Supply Chain Connect

From Data to Delivery: Mastering the Modern Supply Chain Ecosystem

In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Willem Van Dijk from Pivotree reveals the cutting-edge technologies transforming digital commerce and supply chain. Discover how AI, predictive analytics and smart data management are revolutionizing supply chains, simplifying complex procurement processes and creating seamless customer experiences. From supplier redundancy to intelligent content generation, learn how leading enterprises are navigating the future of e-commerce, and tune in for insider insights that are reshaping how businesses connect, sell and deliver in the digital age.
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Master Distribution Model Serves as Leading Indicator for State of Electronic Component Distribution Industry

CEO of Waldom Electronics, Don Akery, joins the show to discuss the state of the electronic component distribution industry, as the company’s master distribution model grants particular insight and access into the current state of the industry as well as where it may be headed. Akery covers the impact of tariffs, technological integration into operations and more in this perceptive conversation.
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The Electronics Supply Chain Playbook: Adaptability in a Complex Global Market

Rebeca Obregon, President of Farnell, offers a deep dive into the rapidly evolving electronic component distribution landscape, exploring how artificial intelligence, digital transformation and adaptability are reshaping the industry's future. From navigating pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions to understanding emerging growth opportunities, Obregon provides expert insights into the complex world of electronic component distribution and shares what leading companies are doing to adapt and succeed.
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From Tariffs to Digitalization: Transformation in Electronics Distribution

Dave Doherty, President of DigiKey, unpacks the dynamic world of electronic component distribution, exploring how AI, digital transformation and innovative strategies are reshaping the industry's future. From navigating global disruptions to embracing cutting-edge technologies, Doherty offers a compelling glimpse into the technological revolution driving supply chain innovation.
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E-Commerce Evolution: Inside Mouser Electronics' Digital Strategy

Hayne Shumate, SVP of Internet Business at Mouser Electronics, reveals how the electronic component distribution industry is navigating digital transformation, AI integration and global supply chain challenges. From e-commerce strategies to the potential societal impacts of automation, Shumate offers a compelling insider's perspective on the future of electronic component engineering and procurement.
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How Autonomous Agents are Orchestrating the Future of Procurement

Agentic AI is revolutionizing procurement—transforming mundane tasks into strategic opportunities. Rory O'Brien, Vice President of Client Experience at Tonkean, reveals how AI agents can automate complex processes, from supplier searches to RFP analysis, allowing procurement professionals to focus on high-value relationship building.
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Supplier Relationships in Uncertain Times: A Procurement Leader's Perspective

Moving beyond traditional cost-cutting, Wasif Bokhari, Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement at TCW, shares strategies for procurement leaders to transform vendors into true business partners to better navigate supply chain disruptions and drive organizational innovation.
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LID vs. SPEED: How Generative AI Will Change the Future of Procurement

Shashi Mandapaty, principal and managing director of Synapsys and former CPO at Johnson & Johnson, reveals the transformative potential of generative AI in procurement. Dive into a candid discussion about the barriers holding back Gen AI adoption and the exciting future of procurement as the technology looks to inevitably overcome such challenges. 
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Procurement at the Tipping Point: AI and the Future of Supply Chain

In this episode, Russ Stewart, retired SVP of Global Procurement at Tyson Foods, reveals why procurement is at a critical tipping point. With AI technologies rapidly evolving, procurement is transforming from a transactional function to a strategic business partner. Stewart shares insights on how companies can leverage technologies to reshape procurement’s role in driving innovation and growth.
Recorded on-site at the marcus evans CPO & Supply Chain Summit.
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Transforming Supplier Relationship Management for Supply Chain Success

Ryan Manes, Senior Director of Automotive & Industrial Products at o9 Solutions, reveals how modern companies are revolutionizing supplier relationship management. Discover how AI, radical transparency and strategic collaboration are transforming supplier relationships from a transactional process to a dynamic, intelligent partnership, and learn why sharing more information—not less—can lead to unprecedented supply chain resilience and success.
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