Bob Vavra

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Supply Chain Technology

Distributors Get Back to Business

After (mostly) untangling the supply chain, industry leaders look to artificial intelligence and strategy to lead the way forward.

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Rankings & Research

Poised For Growth, With Less Chaos

Challenges remain and the pace of growth may ease, but the 2023 Distributors Outlook is decidedly bullish.

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Rankings & Research

Weathering The Storms

The Source Today Top 50 Electronics Distributors are overcoming political and economic challenges and continuing to grow

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Supply Chain Technology

Motion Acquires Kaman in $1.3 Billion Deal

This combination of two of the top 20 distributors is expected to strengthen Motion’s market position.

Most Recent Articles

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Manufacturing Supply Chain is Slowly Untangling

A small improvement in the November PMI ties in with optimism that supplies are finally improving.

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Manufacturing Overlooks Parts, Labor Issues to Continue Growth

The PMI Index rises to 59.9% as high demand continues to push the sector to its 15th straight month of expansion.

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Supply Chain Technology

Rethink Your Supply Chain to Bridge the Gaps

COVID-19 has changed the rules, so change procedures as well.

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Supply Chain Technology

Manufacturing Contracts in August as China Trade War Erodes Confidence

PMI index falls below 50% for the first time in three years.