Supply Chain Connect

Powering Sustainability in the Electronics Supply Chain

Sustainability is a top priority for electronics companies and their supply chain partners. In this episode, Mark Bollinger, Chief Globalization Officer at Smith, joins Supply Chain Connect during electronica 2024 and discusses how distributors are stepping up to support their customers’ sustainability initiatives. Discover the ways Smith is helping electronics manufacturers reduce waste, repurpose components and minimize their environmental impact.
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The Evolving Role of the Independent Distributor

Todd Burke, President of Global Business Development at Smith, joins Supply Chain Connect in this episode to discuss the evolving role of independent distributors in the semiconductor and electronics supply chain. Burke highlights the flexibility and global sourcing capabilities of independent distributors, as well as how the demand for independent distributors has surged post-COVID with their capabilities in managing excess and shortage inventory challenges.
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Existing Solutions for Excess Inventory

Todd Snow, Vice President of Global Purchasing at Smith, joins this episode to discuss the challenges—and solutions—when dealing with excess inventory. Snow explains that Smith helps customers manage excess inventory through various programs, including lot buys, consignment buys and the company’s new online marketplace, SmithTrade, which facilitates flexible selling, boasts a global reach, and emphasizes quality assurance.
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AI in Procurement: Autonomous Sourcing and Supply Chain Visibility

Raj Sajnani, Global Head of Energy Procurement at Amazon, joins this episode to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in the procurement process. From supply chain visibility to an autonomously sourced future, Sajnani describes the impact AI has had—and will have—on procurement professionals.
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Dockworker Strike and the Supply Chain Impacts

The International Longshoremen’s Association strike has been suspended until January 15. What does this mean for your supply chain?
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The Military and Aerospace Electronics Market in 2024

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.
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The Industrial Electronics Market in 2024

Tom Muldowney, Vice President of Business Development at Galco Industrial Electronics, joins this episode to share his perspective on the state of the industry. Muldowney speaks on how industrial automation continues to drive innovation and demand; how supply chain disruptions may lie ahead—and the data aggregation practices you need in place in order to navigate such disruptions; and much more.
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Digital Transformation in the Electronics Supply Chain

James Fu, Business Development Manager - North America at Win Source, joins this episode to discuss the digital transformation sweeping across the electronics supply chain. Fu explains that through the integration of advanced technologies and automation, data-driven decision making is taking precedence for distributors in order to optimize inventory management and forecasting. According to Fu, in 2024 and beyond, distribution will be more intelligent, more sustainable and continue to play a key role in the electronics industry.
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Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management

Distributors in the electronics market are implementing value added services for their customers as organizations must navigate the challenges of inventory management, tariffs and geopolitical risks. Gil Orozco, Vice President of Product Management at Jameco Electronics, discusses how data analytics can bring forth the necessary efficiencies and supply chain visibility for customers as they traverse the changing landscape of the electronics industry.
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What Makes a Part Counterfeit-able? Counterfeit Chronicles: Episode 8

In this episode of Counterfeit Chronicles, Smith and Fussner dig into the root causes of counterfeit activity. Understanding what makes a part most likely to become counterfeited starts with understanding the circumstances surrounding the counterfeit market—from e-waste to supply and demand and everything in between, learning what can lead to counterfeit activity can help stakeholders avoid falling victim to the criminal practice.
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