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The New Reality of Tariffs: Navigating Uncertainty in Electronics Procurement  The golden age of globalization, built on “trust but verify,” has been replaced by a landscape of nationalism and distrust. The electronics industry, once defined by stable supply chains and cost efficiency, now faces a period of high tariffs, unpredictable policy changes, and increasing pressure […]

How Top Procurement Teams are Achieving Best-In-Class Spend Results in 2024 and Beyond A shift is happening in the electronic component market. An optimistic return to normalcy after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused electronics manufacturers to change their procurement strategies once again. But what are the top procurement minds doing today to

Sustainability and “Green Sourcing” – Can It Be Done Without Adding Cost and Complexity? Sustainable procurement — or “green sourcing,” as it’s often called — has increasingly become a top priority for electronics manufacturers across the globe. The goal of green sourcing is to reduce the environmental impact of one’s supply chain by purchasing recycled

Not Receiving Your Ideal Price From Suppliers? Check Your Business Terms and Conditions The relationships between businesses and their suppliers (also referred to as vendors) is a complicated one, and one which we’ve discussed before. While in the past, we’ve explored how factors such as market changes, environmental issues, and economic waves can affect how