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A couple of weeks ago, Hurricane Helene impacted many, including some of our customers and their families. While we didn't post immediately, our thoughts have been with those affected as they navigate recovery. As Hurricane Milton approaches, we extend our support to all in its path. Please stay safe, and know that our community stands with you during these difficult times.

A couple of weeks ago, Hurricane Helene impacted many, including some of our customers and their families. While we didn't post immediately, our thoughts have been with those affected as they navigate recovery. As Hurricane Milton approaches, we extend our support to all in its path. Please stay safe, and know that our community stands with you during these difficult times.

We’re excited to announce that Dane Reynolds, VP of Operations at Astute Group will be joining us at Accelerate 2024 to share insights on Combatting Counterfeit Components. To register for Accelerate: https://hubs.li/Q02SK_MZ0 The global semiconductor shortage has expanded the playing field for criminals, just as the world’s leader in counterfeit electronics databases, ERAI, reported an increase in the number of counterfeit components purchased by “desperate buyers”. For over a decade, Dane has made it his mission to help stamp out these counterfeits from the global electronics supply chain. Dane holds a degree in Industrial Engineering, is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional, a Project Management Professional (PMP), and holds a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. He regularly collaborates with electronics manufacturing professionals on the risks associated with counterfeit components, speaks at industry events (SMTA, ASQ, ARMA) and features in publications, mostly recently being quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the current risks faced during the semiconductor shortage. As Vice President of Operations at Astute Electronics, a leading global distributor of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) devices, Dane is accountable for the quality of all material that passes through Astute’s AS6081 certified and AS6171 accredited anti-counterfeit inspection laboratories before going on to be utilized in high-reliability applications within the aerospace, defense, medical, and other critical sectors that cannot be compromised by substandard or counterfeit product. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry’s top experts at our 4th annual conference! #CQAccelerate #supplychainoptimization #reinventingsupplychain

We’re excited to announce that Mark Wolfe, Director of Executive EMS Advisor at IPC, will be joining us at Accelerate 2024 to share insights on Electronics Manufacturing Macroeconomic Trends. To register for Accelerate: https://hubs.li/Q02Sw76p0 Mark is an electronics manufacturing industry consultant, leveraging 40+ years of experience in electronic components, design, and manufacturing. During his career, Mark has held positions across the entire supply chain - from semiconductors to distribution to electronics manufacturing to OEM. He has also been responsible for a breadth of functional areas - having held executive positions in sales & marketing, engineering, operations, quality, advanced technology, and supply chain. Prior to starting his consulting focus in 2021, Mark led the global supply chain and strategic partnering organization at John Deere Electronic Solutions. Mark has been very active with IPC and the electronics industry over the past 30+ years and is currently the Executive EMS Advisor to IPC senior staff. He was on the IPC Board of Directors for two full terms and led the Electronics Manufacturing Services Leadership Council for over a decade. He is also an IPC President’s Award recipient in recognition of his significant contributions of time and talent to the association and the electronics interconnect industry. In addition to supporting the electronics industry through organizations like IPC, his consulting company, Wolfe Consulting LLC, also works with leading EMS and OEM companies, with a focus on the electronic component supply chain, component life cycle management, strategic outsourcing, and profitable revenue growth. Mark holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Mark and his wife of 40+ years, Nancy, live in Fargo, ND. They have four grown children and five grandchildren. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the industry’s top experts at our 4th annual conference! #CQAccelerate #supplychainoptimization #reinventingsupplychain

🚀 Our 4th annual conference Accelerate is just a few weeks away! 🚀 Register now to secure your spot in the most exciting event in electronics manufacturing. https://hubs.li/Q02Sjrtb0 🗓️ Dates: October 29-30, 2024 📍 Location: Dallas, TX #CQAccelerate #supplychainoptimization #reinventingsupplychain

During our webinar "Harness AI for Smarter Supply Chains", we conducted a few live polls with the attendees. When asked about where AI adds more value to their day-to-day activities, the top responses were BOM management, time saving, analysis of supply chain health. Do you concur with the results? Let us know what you think! 📹 Missed the webinar? Here’s the link to request the recording: https://hubs.li/Q02RPyqc0 We will share other poll results here through this week. Stay tuned! #AI #supplychain #supplychainwithAI #electronicsmanufacturing

Last week, over 70 electronics industry professionals registered for our webinar "Harness AI for Smarter Supply Chains". During the webinar, we conducted a few live polls with the attendees. When asked about the biggest benefit AI can bring to supply chain efficiency, the top responses were improved decision-making and better risk mitigation, followed by cost reduction and shorter lead times. Do you concur with the results? Let us know what you think! 📹 Missed the webinar? Here’s the link to request the recording: https://hubs.li/Q02RCvxT0 We will share other poll results here through this week. Stay tuned! #AI #supplychain #supplychainwithAI #electronicsmanufacturing

We’re excited to announce that Kurt Gehring has joined CalcuQuote as our new Vice President of Product! With nearly two decades of experience in developing innovative digital solutions and technologies in the component distribution space, Kurt brings a wealth of knowledge to help us continue growing, and most importantly, delight our customers. In the past ten years, he has championed our API partnerships while working at our key supplier partners, fueling significant growth for both CalcuQuote and those organizations. As a global digital transformation executive, Kurt has a proven track record of creating and launching compelling digital solutions that are highly relevant, easily adopted, and deliver substantial ROI. His experience in crafting and executing digital strategies, building high-performance teams, and driving digital adoption at large global organizations positions him perfectly to lead our product team to new heights. We’re confident that Kurt will bring even greater value to our customers, helping them stay ahead in an evolving supply chain landscape. Based in his home city of Chicago, Kurt will be representing CalcuQuote at conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings. Be sure to connect with him — he’s eager to learn about your needs and collaborate on new opportunities for success. We look forward to the exciting journey ahead with Kurt leading our product strategy!

Join us for two days of actionable insights and industry expertise! 🔗 Learn More and Register for Accelerate conference: https://lnkd.in/gps4A3EW We’ll cover supply chain resilience, technology-driven efficiencies, AI advancements, and the future of sourcing and procurement. Check out the agenda for full details. #CQAccelerate #supplychainoptimization #reinventingsupplychain

🌟 Elevate your supply chain with AI! Our upcoming webinar is packed with insights on how AI can revolutionize supply chains in the electronics industry. Whether you're looking to reduce risk, boost efficiency, or drive innovation, this webinar is for you. 🔗 Register Now: https://hubs.li/Q02MGTG10 #SupplyChain #AI #ElectronicsIndustry #Innovation