Just-in-time delivery was supposed to be the answer to bloated warehouses and capital tied up in sitting inventory. For decades, it delivered on that promise, allowing manufacturers and procurement teams to run leaner operations by synchronizing supply precisely with...
The semiconductor industry has always been cyclical. Demand rises while supply catches up. Then, prices normalize. Procurement teams learned to ride those waves for decades. That playbook is now broken. In a recent Procurement Pro webinar, “How to Future-Proof...
As distributors enter 2026, the electronics supply chain is navigating a landscape defined by normalization, lingering volatility, and evolving regional and trade dynamics. As part of the Distributors Outlook 2026 published by Supply Chain Connect, industry leaders...
Resilience has become one of the most frequently used and most misunderstood terms in supply chain strategy. As organizations plan for the year ahead, supply chain resilience in 2026 is less about reacting to disruption and more about embedding adaptability into every...
As 2026 approaches, the electronics supply chain sits at an unusual crossroads. After several years defined by extreme disruption, rapid correction, and uneven recovery, conditions are stabilizing, but stability should not be mistaken for predictability. The...
Recent developments at Nexperia highlight a major trend shaping today’s electronics ecosystem: suppliers are reassessing and redistributing where manufacturing, packaging, and distribution take place. In Nexperia’s case, the company’s European unit halted wafer...
At A2 Global, we take pride in recognizing the team members who drive our mission forward. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Natalie Burke, Business Operations Specialist based in our Netherlands office, whose initiative, reliability, and behind-the-scenes...
At A2 Global, we take pride in recognizing the team members who drive our mission forward. This month, we’re excited to feature Raquel Ang, Vice President of Sales, APAC, whose leadership, creativity, and strategic mindset are accelerating our growth across the...
The first half of 2025 revealed a sharp contrast in the semiconductor market. While demand for AI-related chips surged, traditional sectors—including automotive, industrial, and legacy electronics—faced ongoing inventory challenges and slower purchasing cycles. Major...
Global sourcing is undergoing a strategic redefinition, as shifting geopolitical dynamics, economic volatility, and technological advancements reshape long-established procurement models. Nowhere is this shift more apparent than in the ongoing onshoring surge across...