When we think about procurement, we think of purchasing parts and managing spends. But procurement far surpasses that role. In reality, procurement…
Operations
-
-
EducationMarket OutlookNewsResourcesSupply Chain
Small Manufacturers Play Critical Role in Securing the Supply Chain, Data Shows
While it is true that the manufacturing sector does not attract the volume of total cyberattacks as other areas of the economy,…
-
While the United States can rest a little easier now that the White House calmed nerves by informing us that the Internal…
-
EducationOperationsSupply Chain
What is a Multi-Tier Supply Chain? (and Why is Visibility So Important?)
While the term supply chain refers to the link that connects facilities, companies, supply and demand, and providers, the term multi-tier supply…
-
Recently, Gartner released an in-depth report highlighting the impacts and recommendations of IoT on the supply chain. Supply chain leaders can extract…
-
Procurement is the process of finding, agreeing terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or…
-
EducationOperationsProcurementResources
Buying Electronic Components From an Authorized Distributor: Pros and Cons
As we discussed in our first article in this series, groups and departments within your organization will need to find parts. Instances…
-
You place an order through a distributor. How does it get to your facility? Mouser Electronics takes you a two-minute journey in…
-
EducationOperationsProcurement
Buying Electronic Components Directly From a Manufacturer: Pros and Cons
Typically, there are three main ways organizations can purchase electronic components: through a manufacturer, a distributor, or an agent/broker. Let’s explore the…
-
According to the Department of Labor, a logistics manager is responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of a product, including how it…