Supply Chain Connect

Distributors play a vital role in the supply chain, connecting innovative products to businesses that need them. Companies like DigiKey are at the forefront, partnering with suppliers to deliver cutting-edge components to design engineers. As a procurement professional, understanding the different types of distributors—high service, volume, specialty, and regional—can enhance your product development process. Explore this article and explore how collaboration between suppliers and distributors is shaping the future of industries like IoT, electric vehicles, and AI. https://bit.ly/40qGNO2

The aerospace and automotive industries rely on technology to ensure performance, safety and longevity. With advanced systems such as avionics, braking systems, autonomous driving modules and engine control units (ECUs) forming the backbone of these sectors, counterfeit electronic components present a significant risk. Read this article to learn how solely from OEMs and their authorized distributors, aerospace and automotive manufacturers can make progress in eliminating the threat, risk and cost of incorporating counterfeit components in their designs. https://bit.ly/4f2F45V

The electronic components industry is rapidly embracing digital transformation, with process automation at the forefront. Yet many organizations hold back due to misconceptions about automation and its impacts. Check out this article to find out five common myths that might be stalling the adoption of automation technologies in this sector: https://bit.ly/3C3JLgY

Today’s factories are marvels of technological innovation where automation and data analytics drive unprecedented efficiency. These advanced tools also provide invaluable insights into daily operations, support good decision making and help shape the future of global production. Read this article and explore how intelligent manufacturing processes are bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds, alongside rapid digitalization and next generation technologies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f7oZv6

"This "built-to-order" nature makes PCBs particularly vulnerable to exploitation when manufactured in unsecure facilities." Summit Interconnect COO Sean Patterson explains why every industry - from #telecommunications to #healthcare needs to understand the risks associated with compromised electronics in this Supply Chain Connect op-ed. #ChipsDontFloat #PCBSAct

In an industry where chip shortages can disrupt entire global markets, the true power lies not in silicon, but in people. Learn how by supporting, developing, and recognizing employees, you can build a foundation for long-term success and innovation. https://bit.ly/3zORvTD

Procurement teams play a vital role by vetting suppliers with strong #cybersecurity practices, incorporating contract clauses to ensure data protection, and collaborating with IT on security policies. Check out this short video to learn how #procurement teams are uniquely positioned to help and the steps they can take to help keep their companies’ systems secure, sponsored by Mouser Electronics. https://bit.ly/3NhJkCa

Thomas Muldowney, vice president of business development at Galco, had the opportunity to sit down with Supply Chain Connect and share his perspective on the state of the industry, from industrial automation to supply chain disruptions and more. LISTEN NOW: https://ow.ly/6Bft50TIbcu #industrialpodcast #industrialautomation #supplychaintalks #supplychaindisruptions #industrialeconomics

The issue of counterfeit products has long been prevalent in the #electronics industry, and as global supply chains become increasingly complex, the risks are escalating. How can companies enhance their anti-counterfeiting capabilities through technological innovation and #supplychain optimization in a rapidly changing environment? Learn more in this article sponsored by WIN SOURCE https://bit.ly/3Y63Uf8

NEW #podcast episode! Ty Diedrick, Director of Strategic Initiatives at FDH Electronics, provides an overview of the current landscape across the #military and #aerospace #electronics market, including challenges faced, growth segments, #technology integration and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3TZOfeS #supplychain #supplychainconnect #milaero