
Supply Chain Connect Geopolitics and Opportunity: A Deep Dive into Southeast Asian Supply Chains
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Jul 21, 2025 Piyush Aggarwala, VP for Sales and Digital at Supreme Components International, offers a keen insight into Asian electronic component distribution. He discusses the shift from China to India and Southeast Asia for manufacturing post-COVID and under evolving trade policies. The conversation highlights how AI and IoT are revolutionizing distribution, reshaping customer expectations. Piyush also emphasizes the importance of adapting strategies to navigate cultural differences and regulatory challenges for success in diverse markets like Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Asia's Supply Landscape Shift
- Asia's electronic components distribution features oversupply in legacy products but tightness in automotive and industrial segments.
- High mix, low volume manufacturing dominates India and Southeast Asia, driving demand for buffer stock strategies.
Shifting Manufacturing Hubs
- COVID-19 and trade tensions heightened the need for China Plus One and Two strategies.
- India and Southeast Asia are emerging as major hubs for production diversification away from China.
Use AI to Boost Distribution
- Distributors should leverage AI to automate sourcing, coding, and shipping.
- Use digital tools to boost productivity and meet evolving demands in distribution.
