Faced with shortages? Counterfeit parts prevention requires vigilance, smart choices and controls
Counterfeit parts are a huge challenge for the industry, especially during shortages. This excellent post from Gordon Brown, VP of Supply Chain EMEA at Plexus explains the issue.
Jabil Helps Cardo Systems Set New Standard in Helmet Communication Systems
Manufacturing Collaboration with Leader in Wireless Group Communications and Entertainment Systems for Motorcyclists and Skiers Advances Innovation and Global Growth Trajectory ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.– Jabil (NYSE: JBL) announced an innovative manufacturing collaboration with Cardo Systems, a pioneer in wireless group communications and entertainment systems for motorcycle riders. Cardo’s path to market leadership has been fueled by Jabil’s […]
Stressed-Out Supply Chain Managers Are Throwing in the Towel, Reports Bloomberg
Supply-chain managers quit their jobs last year at the highest rate since at least 2016 due to a mix of burnout and a desire for fatter paychecks. The high rate of turnover aligns with the escalation of supply-chain woes in 2021. The pandemic led to shuttered manufacturing plants, backed up ports and rapidly increasing transportation costs. Those […]
Indium Corporation Expert to Present at Delsys Tech Day
Indium Corporation’s Andreas Karch, technologist – advanced application and technical manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, will present as part of Delsys Tech Day on Wednesday, June 22 in Lucerne, Switzerland. Throughout the day, seven experts from across the electronics assembly industry will deliver a mix of lectures about high performance technologies and current trends […]
Economic Growth to Continue Through 2022, Reports ISM
(Tempe, AZ) — The U.S. economy will continue to expand for the rest of 2022, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the Spring 2022 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations for the remainder for 2022 are similar to those expressed in December 2021, despite continued inflation and geopolitical unrest. These projections are part of the forecast issued […]