Riding the Next Upcycle: Mouser Electronics on AI, Data Centers and Demand

Riding the Next Upcycle: Mouser Electronics on AI, Data Centers and Demand

Mouser Electronics president Jeff Newell joins Supply Chain Connect to unpack the next upcycle in electronic component distribution, from AI-fueled data center demand and “golden screw” memory constraints to shifting lead times and added supplier capacity. He explains how Mouser is investing in AI, warehouse automation and a self-service digital experience while navigating tariffs, geopolitics and rising customer expectations. Listeners will gain a forward-looking view of where the market is headed and what will differentiate winning distributors in an increasingly digital, cyclical landscape. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com [https://www.supplychainconnect.com/]!

The Next Wave of Logistics: Agentic AI in Ocean Freight Booking

In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Tyler Fussner sits down with Stephen Dyke, Principal Solutions Consultant Manager at FourKites, to discuss the growing push toward digitization in ocean freight booking and the challenges that continue to slow industry transformation. The conversation explores how fragmentation across global logistics networks creates inefficiencies, why visibility alone is no longer enough, and how agentic AI and intelligent control tower technologies are helping supply chain organizations move from reactive operations to predictive execution. Dyke also breaks down where automation delivers the greatest value today, why human oversight remains critical, and how supply chain leaders can build a practical business case for AI adoption within complex logistics environments. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com [https://www.supplychainconnect.com/]!

5 Steps to Establish Supply Chain Resilience

Organizations are rethinking how their supply chains anticipate, absorb and recover from disruption. This episode covers five steps businesses can take to establish supply chain resilience. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com [https://www.supplychainconnect.com/]!

How AI is Reshaping the Modern Factory Floor

As AI moves into nearly every corner of business and daily life, manufacturers are bringing it onto the factory floor as well to better monitor equipment, detect defects, adjust production schedules and respond to disruptions. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com [https://www.supplychainconnect.com/]!

Top 5 Reasons to Automate Your Supply Chain

Automation gives organizations a practical way to manage routine work, improve visibility and replace fragmented processes with systems that help keep operations running efficiently. Visit us online at SupplyChainConnect.com [https://www.supplychainconnect.com/]!