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Laura V. Garcia

Laura V. Garcia is a freelance supply chain and procurement writer and a one-time Editor-in-Chief of Procurement magazine.A former Procurement Manager with over 20 years of industry experience, Laura understands well the realities, nuances and complexities behind meeting the five R’s of procurement and likes to focus on the "how," writing about risk and resilience and leveraging developing technologies and digital solutions to deliver value.When she’s not writing, Laura enjoys facilitating solutions-based, forward-thinking discussions that help highlight some of the good going on in procurement because the world needs stronger, more responsible supply chains.

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Managing Electronic Component Obsolescence: Practical Insights for Engineering Managers The acceleration of technological innovation, the complexity of global supply chains, and emerging environmental and safety regulations have dramatically increased the likelihood of critical components becoming obsolete during a product's lifecycle. Raw material shortages and supplier bankruptcies further contribute to increased component obsolescence. For engineering managers, proactively managing these risks is essential to avoid costly Leer Artículo

The Role of BOM Management in Engineering Success The design and manufacturing of PCBs is an intricate process, with the Bill of Materials (BOM) being a critical yet often undermined aspect, given less attention than it deserves. While PCB design and manufacturing involve complex technicalities and intricate supply chains, the BOM is pivotal to uniting forces and ensuring smooth and efficient production flow. Below, we examine BOM's critical role in PCB design and manufacturing and explore the Leer Artículo