Supply Chain Connect

Automation gives organizations a practical way to manage routine work, improve visibility and replace fragmented processes with systems that help keep operations running efficiently. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

Stronger demand, defense spending and policy shifts are driving more activity across Europe’s electronics distribution channel as all signs point toward market recovery. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

This episode explores the immediate and long-term implications of the Iran conflict on global supply chains. From potential disruptions to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz to tighter airspace restrictions and rising energy prices, the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran could affect transportation, manufacturing and procurement channels worldwide. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled against tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act which has left supply chain leaders uncertain of what to expect and how to move forward. This episode shares expert insight and advice on how to best navigate the tumultuous trade landscape of today. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

This episode of Supply Chain Connect covers five practical steps electronics companies can take to reduce supply chain cyber risk. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

Dean Bain, SVP and GM of Supply Chain at Coupa with two decades in supply chain tech. He explains why procurement and supply chain silos cost companies and why closing that gap is urgent. He covers the strategy-to-execution gap, digital twins and scenario planning. He also outlines how integrating sourcing, supplier collaboration and unified digital workflows delivers measurable results.

Sree Mangalampalli, VP of Digital Transformation Solutions at FourKites, discusses how AI and digital twins revolutionize global supply chains. He highlights the struggles with inbound and outbound operations as well as the lack of standard operating procedures due to siloed processes. Sree explains how AI agents enhance orchestration and emphasizes the importance of building trust in AI by starting with high-volume manual tasks. He also shares insights on overcoming integration challenges and scaling pilots into enterprise solutions while looking ahead to future capabilities.

Dr. Bill Bradford, the President of Flip Electronics with four decades in the semiconductor industry, tackles critical trends shaping the future of semiconductors. He reveals how Moore’s Law and geopolitical uncertainties are endangering legacy components. Industries like aerospace and automotive are particularly vulnerable. Bill outlines a proactive playbook for managing obsolescence, emphasizing strategies like BOM scrubs and remanufacturing partnerships. His insights spotlight the urgent need for companies to adapt to the dynamics of an evolving tech landscape.

In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dag Calafell, Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, discusses Washington’s AI gamble and why today’s push into AI and semiconductors resembles a new space race. Calafell explains the U.S. goal of domestic semiconductor self‑sufficiency, the impact and risks of government incentives and why outcomes will take years to measure. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Content & Partnerships at Manifest, sits down with Supply Chain Connect to preview what attendees can expect at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. Uddin discusses the event’s role as a premier supply chain technology showcase, key agenda themes like visibility, AI, risk mitigation and more, plus new features including a dedicated procurement stage, an expanded cold chain pavilion and the exclusive Leadership Suite for CSCOs and CPOs. Uddin also shares practical tips on how attendees can prepare, plan their agendas and maximize networking before and during the show. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!