by Jurgen Frasch | Sep 11, 2025 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
In the Southeast United States, hurricanes and floods that have been occurring with more frequency and intensity have exposed the weak links in the country’s medical supply chains. And as warmer oceans have supercharged these storms, the ongoing change in...
by Jurgen Frasch | Sep 9, 2025 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
Exxon Mobil says that it’s planning to buy a production facility, research center and other assets from Superior Graphite, in a bid from the oil and gas giant to boost its electric vehicle battery business.Speaking to The New York Times, Exxon VP of new market...
by Jurgen Frasch | Sep 8, 2025 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
High-tech manufacturing can return to the United States faster than you might think.Take the case of Unusual Machines, a maker and seller of components for drones for both military and commercial use. At a time when 85% of the world’s drones are manufactured in China,...
by Jurgen Frasch | Sep 5, 2025 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
Companies purchasing components that go into larger systems must carefully assess the scope of their rights, particularly when those components are protected by patents. A common but legally flawed assumption is that the lawful purchase of a component necessarily...
by Jurgen Frasch | Sep 4, 2025 | Sourcing/Procurement/SRM
ISN, a vendor of contractor and supplier information management services, has announced expanded cybersecurity offerings to help organizations proactively manage third-party cyber risk exposure. The company says that, as subcontractor-related cyberattacks grow more...
