Prepare for a Middle East Squeeze Bolaji Ojo 2/25/2011 (27) comments Rising turmoil in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, and this can mess up forecasts for high-tech and the global economy in 2011
Illusions of Victory Bolaji Ojo 2/2/2011 (26) comments Readers picked Apple as winner in smartphones/tablets but Android as likely No.1 in operating systems for the products. Are they confused ?
The Problem With Nokia Bolaji Ojo 2/10/2011 (22) comments CEO Stephen Elop details in an internal memo why Nokia is losing market share and the challenges ahead for the mobile phone maker
MWC: Mobile’s Next Leap Logical Link 2/18/2011 (20) comments The World Mobile Congress has ended, and the conversation is shifting to how the supply chain can support a plethora of new wireless devices
Engineers Can Do Public Relations, Too Savvy Tech Marketing 2/9/2011 (18) comments Bringing engineers into high-tech marketing communications can be a valuable part of demonstrating a company’s core competencies
What if China Turned Off the Internet? Laurie Sullivan 2/7/2011 (17) comments Manufacturers who build for the global market will be hard hit if China were to cut access to the Web so some are suggesting options
Next-Gen E-Readers for Emerging Markets Logical Link 2/7/2011 (17) comments Can a low-cost e-reader be built to serve the developing world and what dynamics must be in place for OEMs to explore emerging markets?
Lighting: Primed for Transition Solid State Revolution 2/22/2011 (17) comments While SSL now represents about 5 percent of the overall general lighting market, its penetration will accelerate to 50 percent in the next five years
Internet of Things Matteo Bertozzi 2/17/2011 (16) comments A new world is upon us where people and businesses can use technology to control things remotely, but is the supply chain ready for this?
Consumer Electronics Theft Declines At the Source 2/8/2011 (16) comments Theft of electronics goods fell in 2010, but industry associations continue to urge supply chain managers to be vigilant
Nok-Win a No-Win Combination Bolaji Ojo 2/11/2011 (15) comments Rather than partner with Microsoft, Nokia should have joined the Google Android crowd and focused its resources on design and R&D
The Future of Mobile Apps in the Supply Chain Laurie Sullivan 2/24/2011 (15) comments Any company not designing a mobile app for ordering, price checking, and distribution of goods will miss a huge opportunity to capture market share
Dell Responds on Its Labor Practices Standards Barbara Jorgensen 2/25/2011 (14) comments Last year, Dell conducted a walk-through of several facilities managed by an overseas manufacturing partner; identified strategies for improvement; and continued to work toward optimum worker conditions
Are Suppliers Facing Tough Choices? Barbara Jorgensen 2/22/2011 (13) comments Reports say notebook components may be in short supply as vendors struggle to meet similar orders from the smartphone and tablet PC sectors
Back to Basics – Are You Kidding? At the Source 2/16/2011 (12) comments It's time the electronics industry moved from back-to-basics to develop a supply chain strategy for the 21st century
Dell, HP & NEC Partner Flagged for Labor Practices Barbara Jorgensen 2/8/2011 (12) comments A US-based watchdog agency has released findings on labor abuses at MSI Computer (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., a supplier of global brand electronics for such firms as Dell, HP, and NEC
DoD Tightens Supply Chain Security Tam Harbert 2/28/2011 (12) comments The US Department of Defense is more strictly monitoring its supply chain, hurting suppliers that can't prove their systems are safe
Gearheads, Give Up Semico Spin 2/22/2011 (11) comments New advances in semiconductors, electric, and hybrid technology indicate our fascination with gasoline-powered engines must stop
NEC 'Opens the Kimono' to Third-Party Auditors Barbara Jorgensen 2/25/2011 (11) comments NEC used the International Institute for Human, Organization, and the Earth, a non-profit organization, to monitor the labor practices within its supply chain
Keep the Suez Canal Open Marc Herman 2/1/2011 (11) comments The turmoil in Egypt has not impacted the Suez Canal but businesses must stay alert to avoid any negative effects on their operations
Nintendo 3DS Please Semico Spin 2/3/2011 (11) comments Nintendo is coming out with a 3D version of the handheld game player, and it promises to win over consumers
The Art of Pricing Ken Bradley 2/3/2011 (10) comments Pricing is an art, and many companies, large and small, have learned the craft – but, unfortunately, many haven’t
China Costs Prompt Price Hikes Barbara Jorgensen 2/15/2011 (10) comments There is mounting evidence, both formal and anecdotal, that China's advantage as a low-cost labor center is slipping
Inventory & Pricing: What Gives? Barbara Jorgensen 2/17/2011 (9) comments Trade publications are reporting component price increases, while market researchers raise the alarm on high inventory levels. EBN explains
Dell's Standards for Labor Practices Barbara Jorgensen 2/24/2011 (8) comments Dell asks suppliers to provide documented evidence of their commitment to implement Dell's supplier principles through a self-assessment tool
Fending Off the Budget-Planning Monster Logical Link 2/3/2011 (8) comments How can you forge a long-term relationship with suppliers when costs containment concerns continue to crimp strategic initiatives?
Highlights From Arrow's Earnings Call Barbara Jorgensen 2/4/2011 (8) comments Arrow's discussions with suppliers and customers indicate leadtimes shouldn't change dramatically; nor is there an inventory imbalance in the supply chain
EBN Dialogue enables and encourages you to participate in live chats with notable leaders and luminaries. Not only editors and journalists, but the entire EBN community is able to comment and ask questions. Listed below are upcoming and archived chats.
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Thailand Stages a Comeback Join EBN contributor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday August 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. EST for a live chat on how electronic manufacturers in Thailand have shored up their supply chain to reduce the impact of future natural disasters.
Euro-Crisis: What It Means for High-Tech Firms Join EBN Editor in Chief Bolaji Ojo and Contributing Editor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m. EDT for a Live Chat on high-tech and Europe's economic difficulties.
Microsoft Surface: Potential Winners & Losers What are the implications for the electronics industry supply chain of Microsoft Corp.'s decision to launch its own tablet PC? Join industry veteran and EE Times' systems and OEM expert Rick Merritt on Tuesday, July 3, at 12:00 pm EDT for a Live Chat on this subject.
Join EBN contributor Jennifer Baljko on Thursday August 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. EST for a live chat on how electronic manufacturers in Thailand have shored up their supply chain to reduce the impact of future natural disasters.
Peter Drucker famously said "Trying to predict the future is like trying to drive down a country road at night with no lights while looking out the back window." Yet in the razor's-edge world of electronics—with a lean supply chain and just-in-time demands—the need to know the future is vital.
While no one really can accurately predict the future, we can take guidance from another Drucker saying which is the best way to predict the future is to create it.
You've heard the saying "the No. 1 supply chain risk is your people." That hasn't always been the case. But today's complex global supply chain requires a new type of multitalented employee. It's one who understands, finance, marketing, economics, is savvy with technology, graceful with relationships and can think analytically.
Where are these people? Are universities properly preparing the next generation supply chain professionals? How do train your existing workforce for these new, demanding positions?
Brian Fuller, editor-in-chief of EBN, will lead a 60-minute Avnet Velocity panel discussion that will ask and answer these and other questions swirling around today's supply-chain talent challenges.
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