From Visibility to Predictability: Modernizing the Electronics Supply Chain
Newark’s Vice President of Sales & Services, Richard Diaz, unpacks how AI, automation and shifting geopolitics are reshaping electronic component distribution, from extending lead times and rising customer expectations to the agent-to-agent supply chains poised to define the future.
Richard Diaz | Vice President of Sales & Services | Newark
In this episode, Richard Diaz, Vice President of Sales & Services at Newark, breaks down the evolving state of the electronic component distribution market. Diaz explains how the industry is moving from mere visibility to real predictability through AI, advanced analytics and automation in forecasting, pricing and customer engagement. Diaz also explores the impact of geopolitics, tariffs and nearshoring, and points to the end markets driving growth, from AI data centers and edge applications to aerospace, defense and industrial. Hear what differentiates winning distributors today and how agent-to-agent supply chain automation could reshape the future.
Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Content Strategist at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at EndeavorB2B.
Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenancemagazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk Transporter, Refrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.
Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.
Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.
