Discover how modern hardware teams are abandoning Excel spreadsheets for cloud-native PLM solutions that streamline product development from design to manufacturing. Michael Corr, Founder and CEO of Duro Labs, shares insights from his 20-year engineering career and explains how AI-powered product lifecycle management is transforming the hardware industry.Learn why traditional PLM systems have been considered a "four-letter word" among engineers and how new-generation solutions are changing that perception. This episode covers supply chain integration, the cultural shift happening in hardware development, and practical strategies for implementing PLM workflows that actually work for fast-moving teams.

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Keith Hartley, CEO and Board Member of LevaData, as he reveals how AI is revolutionizing direct material sourcing and supply chain management. Discover how LevaData's innovative platform helps companies break free from the "decision abyss" - the gap between fragmented data systems and smart procurement decisions.Keith shares fascinating insights on autonomous supply chains, the shift from spreadsheet-driven processes to AI-powered sourcing, and how companies can achieve 6-10% annual savings while de-risking their supply chains. Learn about the critical role of direct material sourcing in everything from smartphones to automobiles, and why the COVID pandemic became the greatest accelerator for supply chain innovation.Resources from this Episode:

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Jon Barrett, Managing Editor at Electronic Sourcing, as he shares his 40 years of experience in the electronics industry. Discover how artificial intelligence, robotics, and Industry 4.0 are revolutionizing manufacturing and supply chain management in ways we never imagined possible.In this episode of the CTRL+,Listen Podcast Jon reveals fascinating trends reshaping the electronics sector, from AI-powered circuit design tools that can create prototypes from simple descriptions to autonomous maintenance robots wandering factory floors. Learn about the circular economy's impact on manufacturing, the rise of product-as-a-service business models, and how digital twins are transforming industrial processes. Whether you're in electronics procurement, manufacturing, or just curious about the future of industry, this conversation offers valuable insights into where technology is heading.Resources from this episode: Jon on Electronics Sourcing's SiteJon's LinkedInBrowse Octopart for Parts & Tech News

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