- 21. Is China Attacking the Electronics Supply Chain
- (News)
- China may be set to weaponize the electronics supply chain, reports the Hill. Reports of China’s PLA inserting a rogue microchip on computers manufactured by Supermicro Computer has industry experts worried. ...
- 22. Blockchain Tracks Minerals
- (News)
- According to Reuters, blockchain is being deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to track cobalt from mine to its use in electronics. Read the article onReuters
- 23. Will electric trucks change transport?
- (Logistics)
- ... combustion engine and all its complexity and the transmission means less maintenance as well. Electronics are built into the design of the Semi in several ways and some that we probably don’t yet know ...
- 24. Growth Continues for Digital Connections
- (News)
- As managers strive to drive cost out of their supply chains, establishing digital connections with business partners seems to be gaining traction.A recent study shows that not only are more companies connecting, ...
- 25. Supply Chain Priorities
- (News)
- In a recent study of 250 manufacturing executives, GT Nexus finds surprising results on alignment between supply chain objectives and resources.Barbara Jorgensen on the EPS site takes a look at other findings ...
- 26. Supply Chain Risk Biggest Concern
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- Supply chain risk is a huge concern for business worldwide, according to new research by Xchanging PLC, a tech and services provider. Their 2015 Global Procurement Study goes into detail on both external ...
- 27. Off-Shore, On-Shore, or Near-Shore?
- (News)
- Remember a few years back when it seemed like your only option as a manufacturer was to get production done in China? Those days are long gone, replaced by other options that take into account demand location ...
- 28. When Suppliers Merge
- (News)
- Supplier A is one of your stars, but you deal with Supplier B only when you have to do so. What happens when they merge?Bolaji Ojo on the EPS page has looked at this not unheard of phenomenon and talks ...
- 29. Forecasting is Top Supply Chain Problem
- (News)
- In a recent study, supply chain executives named forecasting as its top challenge. It appears that companies are looking internally for ways to reduce costs.Gina Roos on the EPS site takes a spin through ...
- 30. Building Supply Chain Resiliency
- (News)
- Is your supply chain resilient enough? In today's environment, you'd better hope so. Better yet, you need plans in place to make it so.On the EPS site, Gina Roos reviews the release of a recent guide on ...
- 31. The Ideal Procurement Pro
- (News)
- On the EPS site, Ken Bradley has put together a list of the best traits that truly excellent purchasing professionals possess. How do you stack up?If you can check off a majority of his boxes, your future ...
- 32. Supplier Relationships Matter
- (News)
- On the EPS site, Gina Roos reviews research by Planning Perspectives on supplier relationships. Although the survey was focused on the automotive industry, the findings are almost universally applicable.Good ...
- 33. Exploring the Supply Chain Talent Gap
- (News)
- What's it take to excel in a supply chain role now, and how will that change in the future? On the EPS site, Gina Roos provides a summary of recent research on the subject.A key finding: even though the ...
- 34. Logistics and the IoT
- (News)
- If you're trying to determine aspects of the supply chain that may be affected by IoT in the future, look no farther than logistics. During the next decade, sensor-based technology will drive huge operational ...
- 35. March Manufacturing Numbers
- (News)
- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector continued to grow in March, albeit not at a fast pace. According to information released by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the majority of segments ...
- 36. Supply Chain Risk Research
- (News)
- According to new research by BSI, supply chain complexity is driving manufacturers nuts in some sectors of the economy. Natural disasters, government instability, and other continuity issues are top of ...
- 37. 3DP to the Rescue
- (News)
- ... and is obviously an improvement over other alternatives.But who does the printing? In an article on the Electronics Purchasing Solutions site, Barbara Jorgenson looks at the problem. Read about it HER ...
- 38. Forecasting Concerns
- (News)
- What keeps you up at night? If you're like the supply chain executives who responded to a recent survey, then forecasting is a huge concern.In an article on the Electronics Purchasing Strategies site, Gina ...
- 39. Top 20 Supply Chain Myths
- (News)
- Bolaji Ojo, on the Electronics Purchasing Strategy site, takes a spin through a list of the top 20 supply chain myths in a recent article. Although these are ostensibly specific to the electronics industry, ...
- 40. Looking at Risks Below the Surface
- (News)
- When supply chain managers consider risk, they often look at obvious targets. Those less visible ones can be the most troublesome, though.On the MyPurchasingCenter.com site, Nick Ford looks at how progressive ...
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