Supply Chain Newsletters

Volume Price Breaks: Are You on the Wrong End of the Scale?

Why should the leader of a supply chain organization worry about something so mundane as how buyers choose the volume price breaks to purchase components? Because it could very well be an easy way to squeeze significant dollars out of the cost of custom parts.

Cyberattacks: Why Are They a Supply Chain Risk?

When supply chain professionals are asked about supply risks, they often cite issues like capacity constraints, component shortages, and quality problems.  It is not typical for them to list ransomware and cyberattacks since those are normally...

When Your Non-Critical Suppliers Become Critical

In nearly all of our engagements with electronics companies, it is common to see component and subassembly suppliers categorized as critical vs. non-critical, strategic vs. non-strategic, or core vs. non-core.  This is based on the premise that...

Can Your Suppliers Survive a Downturn?

As 2019 begins, there are signs that the growth trajectory of the past few years may be flattening and that the new year may be more uncertain.  This means that it is prudent to shift from a singular focus on supply and begin to evaluate your...

Are Supply Risks Impacting Your Revenue?

Despite the volatility in the stock market, the underlying economy remains strong and tightening supply conditions continue to impact revenues with dynamics that are similar to 1999-2000.  Component lead-times remain long and we are seeing spot...

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