The Pancake Effect: The Impact of Bulk Orders on Electronics Supply Chains

Episode notes

Avnet Americas Regional President Dayna Badhorn joins Supply Chain Connect to explain why the electronic component distribution market is entering a “new paradigm,” balancing both uneven growth and fresh momentum. Badhorn breaks down how panic ordering, duplicate demand and NCNR policies fueled the latest excess inventory “pancake effect” and what responsible forecasting and true demand visibility should look like today. Badhorn also details how Avnet is building a digital supply chain with APIs, digital quoting tools and an emerging AI roadmap. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com!

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