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Todd Burke, President of Global Business Development, Smith

The Evolving Role of the Independent Distributor

Nov. 18, 2024

Todd Burke, President of Global Business Development at Smith, joins Supply Chain Connect in this episode to discuss the evolving role of independent distributors in the semiconductor...

Todd Snow, Vice President of Global Purchasing, Smith

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Existing Solutions for Excess Inventory

Tyler Fussner

Nov. 14, 2024

Todd Snow, Vice President of Global Purchasing at Smith, joins this episode to discuss the challenges—and solutions—when dealing with excess inventory.

Raj Sajnani, Global Head of Energy Procurement, Amazon

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AI in Procurement: Autonomous Sourcing and Supply Chain Visibility

Tyler Fussner

Nov. 4, 2024

Raj Sajnani, Global Head of Energy Procurement at Amazon, joins this episode to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in the procurement process. From supply chain...

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Dockworker Strike and the Supply Chain Impacts

Tyler Fussner

Oct. 14, 2024

The International Longshoremen’s Association strike has been suspended until January 15. What does this mean for your supply chain?

Ty Diedrick, Director of Strategic Initiatives, FDH Electronics

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The Military and Aerospace Electronics Market in 2024

Tyler Fussner

Oct. 7, 2024

Ty Diedrick, Director of Strategic Initiatives at FDH Electronics, provides an overview of the current landscape across the military and aerospace electronics market, including...

Tom Muldowney | Vice President of Business Development | Galco Industrial Electronics

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The Industrial Electronics Market in 2024

Tyler Fussner

Sept. 16, 2024

Tom Muldowney, Vice President of Business Development at Galco Industrial Electronics, shares his perspective on the state of the industry, from industrial automation to supply...

James Fu, Business Development Manager - North America | Win Source

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Digital Transformation in the Electronics Supply Chain

Tyler Fussner

Sept. 9, 2024

Through the integration of advanced technologies and automation, data-driven decision making is taking precedence for distributors in order to optimize inventory management and...

Gil Orozco | Vice President of Product Management | Jameco Electronics

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Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management

Tyler Fussner

Sept. 3, 2024

Gil Orozco, Vice President of Product Management at Jameco Electronics, discusses how data analytics can bring forth the necessary efficiencies and supply chain visibility for...

Supply Chain Connect Counterfeit Chronicles

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Counterfeit Chronicles: Episode 8 – What Makes a Part Counterfeit-able?

Tyler Fussner

Aug. 26, 2024

Understanding what makes a part most likely to become counterfeited starts with understanding the circumstances surrounding the counterfeit market—from e-waste to supply and demand...

Geoff Tumang | Director of Materials | Bisco Industries, Inc.

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Advanced Technologies and the Future of Procurement

Tyler Fussner

Aug. 19, 2024

Geoff Tumang, Director of Materials at Bisco Industries, Inc., joins this episode to discuss how artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced technologies are being ...

Supply Chain Connect | Jim Banovich (left) and Eric Fieck (right) Marsh Electronics

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Customer-Focused Distribution Practices and Supply Chain Management

Tyler Fussner

Aug. 12, 2024

Jim Banovich, CEO of Marsh Electronics, and Eric Fieck, Territory Sales Manager, join this episode to discuss the importance of understanding a customer’s needs in today’s supply...

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The Role of IP&E in a Digital Future

Tyler Fussner

Aug. 5, 2024

Alex Iuorio, SVP of Global Supplier Development at Avnet, joins this episode to discuss all-things interconnect, passive and electromechanical. From the history of the market ...

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Counterfeit Chronicles: Episode 7 – Q2 2024 Counterfeit Activity Report

Tyler Fussner

July 22, 2024

The numbers are in for counterfeit part reporting over the first half of 2024, and Richard Smith, Vice President of Business Development at ERAI, joins us to discuss the changes...

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Executive Perspectives: Art Figueroa

Tyler Fussner

July 15, 2024

Art Figueroa, Chief Operating Officer of Smith, explains how recent supply chain disruptions have impacted the semiconductor and electronics markets, as well as delivers insight...

Colin Strother, EVP, Rochester Electronics

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Executive Perspectives: Colin Strother

Tyler Fussner

July 8, 2024

It is no secret that the electronics and semiconductor markets ebb and flow, with peaks and troughs sometimes spanning years. Colin Strother, EVP of Rochester Electronics, shares...

Dr. Bill Bradford | President | Flip Electronics

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Executive Perspectives: Dr. Bill Bradford

Tyler Fussner

July 1, 2024

Dr. Bill Bradford, President of Flip Electronics, discusses the state of the semiconductor and electronic component industry. From obsolescence solutions to component demand and...

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Counterfeit Chronicles: Episode 6 – Developing and Implementing a Documented Counterfeit Mitigation Program

Tyler Fussner

June 24, 2024

What does it take to set up a counterfeit mitigation program in your organization? This episode covers the ins-and-outs of getting a documented counterfeit mitigation program ...

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Executive Perspectives: Don Akery

Tyler Fussner

June 17, 2024

What is being done on the sustainability front in the electronics distribution industry? In this episode, Don Akery, CEO of Waldom Electronics, shares the sustainability initiatives...