As artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure drives unprecedented demand for electronic components, supply chain leaders face growing challenges involving component shortages, extended lead times, and market volatility. How can OEMs and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers strengthen supply chain resilience while maintaining sourcing flexibility and component quality?

In this QuickChat, Supply Chain Connect Managing Editor Tyler Fussner speaks with Rose Delgado, Vice President of Global Sales at Rand Technology, about the evolving electronic components market and strategies for navigating supply chain disruptions. Delgado explores how demand for AI infrastructure components is affecting availability beyond GPUs and memory, creating challenges across entire bills of materials. She also explains why independent electronic component distribution should be incorporated into broader sourcing strategies rather than treated as a last resort during shortages.

The QuickChat highlights practical supply chain risk management strategies, including proactive market intelligence, diversified sourcing channels, strategic inventory planning, and electronic component sourcing and traceability. Certified quality systems, inspection, and testing can also help organizations manage the risks associated with alternative sourcing.

Watch the full video to discover how proactive planning and strategic partnerships can help organizations navigate uncertainty, protect production continuity, and build more resilient supply chains.