Are We Getting to a Perpetual Era of Allocation of Components with Long Lead Times?

Kevin Sink [TTI, Inc.]

Abstract: 

Electronics component supply chains are no longer governed by cyclical demand or perturbed by external events but by fundamental shifts in technology, demand, and global economics. Global wafer and packaging capacities are prioritized for higher-margin products, leaving general-purpose segments starved for capacity. The shift toward electrification, data center expansions, and edge AI has permanently raised the baseline requirements for critical components. Geopolitical shifts and localized manufacturing mean that supply chains are increasingly used as tools for economic dominance, resulting in structural, long-term unpredictability.
This panel will share information from industry experts from the frontline and propose ways to manage your organization's sourcing policies..

Biography: 

Kevin Sink is the VP, Total Quality at TTI, Inc., the global authorized distributor of electronic components based in Fort Worth, Texas. Kevin participates in the SAE G-19 committee developing standards for counterfeit mitigation, focusing on AS6081 for Independent Distribution, AIR6273 for terms and definitions, and is the Chair of the committee for AS6496 for Authorized Distribution. He has spoken at several industry and OEM symposia on the topic. Much of Kevin's research is centered around the industry's experience with standards and outside regulations and the translation of these into specific company practices. Kevin holds a BBA and MBA from Texas A&M University and has served in capacities within TTI from Sales to Product Management to Sales Operations before assuming responsibility for Quality. Prior to joining TTI, Kevin worked in Purchasing with General Dynamics. Kevin leverages over 35 years of experience in the military, aerospace, and electronics sectors to provide an authorized distributor’s perspective on best practices for mitigating counterfeit risks.

Dr. Diganta Das

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Kristin Nafstad

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