Hon Hai’s Huge Size Redefines EMS Hierarchy iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 11/30/2010 (4) comments The EMS ranking system needs an adjustment due to the size of Hon Hai, which alone now represents about 50 percent of the market
Stop Gorging on China Bolaji Ojo 11/29/2010 (30) comments The global supply chain has become too dependent on China, and this does not bode well for the long-term health of businesses and nations
More on Anti-Counterfeiting: Defending Your Brand Barbara Jorgensen 11/29/2010 (3) comments Companies that aggressively defend their brand are less likely to be targeted by counterfeiters. Then why is patent and copyright protection so time-consuming and costly?
In Search of Counterfeiting's Silver Bullet Barbara Jorgensen 11/24/2010 (16) comments There is currently no security standard or system that addresses all the needs of every company or service in the electronics supply chain
Sunshine Lacking in US Solar Stocks R. Scott Raynovich 11/23/2010 (14) comments Solar energy firms are underperforming the broader market indices, at least in the US, although they are doing better in China and in Europe
The Focus Dynamic Barbara Jorgensen 11/22/2010 (5) comments Chipmakers are focusing on their core technologies or spinning off into smaller specialty units. The sales channel is adjusting to this model
Eventually, It All Boils Down to Cost Ken Bradley 11/22/2010 (7) comments The best companies tightly control costs in good and bad times, have strong margins to fund R&D, and always know their competitive position
The Latest on Cargo Security Measures Barbara Jorgensen 11/19/2010 (13) comments While the TSA is tightening up its passenger-screening measures, cargo carriers are reviewing their security processes as well
Pricing Watch: Commodities Up or Down? Barbara Jorgensen 11/18/2010 (5) comments The difference between contract pricing and commercial pricing is significant enough to affect overall pricing trends. Here are a few samples from the past week
Next for Your Consideration: Vietnam Barbara Jorgensen 11/15/2010 (8) comments Vietnam received some attention as a low-cost manufacturing region when offshoring first began. It was quickly overshadowed by the popularity of China
Five Sources of Risk in 2011 Jennifer Read 11/15/2010 (4) comments High-tech sector growth is at risk due to several factors, including rising Chinese labor costs and continued government budget cuts
Avoiding the Competition Barbara Jorgensen 11/12/2010 (9) comments Avnet's specialty semiconductor division, EBV Elektronik, has developed a way to sell its own chips without stepping on suppliers' toes
Thanks, and a Wave of My New Silicon Hand Semico Spin 11/11/2010 (8) comments Semiconductors are giving people a new lease on life, including this veteran who lost a hand in a military accident more than 40 years ago
M&A: A Reason to Get Off Your Cash Barbara Jorgensen 11/9/2010 (5) comments Companies are sitting on bundles of cash that could be used for acquisition. It also seems offshore cash is a hindrance for companies that want to buy businesses in the US
The Story of Too Much Stuff Laurie Sullivan 11/9/2010 (25) comments Getting electronics makers to produce less toxic, longer lasting, and easily recyclable products is a worthy goal that's still too far away
Apple Details Downside of Weaker Dollar Bolaji Ojo 11/8/2010 (4) comments Apple says a weak dollar may hurt earnings and force it to cut prices overseas even as pressure mounts on manufacturing and component costs
Will Fed Policy Stoke a Tech Trade War? R. Scott Raynovich 11/8/2010 (6) comments A global trade war could result if US economic policies weaken the dollar further, forcing similar protective actions by other countries
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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