Supply Chain Connect

Advanced Technologies and the Future of Procurement

Geoff Tumang, Director of Materials at Bisco Industries, Inc., joins this episode to discuss how artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced technologies are being implemented into today’s distribution and procurement practices. Tumang emphasizes how data-driven processes and advanced technologies can establish supply chain resiliency and lead to enhanced procurement systems.
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Customer-Focused Distribution Practices and Supply Chain Management

Jim Banovich, CEO of Marsh Electronics, and Eric Fieck, Territory Sales Manager, join this episode to discuss the importance of understanding a customer’s needs in today’s supply chain environment. Marsh Electronics has been expanding their service solutions and Jim and Eric speak on the success, and necessity, of meeting evolving customer expectations.
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The Role of IP&E in a Digital Future

Alex Iuorio, SVP of Global Supplier Development at Avnet, joins this episode to discuss all-things interconnect, passive and electromechanical. From the history of the market to how IP&E has fared through recent supply chain disruptions and why the future looks bright, Iuorio explains why the need for IP&E solutions has never been greater.
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Counterfeit Chronicles: Episode 7 – Q2 2024 Counterfeit Activity Report

The numbers are in for counterfeit part reporting over the first half of 2024, and Richard Smith, Vice President of Business Development at ERAI, joins us to discuss the changes in counterfeit electronics activity. Test labs are delivering more results and new brands are being counterfeited. Everything procurement professionals need to hear is in this episode.
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How to Prepare for and Overcome Supply Chain Disruptions

Art Figueroa, Chief Operating Officer of Smith, explains how recent supply chain disruptions have impacted the semiconductor and electronics markets, as well as delivers insight into how his company leverages 40 years of experience to prepare for and navigate turmoil. Figueroa also shares information on where the market is heading and what stakeholders need to know so they too can succeed in the industry.
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Navigating the Cyclical Nature of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry

It is no secret that the electronics and semiconductor markets ebb and flow, with peaks and troughs sometimes spanning years. Colin Strother, EVP of Rochester Electronics, shares his unique perspective as both a distributor and manufacturer of semiconductors and electronics as to how the industry is currently fairing and what is to come in the near future as the industry anticipates recovery.
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Semiconductors and the Electronics Industry: Demand, Production and Predictions

Dr. Bill Bradford, President of Flip Electronics, joins us in this Innovation Destination - Executives Perspectives episode to discuss the state of the semiconductor and electronic component industry. From obsolescence solutions to component demand and growth factors, domestic chip manufacturing and more, Dr. Bradford shares his insight and expertise on what stakeholders in the market must be prepared for come 2025.
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Counterfeit Chronicles: Episode 6 – Developing and Implementing a Documented Counterfeit Mitigation Program

What does it take to set up a counterfeit mitigation program in your organization? This episode covers the ins-and-outs of getting a documented counterfeit mitigation program up and running, how to get your entire organization on board and how to make for better customer satisfaction.
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Sustainability in the Electronics Distribution Industry | Don Akery - Waldom Electronics

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 striving for a greener future.
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The Factors Driving Growth in the Electronics Market | Pete Shopp - Mouser Electronics

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.
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