Why More CFOs Are Using Inventory Ownership to Stabilize Forecasting

By Michael Stratton

In today’s volatile manufacturing landscape, CFOs are under pressure to provide stable financial forecasts despite unstable supply chains. Component lead times swing unpredictably. Prices spike without warning. And capital tied up in inventory can leave even well-run companies with bloated balance sheets. That’s why more finance leaders are turning to inventory ownership solutions as a…

How the 2026 EV Push Is Reshaping Component Lifecycles and Storage Demands

By Michael Stratton

With governments and automakers racing toward 2026 EV milestones, the pressure to secure long-term access to electronic components has never been greater. Automotive OEMs are accelerating their commitments to electrification, but the real challenge lies beneath the surface—sourcing and storing the specialized semiconductors that power next-gen vehicles. Power management ICs, silicon carbide MOSFETs, battery management…

How ISO and AS9120 Certifications Are Shaping Vendor Selection in Aerospace

By Michael Stratton

In the aerospace industry, every link in the supply chain must operate with precision—and that includes inventory storage. As procurement teams face growing pressure to meet regulatory, traceability, and quality standards, certifications like ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120 are no longer just “nice to have.” They’re non-negotiable. For suppliers and storage partners alike, these certifications are…

Why Compliance-Focused Storage Is Now a Procurement Requirement

By Michael Stratton

In highly regulated industries like aerospace, defense, and medical devices, compliance isn’t just a departmental concern—it’s a critical part of the procurement process. As global oversight tightens and accountability expands across the supply chain, manufacturers are facing a new reality: the conditions under which components are stored can be just as important as where they’re…

The Hidden Risks of Keeping Semiconductor Inventory In-House

By Michael Stratton

When an OEM completes a last-time buy for an end-of-life (EOL) semiconductor component, the assumption is simple: store it, ship it as needed, and avoid disruption. But what seems like a straightforward inventory move can quietly introduce long-term operational and financial risks—especially when storage happens in-house. As product lifecycles stretch into decades, the decision to…