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Friday 5th of June 2026
A procurement manager's practical checklist for navigating the current Nexperia chip shortage. Includes actionable steps for lead time management, cross-referencing, and total cost analysis.
Blog
Friday 5th of June 2026
An honest look at how a $12,500 mistake in chip selection changed my approach to sourcing, comparing, and trusting component data. Lessons learned from the Nexperia vs. Klein multimeter comparison fiasco.
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Thursday 4th of June 2026
A procurement professional shares hard-learned lessons about sourcing from Nexperia, revealing the real mistake that costs buyers time and money—and it's not what you think.
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Thursday 4th of June 2026
I've been managing semiconductor procurement for 6 years. Here's what you need to know about Nexperia — cost, supply, quality, and the 'Chinese-owned' label — answered in no-nonsense Q&A.
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Wednesday 3rd of June 2026
A purchasing administrator shares a real-world story about how a critical shortage changed their approach to sourcing semiconductor chips from Nexperia, highlighting the value of delivery certainty over the lowest price.
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Wednesday 3rd of June 2026
A procurement administrator’s real-world lesson on the value of delivery certainty during the 2025 chip shortage, with a focus on Nexperia’s role in automotive tools.
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Monday 1st of June 2026
The Nexperia chip shortage has disrupted Honda's production and raised questions about devices like the Clear Phone and Nokia N93. Here's what you need to know, from a procurement insider who has handled emergency chip orders during the crisis.
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Monday 1st of June 2026
Not all chip shortages are the same. A veteran emergency specialist breaks down when Nexperia's broad portfolio is a lifesaver, and when you might need a different specialist.
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Sunday 31st of May 2026
Why does your trusty multimeter, a device barely touched by the USB-PD revolution, still rely on standard logic chips from a company caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war? An insider’s look at the hidden supply chain of essential electronics.
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Sunday 31st of May 2026
An emergency specialist shares a real story about component sourcing gone wrong, explaining why a 'cheaper' Nexperia cross reference cost more in the long run. A lesson in total cost thinking for procurement professionals.