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What the Nexperia Saga Teaches About Component Strategy What the Nexperia Saga Teaches About Component Strategy 8 min Blog PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers Systems Engineers/Architects Systems Engineers/Architects

Learn what the Nexperia saga reveals about component strategy. Discover how to build resilient BOMs and avoid costly disruptions from supply chain risk.

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From Panic Buying to Partnerships Locking in Supply for the Long Haul From Panic Buying to Partnerships: Locking in Supply for the Long Haul 4 min Blog Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers

Shift from panic buying to strategic sourcing. Discover how multi‑year supplier partnerships and data insights improve resilience and reduce supply risk.

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Strategic Procurement with BOM Portal Cost Optimization for Production BOMs Strategic Procurement with BOM Portal: Cost Optimization for Production BOMs 6 min Sponsored Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers

Optimize production BOM costs with BOM Portal and move beyond simple availability checks. Learn how procurement teams drive savings, reduce risk, and scale sourcing.

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Why You Need a PCB Supply Chain Review Why You Need a PCB Supply Chain Review 8 min Blog PCB Design Engineers Procurement Managers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers

Learn why a PCB supply chain review must start during design. Reduce sourcing risk, improve BOM health, and avoid costly redesigns before release.

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Speed, Scale, and Short Cycles How Octopart Supports Fast‑Moving Consumer Electronics Buyers Speed, Scale, and Short Cycles How Octopart Supports Fast‑Moving Consumer Electronics Buyers 8 min Blog Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers

Learn how FMCG procurement teams manage demand spikes with global component availability, price comparisons, and sourcing intelligence.

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The U.S.-Iran War and the Electronics Supply Chain 5 Risks Sourcing Teams Should Watch The U.S.-Iran War and the Electronics Supply Chain: 5 Risks Sourcing Teams Should Watch 8 min Blog Procurement Managers Procurement Managers Procurement Managers

Learn which five supply chain risks sourcing teams should watch as U.S.-Iran tensions drive energy shocks, logistics disruption, and materials volatility.

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BOM Cost Optimization During Schematic Capture BOM Cost Optimization During Schematic Capture 6 min Blog PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers PCB Design Engineers PCB Design Engineers Electrical Engineers Electrical Engineers

The right time to start thinking about product cost is when you're selecting components, and that means doing BOM cost optimization during schematic capture.

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