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Navigating the Semiconductor Space for IoT
A Conversation with Jennifer Strawn from Rand Technology
IoT For All
November 07, 2023
Hello readers!
On this week’s IoT For All Podcast, Ryan speaks with Jennifer Strawn, Executive Vice President of Sales and Sourcing for Rand Technology, about navigating the semiconductor space for IoT and dealing with supply chain shortages, as an unpredictable supply chain can be devastating for IoT companies.
Why You Won’t Want to Miss This
Understand the far-reaching influence of the semiconductor industry on IoT, as supply chain challenges within this sector ripple through automotive, consumer electronics, and infrastructure development.
Anticipate potential impacts on IoT adoption and growth due to the critical role of the semiconductor industry, where supply chain shortages can throttle the infrastructure necessary for advancing technology.
Get a forecast on the challenges in the semiconductor supply chain, particularly around the components needed for IoT solutions.
Learn about efforts to address the semiconductor shortage and expand semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S., and understand the long-term challenges in building capacity, including talent and quality assurance.
Gain advice for navigating semiconductor shortages by diversifying sourcing and leveraging partnerships for supply chain resilience.
Our Favorite Moment
“The semiconductor industry impacts everything requiring anything electronic, anything that has a motherboard or a hardware component to its technology. And when there are constraints or challenges within the supply chain, it has an impact on every sector.”
Managing Supply Chain Shortages
Meet Jennifer Strawn
Jennifer Strawn brings 25 years of supply chain solutions experience. Throughout her career, Jennifer has served in executive-level supply chain positions with several large global companies, most recently with a high-profile North America-based electronics manufacturer and distributor. She is skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to scale and grow global organizations and in building highly-effective sales teams in Europe and North America.
Rand Technology has been a leading electronics component sourcing and supply chain solutions company for more than 30 years with 11 worldwide offices, 5,000+ clients in 72 countries across 5 continents. The company provides Fortune 500 customers with a comprehensive suite of services including guidance and strategy during NPI, production, distribution, and sustainability solutions.