply chain technology gets more sophisticated, so does the amount and value of the data stored; organizations need to plan for safety and compliance.
People & Machines Must Collaborate for Successful Supply Chain Management
As artificial intelligence and data become critical drivers in supply chain capabilities, organizations will likely encounter a procurement skills gap.
Technical Supply Chain Demands Refined Procurement Skills
As data and AI become critical supply chain capabilities, organizations are encountering a procurement skills gap that is increasingly difficult to fill.
Artificial Intelligence Promises Supply Chain Improvements
The speed of business in the electronics industry continues to increase, and artificial intelligence may be one tool for electronics OEMs to keep up.
Four Resolutions to Supply Chain Success in 2024
Electronics OEMs must watch several global trends to ensure supply chain resilience in 2024.
Supply Chain Focus Shifts to Node Size Sourcing
As semiconductor makers work on getting the right mix of process nodes, supply chain pros must plan carefully.
Four Resolutions to Supply Chain Success in 2024
Electronics OEMs must watch several global trends to ensure supply chain resilience in 2024.

