A Sustainable Supply Chain is the Key to a Sustainable Brand
Businesses not only need to reduce their impact as an ethical and social duty. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainable brands
Component Prices Continue to Rise so Prepare Now
The electronic component shortage is likely to get worse before it gets better. As a result, electronics prices are on track to rise this year
5 Reasons to Manufacture Electronics in Malaysia
Malaysia has been utilized for outsourced manufacturing of goods for the world, be they low or high tech, for decades
Who ‘Owns’ Supply Chain Data?
Data is everywhere in the factory and throughout the electronics supply chain, but who owns that data, who should be able to access and benefit from it and who is responsible for its accuracy? All good questions that were addressed in a recent panel discussion (link provided below) organized by Instrumental and chaired by EMS…
Semiconductor Risks: Read the Fine Print
Few procurement professionals spend their days digging into the annual reports of their semiconductor suppliers—and if they do, most probably won’t get into the very back pages of the report. If they did, though, they would find a litany of potential risks that should be considered when creating a sourcing plan for these critical components.…
Utilizing Cryptography in Supply Chain & Procurement
In procurement and logistics, cryptography and blockchain technology could help to improve transparency and build trust between third parties.
5 Ways to Manage Supply Chain Risk
Risk to a supply chain comes in many forms. There is the risk of part or component shortages, a security breach, and logistic delays or problems. There is even the ongoing risk of market volatility, a concern that has become even more prominent in recent years with the Covid-19 pandemic and industry-wide shortages of components…
How to Spot Shifty Sales Tactics in a Tight Market
Buyers are often forced to broaden their nets when casting about for the parts that they need
Tech Companies Need Transparency in ESG Reporting
Ever since the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules governing climate-related disclosures from all public companies on March 21, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has become a necessary part for technology company corporate boards to address, especially in today’s environmentally and socially conscious world. Whether it’s understanding how the technology company is…
Traceability Technology is Crucial for Effective Product Recalls
There were 218 non-food consumer product recalls in 2021 alone, and that figure has remained above 200 since 2017