As Consumer Demands Evolve, So Do Procurement Challenges

Learn about the adjustments procurement teams must make as engineers respond to consumer demands for efficiency, sustainability, connectivity, and AI.

Risk Mitigation Never Ends

Procurement teams face risks from shortages, tech shifts, and supplier dynamics—learn how to turn disruption into strategic advantage.

Getting Ahead of Component Obsolescence

Stay ahead of EOL risks with smart obsolescence planning—protect production, reduce redesigns, and mitigate disruptions in fast-moving electronics markets.

The Practical Path to AI in Procurement

AI is transforming procurement—cutting costs, boosting ROI, and freeing teams to focus on strategy instead of manual tasks. Discover essential automation tools for procurement efficiency.

Cut Cost, Reduce Risk, & Stay Ahead with Procurement Benchmarking

Benchmarking helps you reduce costs and improve supply chain reliability, all while helping you avoid costly mistakes. Learn about the steps to optimizing this process.

The Procurement Playbook for Environmental Compliance

Procurement professionals interact with safety and performance regulations, but those are often addressed at the design stage. Conversely, environmental regulations directly impact sourcing decisions.

Building resilience against global supply chain disruptions

Case Study - Cicor site in Bedford, UK: Achieving growth despite global uncertainty together with Mouser Electronics

Navigating Supply Chain Agility Metrics

Successful implementation of agility includes flexibility, responsiveness, and foresight, as well as establishing and maintaining long-term collaborative partnerships with trusted suppliers.

How Bellwether Commodities Provide Market Insights

Learn how bellwether commodities help procurement professionals predict market trends and optimize sourcing in the electronics industry.

How AI will transform the Procurement Specialists Job

Datasheets 101

Although datasheets tend to be dense and highly technical, here’s a crash course to help you navigate these documents effectively and determine if a component meets your needs.

The Path to Greater Procurement Efficiency

From improving communication and performing procurement audits to automating processes with digital technologies like AI, a more efficient approach to procurement is possible.

Managing Procurement Cognitive Overload

Stress and overload are a reality for electronic component procurement professionals. While completely removing the sources may be difficult, there are resources, practices, and tools to help.

How World Events Can Disrupt Your Procurement Process

Understanding how potential disturbances arise and how they impact procurement procedures is essential for navigating them effectively and ensuring a steady flow of components.

Feeling Secure About Your Sourcing

Cyber Security Tips for Buyers

Increased cybersecurity threats means procurement and IT teams must unite with a heightened awareness of internal and external vulnerabilities.

Navigating Gray Market Electronics

Gray market electronics pose complications related to quality, ethics, and legality. Understanding how these parts enter the market and having strategies to identify them is key to procurement.

Understanding the Seven Types of Electronic Component Packaging Options

Whether dealing with high-volume production or procuring components for prototyping, knowledge of packaging types can influence purchasing decisions that aim to balance protection and cost.

How AI Will Transform the Procurement Specialist's Job

Gain a clearer understanding of what the collaboration between AI and procurement might look like by examining seven ways AI stands to reshape the component procurement profession.