About this session

In this discussion, we will explore how European manufacturing companies can strengthen the resilience and grow the capacity of their supply chains for semiconductors, PCBs and other critical electronic components. Rather than focusing on mitigating short-term disruptions, the conversation will examine strategic approaches for building long-term supply security—including supplier diversification, inventory strategies, qualification of new sourcing regions, closer collaboration across the value chain, and the role of European industrial and political initiatives in reducing strategic dependencies.

Key Discussion Topics
- How should European manufacturers adapt their sourcing strategies in response to increasing competition from AI and hyperscale data center industries?
- Which approaches have proven most effective in reducing dependency on single suppliers?
- How should companies balance inventory costs against supply resilience?
- What role should supplier qualification and regional diversification play in future sourcing strategies?
- How can Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain functions collaborate more effectively to strengthen resilience?
- What active role can European manufacturers play in industrial policy and sovereignty initiatives to improve long-term supply security?
- Which strategic actions should manufacturing companies prioritize over the next three to five years to remain competitive in constrained component markets?

Be prepared to share your experiences in this small gathering.

About the discussion:
• For Quality, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement leaders
• From manufacturing companies that rely on electronic components

We have only limited spots, so be quick to sign up! If you cannot make it, make sure to cancel your participation to give space for others.