# Bringing Design Order to a Chaotic World: Insights From Top Execs at Digi-Key and Molex

- Show: [Moore's Lobby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby)
- Published: 2022-09-27
- Length: 46m
- Episode: 2
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and
- Listen: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/podcast/bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and-molex

## Summary

Dave Doherty, President and COO of Digi-Key, and Joe Nelligan, CEO of Molex, discuss the state of the electronics supply chain, noting that while passives have normalized, microcontrollers and analog chips remain constrained into 2023. They highlight the importance of digital transformation, with Digi-Key re-architecting its platform for real-time API data and Molex investing in end-to-end digital threads to help engineers mitigate supply risk during design. The executives also offer career advice to engineers, emphasizing the need for supply chain awareness, lifelong learning, and leveraging mentorship networks to navigate industry disruptions.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and#t=4) Introduction and Company Backgrounds
- [5:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and#t=328) Supply Chain Status and Semiconductor Constraints
- [9:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and#t=570) Supply Chain Resilience and Digital Tools
- [11:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and#t=678) Engineering Survey Results and Design Complexity
- [21:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and#t=1306) Digital Transformation in Distribution and Manufacturing
- [35:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and#t=2155) Career Advice and Mentorship for Engineers
- [42:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-09-27-bringing-design-order-to-a-chaotic-world-insights-from-top-execs-at-digi-key-and#t=2554) Lightning Round: Company Origins and Lobby Displays

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Digi-Key (company)
- Molex (company)
- Digital Equipment Corporation (company)
- HP 200B (product)
- Amazon (company)
- Google (company)

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