How Manufacturers are Meeting the Expectations of Electronics Engineers
Murata’s Vice President of Digital Experience, Tom Kuhl, explores how AI, data centers and shifting geopolitics are reshaping electronic component manufacturing as evolutions in demand sensing, supply chain planning and the expectations of engineers necessitate fast, digital self-service support.
Tom Kuhl, Vice President of Digital Experience at Murata, joins Supply Chain Connect to break down the state of electronic component manufacturing amid AI-driven demand, data center growth and ongoing geopolitical disruption. Kuhl explains how Murata uses analytics and digital tools for smarter demand sensing, inventory planning and customer engagement. The conversation also explores evolving expectations from engineers for self-service access to technical data and lifecycle insight across the supply chain.
Managing Editor - Community Manager | Supply Chain Connect
Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.
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.
