Supply Chain Connect

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 for such events in the future. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

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 chain industry. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

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 landscape. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

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. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

In a world rife with cyber threats, procurement teams must step up their game. Key strategies include managing sensitive data effectively and implementing strong data protection measures. User behavior analysis and ongoing training are crucial for staying ahead of potential breaches. Regular updates to security policies can bolster defenses, ensuring teams are well-prepared against ever-evolving cyber challenges. A proactive approach to cybersecurity is essential for safeguarding organizational assets.