In supply chain, you need to forecast and position materials, streamline inventory management and warehousing as well as get the right supply chain model for your customers and your channel--globally. Our supply chain expertise helps make that easier.
Supply chain automation and the return of human intelligence
September 8, 2022
When it comes to supply chain optimisation, people tend to focus on automation. For years we’ve focused on efficacy, MRPs, and cost efficiency. And all enterprises will have an ERP automating tasks and spitting out orders – that’s a given.
Report: The 20 industries most concerned about supply chain issues in 2022
May 18, 2022
Product delays and empty shelves threaten to continue as consumer tech and groceries top the list of industries most concerned about supply chain in 2022.
The people you need at the heart of your supply chain
May 9, 2022
While we tend to think of supply chains as a system, when things go wrong, it’s the people that have to step in and keep things moving.
Supply chain risk management: how to ensure business continuity
May 9, 2022
Despite assurances and risk management plans, when supply chains were disrupted, for many, chaos ensued. How can we avoid this happening again?
Taking stock of the supply chain crisis: Lockdowns and shortages cost automotive manufacturers over $500 billion
April 1, 2022
Avnet Silica analysed public financial records to reveal the impact of the pandemic on semiconductor stock levels, automotive factory closures and revenue.
Lean vs Agile Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World
March 24, 2022
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted serious weaknesses in the global supply chain. In increasingly complex markets, business leaders are faced with the daunting task of overhauling supply chains.
The 3 Pillars of Supply Chain Resilience
March 24, 2022
If we’ve learnt anything about supply chains in recent years it’s that the unexpected can happen and will happen. And without knowing exactly what’s coming your way, all you can do is be ready.
The future of supply chains: how transparency can save you billions in the face of disruption
March 23, 2022
Supply and demand for electronic goods and components have fluctuated dramatically in the past couple of years. As a result, weaknesses in the global supply chain have become plain to see.
Deconstructing the chip shortage
March 22, 2022
Avnet surveyed 530 engineers from across the globe to find out what the chip shortage means to them and their outlook on what's ahead. Our report documents how the chip shortage is impacting how engineers buy and design with electronic components.
