Thought Leadership Series – What NAFTA 2.0 Means for Technology Companies by Bruce Rayner Reforming the North American Free Trade Agreement was a campaign promise of candidate Donald J. Trump. On May 18, 2017, President Trump followed through on his promise by giving Congress notice that his administration would initiate negotiations to modernize NAFTA. So… Read More
Strong Demand in Electronic Components Expected Through First Half of 2018
Strong Demand in Electronic Components Expected Through First Half of 2018 by John Simpson Robust sales of electronic components can be expected to continue well into 2018, with expanding lead times looming as the only major threat on the horizon, says Nick Hawtrey, chief financial officer of Allied Electronics. New distributor total available market (DTAM)… Read More
Will 3D Printing Change the Spare-Parts Supply Chain?
Will 3D Printing Change the Spare-Parts Supply Chain? by Leah Scully As materials in 3D printing extend beyond thermoplastics to include metals, composites, dielectrics, and ceramics, more manufacturers are using 3D printing to produce parts for final products in industries from automotive to aerospace. Take General Electric’s famously 3D-printed jet nozzles, for example, which are… Read More
New Tech Trends for Buyers to Watch in 2018
New Tech Trends for Buyers to Watch in 2018 – artificial intelligence, digital twins, and more by Bridget McCrea As much as 65% of the value of a company’s products or services is derived from its suppliers—and its supply chain—a statistic that clearly illuminates the supply chain’s value and importance. As these global, end-to-end networks… Read More