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How Are You Vetting Your Supply Chain?

04/28/2026 | Didrik Bech, CONFIDEE
For many years, supplier management was largely focused on standard commercial priorities: cost, quality, lead time, and delivery performance. If a supplier met specifications, shipped on time, and remained price competitive, the relationship was often considered healthy. However, the world has changed.

SMTA Ultra HDI Symposium, Day 1: AI at the Core or Out of the Game

04/13/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007
It was a beautiful 81°F morning in Arizona last Wednesday as I headed to the third annual SMTA Ultra HDI Symposium, focused on AI and ultra high density interconnect technology. Strategically held as part of Arizona’s Tech Week, this year’s conference took place in Avondale in Phoenix's West Valley. The event moved from the cozy offices of the Peoria Sports Complex (which paid homage to baseball’s spring training world) to the larger Avondale Conference Center, highlighting the importance of this area for electronics manufacturing investment.

SIA Statement on Chip Security Act

03/03/2026 | SIA
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer opposing the Chip Security Act.

Lisa Anderson Highlights Greenland’s Strategic Importance to Global Supply Chains

02/03/2026 | LMA Consulting Group, Inc.
Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, a leading expert in manufacturing strategy and supply chain transformation and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., is drawing attention to the growing importance of Greenland and its role in safeguarding global supply chains in an increasingly volatile environment.

Global Sourcing Spotlight: Supplier Audits—Ensuring Compliance in Global Sourcing

01/14/2026 | Bob Duke -- Column: Global Sourcing Spotlight
Global sourcing offers companies significant advantages in the form of lower costs, access to specialized skills, and extended market reach. But those benefits come with critical responsibilities. Ensuring that suppliers meet legal, ethical, and environmental standards is no longer optional. It is a core business necessity. This is where supplier audits play a pivotal role.