Supply Chain Connect

What is being done on the sustainability front in the electronics distribution industry? In this episode, Don Akery, CEO of Waldom Electronics, shares the sustainability initiatives that his company is driving forward with. From planting trees for every order placed to installing enough solar panels on its American facilities to reach a point of not having to purchase any electricity, Waldom is st...

In this Executive Perspectives episodes, Pete Shopp, SVP of Business Operations at Mouser Electronics, shares insight into the driving factors behind the growth of the electronics market, as well as what manufacturers and distributors are doing to build supply chain resiliency across the industry. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

In this Executive Perspectives episode, Dave Doherty, President of DigiKey, discusses the evolving demand of design and procurement professionals and how distributors have adjusted to accommodate their needs. From technology integration, expanded service offerings and a market outlook, Doherty presents what is different for stakeholders today and what they need to prepare for in the future. Visit...

In this episode of Innovation Destination Counterfeit Chronicles, we discuss the ins and outs of the most critical standards and certifications necessary to understand in order to safely and successfully navigate the electronic components industry. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

As the global e-waste problem continues to accelerate, existing recycling programs can’t keep up with demand. This Quick Chat episode delivers insightful facts and data you need to know about the growing e-waste problem. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

What are the ongoing implications of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore or the earthquake in Taiwan? How were these disasters traversed and how can your company overcome the next disruption? It starts with assessing and evaluating your suppliers. In this Innovation Destination – Executive Perspectives episode, Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, explains the necessary calculations orga...

Counterfeiting is on the rise! Richard Smith, Vice President of Business Development at ERAI, joins Counterfeit Chronicles: Episode 4 to deliver the data on counterfeiting during the first quarter of 2024. The numbers show an increase in activity this year compared to last, particularly in North America and Europe. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

Visibility and awareness are desired attributes for all stakeholders throughout the supply chain. In this Executive Perspectives episode, Richie Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, shares the technologies being integrated today to achieve supply chain visibility throughout the transportation sector, what it means for procurement professionals and what the future of supply chain visibilit...

This Quick Chat episode delivers five useful tips for electronics buyers to leverage in order to successfully balance their inventory. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

What is digital transformation? What are the challenges—and successes—your business can expect from going through such a process? In this Innovation Destination – Executive Perspectives episode, Tony Powell, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Orbweaver, explains why NOW is the time for those in the electronic components industry to undertake the digital transformation journey—and how t...

How does your company combat counterfeit components? In this Counterfeit Chronicles episode, we discuss how to establish a quality control plan, red flags to look out for when inspecting components and choosing dealers—as well as how to vet your vendors—and the steps to take to report counterfeit activity so that the industry can be better off knowing where the problems come from. Visit us online...

How are the booming technology trends like artificial intelligence and large language models impacting the supply chain? In this Executive Perspectives episode, Dave Tuttle, Vice President of Data Intelligence at Breakthrough, discusses how AI is being leveraged toward more informed decision making and more successful operational executions. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

A new report highlights best practices that procurement teams can use to enhance their supplier diversity efforts. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

How did the semiconductor marketplace fare in 2023 and what is in store for 2024? Frank Cavallaro, CEO of A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, joins this Executive Perspectives episode to discuss the changes in supply and demand for various semiconductor-reliant industries, as well as the implications of fabricator construction delays and how stakeholders can navigate today’s and tomorrow’s fluctuat...

This episode of Counterfeit Chronicles highlights the 2023 counterfeit activity across the electronics industry that was gathered and reported through ERAI. The numbers display a shifting landscape of counterfeit actions and parts across a global web of interconnectedness that will require diligence to actively combat the problem. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

The attacks in the Red Sea have been another seismic disruption to global trade and supply chain operations. Alex Toews, Senior Director of Product Management at Fusion Risk Management, joins this Executive Perspectives episode to discuss what the Red Sea disturbance means for supply chain stakeholders, as well as the strategies and technologies organizations can leverage to navigate and prepare f...

If your company isn’t already using predictive procurement, this Quick Chat episode can serve as a primer on the concept and how procurement departments are using it to improve efficiencies, reduce risks and gain higher levels of spend visibility. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

Donald Hicks, Founder and CEO of Optilogic, joins to discuss the state of the supply chain industry and how now is the time to shift out of a ‘reactive’ mode and into a ‘proactive’ and forward-thinking system of operations. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

In the first episode of Innovation Destination’s latest podcast series—Counterfeit Chronicles—guest Richard Smith, VP of Business Development at ERAI, explains how e-waste contributes to the counterfeit electronic component problem and what it means for industry stakeholders. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

The Biden Administration recently launched the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience and announced nearly 30 actions to be taken to strengthen domestic and global supply chain operations. Chirag Modi, Corporate VP of Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder, joins us in this Executive Perspectives episode to discuss the potential impacts of the proposed actions and what they mean for the supply c...

This Quick Chat episode covers a short list of must-have tools for electronics buyers to help alleviate the challenges faced in a constantly changing industry. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

How did the electronic components industry wrap up 2023 and where will the industry be headed in 2024? Jim Banovich, CEO of Marsh Electronics, joins us in this Innovation Destination – Executive Perspectives episode to discuss the trends, technologies and verticals to watch for in the new year, as well as the ever-evolving role of distributors and what will be asked of them in this changing landsc...

How has the electronic components industry ended up at the close of 2023 and what is in store for 2024? Mike Slater, Vice President of Global Business Development at DigiKey, joins this Innovation Destination Executive Perspectives episode to discuss what procurement professionals can anticipate in the coming months and the tools and technologies available to be leveraged for successful operations...

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape of today, maintaining vigilance and updating security strategies is of paramount importance. Here are five recommendations to procurement teams that want to enhance their cybersecurity efforts. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com !

Inventory management challenges are universal to supply chain professionals. Lisa Henriott, SVP of Product Marketing at Logility, joins us in this Innovation Destination – Executive Perspectives episode to discuss how organizations can leverage new technologies to broaden their viewpoint and have successful management of their entire supply chain on a much more granular level. Visit us online at S...