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The Slow Burn Becomes a Flash Point

April 13, 2026 by Greg Jaknunas

Electronic Component Lead Times in 2025–2026 A 12-month analysis of supply chain pressures, escalating lead times, and actionable strategies for procurement and engineering teams. The electronic components industry spent much of 2024 recovering from the whiplash of the pandemic-era shortage cycle. Inventory corrections ran their course, distributor buffers were rebuilt, and many procurement teams believed […]

Turning Tribal Knowledge Into Supply Chain Intelligence

March 26, 2026 by Greg Jaknunas

Heatherly Bucher, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Arena by PTC Greg Jaknunas, Sr. Director of Product Development, Accuris Why tribal knowledge is a manufacturing risk Every manufacturer has a version of Joe. Joe is the component engineer who knows the products, the parts, the suppliers, and the workarounds. Over time, he builds a system of spreadsheets, alerts, […]

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