Electronics Sourcing 
Sourceability’s SVP, digital and partnerships, Rob Picken, shares how AI expansion, obsolescence and shifting trade policies will influence sourcing in 2026 Heading into 2026, the electronics industry faces a shifting market cycle increasingly defined by complexity. After several years of fluctuations, the greatest uncertainty now lies in where the next disruption will emerge. Inflationary pressures … Read more
Despite volatility, maintaining momentum across the supply chain demands courage, adaptability and proactive collaboration between manufacturers, distributors and customers. As we move forward into 2026 there is an abundance of uncertainty along with traditional New Year optimism. Demand appears to be strong globally, but forward motion is hindered by the uncertainty of memory shortages, broader … Read more
NewPower Worldwide’s CEO, Carleton Dufoe, explains how global reach, innovation and service empower customers in the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape. The semiconductor market is surging to unprecedented levels, with global demand intensifying across nearly every product category. As we look ahead to 2026, it’s clear that the industry is entering a fiercely competitive phase characterized … Read more
A2 Global Electronics + Solutions CEO, Frank Cavallaro, believes winning supply chains will absorb shocks, reallocate swiftly and turn volatility into competitive advantage. As 2026 approaches, the global semiconductor supply chain faces a rare blend of momentum and fragility. The challenge isn’t acknowledging uncertainty, it’s pinpointing where it will emerge. Will volatility stem from continued … Read more
OKW Enclosures’ president, Sean Bailey, expects the rapid growth of AI to further drive demand for its Metcase 19 in rack cases and desktop enclosures in 2026. LLMs’ centralized training clusters and high-throughput inference services thrive within the established 19 in rack ecosystem. AI adoption rapidly consumes rack space and boosts demand for rackmount chassis … Read more
When volatility impacts supply chain decision, adaptability becomes a valuable commodity, reshaping how engineers, buyers and manufacturers plan for tomorrow. What is the baseline for your business? When was the last time demand felt stable? How do you plan for what comes next? Welcome to the new norm, where instability is no longer the exception … Read more
Connected Development’s VP of Engineering, Dave Hoover, explains how a design-first, test-early strategy helps OEMs overcome uncertainty, ensuring products reach markets faster and perform reliably. In 2026 and beyond the industry is bracing for disruption. Whether driven by geopolitical conflict, inflation, staffing challenges or allocation, uncertainty is inevitable. One risk remains constant: logistics and lead … Read more
Waldom Electronics’ CEO, Don Akery, predicts 2026 will reward businesses that balance pricing pressures, manage geopolitical risks and harness emerging technologies. As the electronics industry approaches 2026, uncertainty once again defines the outlook. The key challenge lies not in recognizing that instability exists, but in identifying where it will originate, whether from pricing and inflation, … Read more
