Top 10 Access Control Trends Tam Hulusi 11/30/2011 (7) comments Here are the top 10 issues driving the adoption and use of access control products in the high-tech and information technology markets.
Germany's Nuclear Power Predicament Logical Link 11/30/2011 (18) comments The Japan nuclear disaster is forcing countries like Germany to seek alternative energy sources, but the search is complicated and expensive.
Does Your Company Motivate You? Al Maag 11/30/2011 (8) comments Companies that reward and acknowledge individuals and work groups for their achievements help their employees stay motivated.
Price Showdown Bolaji Ojo 11/29/2011 (30) comments OEMs are using pricing as a weapon to gain market share. Who will be standing when the carnage in the electronics market ends?
Tablets & a World in Transition Marc Herman 11/29/2011 (23) comments Here's a personal experience of how professionals are using tablets and e-readers and why OEMs and IT firms should pay close attention.
Thailand Flood Impact Lingers Supply Chain Intelligence 11/28/2011 (14) comments Thailand's recent flooding impacted lives and businesses, but even after the water receded, the effects continue to haunt the supply chain.
Is It Time to Ditch Your Cable? Semico Spin 11/28/2011 (36) comments The cable TV industry is not responding fast enough to changes, though cost-effective, consumer-friendly alternatives are springing up.
QR Codes & Electronics Supply Chain Laurie Sullivan 11/28/2011 (24) comments Consumer and pharmaceutical enterprises are adopting QR codes, but is there a role for them in the electronics supply chain?
The Gulf Widens Bolaji Ojo 11/28/2011 (15) comments The sales gap between firms in the electronics industry is expanding as a handful sees strong growth while others scramble for relevance.
Top 15 Component Qualification Questions Best-Practices 11/21/2011 (55) comments There are several issues to consider before a design engineer adds a component to the item master list. Here are 15 must-ask questions.
Where's the Maytag Repairman? Mastery in Action 11/18/2011 (39) comments The growing absence of solid after-sales support program is hurting the image of many companies and influencing customer purchase actions.
The Future of the Supply Chain, Part 2 Barbara Jorgensen 11/17/2011 (14) comments To remain competitive in the global market, companies are going to have to pay close attention to how their business affects both society and the environment.
The Next Five Years Bolaji Ojo 11/17/2011 (27) comments Which new technologies, social media outlets, operating system platforms, ideas, and companies will dominate in electronics by 2016?
TI-National Channel Lineup Set Barbara Jorgensen 11/16/2011 (9) comments A merger of this magnitude inevitably shakes up the distribution network. TI has decided on a mix of distributors.
Infineon: Cooling Off for 2012 Logical Link 11/16/2011 (21) comments Infineon is not expecting – or planning for – a crash of the magnitude seen in 2009. It anticipates a "slight recessionary cycle."
Is This Really a New Dell? Bolaji Ojo 11/16/2011 (28) comments Dell says it has changed, but that transformation isn't complete, as elements of the old Dell continue to drive sales and earnings.
Five Trends to Watch in 2012 Barbara Jorgensen 11/15/2011 (48) comments Research in the consumer electronics space highlights some trends that will benefit the overall supply chain. Keep an eye on smart power.
Leveraging BPM for a Flexible Supply Chain Miguel Valdés Faura 11/15/2011 (6) comments A successful Business Process Management program offers a company the edge it needs to reach the market first with a competitive product.
Honoring Veterans Through Innovation Barbara Jorgensen 11/11/2011 (23) comments The DEKA Arm was developed under the premise that a prosthetic should have all the capabilities of a fully functional limb.
Thai Floods Recede, But Damage Remains Marc Herman 11/11/2011 (30) comments Massive flooding in Thailand finally appears to be relenting. But the long-term effects are only now beginning to be understood.
Siemens Reports Growth but Expects Slower 2012 Logical Link 11/10/2011 (10) comments Although Siemens predicts stagnant growth for next year, there is a bright spot: the promise of emerging markets, namely, Russia, the Middle East, and Asia/Pacific countries
Military Hardware Security Compromised Bruce Rayner 11/10/2011 (18) comments There was a time not too long ago that the US government and the chip industry were loath to speak publicly about the problems of counterfeiting and corporate espionage.
The Future of the Supply Chain Barbara Jorgensen 11/9/2011 (4) comments We can't predict the future, but we can draw on some of the trends that are driving change in the electronics supply chain.
MyFord Touch: Not Ready for Prime Time Barbara Jorgensen 11/7/2011 (24) comments Users have come to tolerate a certain level of failure in their consumer electronics. But do you really want to be patching the systems in your car?
Big Promise in Little Screens Barbara Jorgensen 11/4/2011 (24) comments The global market for microdisplays is expected to reach $995 million by 2016, from just about $250 million in 2011.
Making 'Epeat' a Household Name Bruce Rayner 11/3/2011 (9) comments The not-for-profit agency, Epeat, endorses OEMs that ensure their products are manufactured under the best environmental conditions.
HP Needs a New Board of Directors Bolaji Ojo 11/3/2011 (20) comments HP needs a completely different slate of directors if the company is to get past some of the problems it has faced in recent years.
Bumpy Ride Ahead in Europe & Elsewhere Logical Link 11/2/2011 (7) comments Europe's financial problem is hurting other regions of the world, and there are signs electronics manufacturers aren't being spared.
The High Cost of Compliance Barbara Jorgensen 11/2/2011 (3) comments The SEC estimated the cost to comply with the Dodd-Frank conflict minerals act would be $71.2 million. Tulane University's estimate came in at $7.93 billion.
Prepare for the Tablet Invasion Bolaji Ojo 11/2/2011 (26) comments Companies and schools are using tablets in innovative ways making the device one of the fastest-growing segments in the electronics industry.
You Can Put a Price on That Barbara Jorgensen 11/1/2011 (8) comments It would cost the supply chain about $7 billion to replace the distribution channel, which manages about 25 percent of all of the electronics components sold worldwide.
Logistics: Huge Gains on Express Lanes Gerry Fay 11/1/2011 (5) comments Evaluating transportation needs and carrier options and optimizing them will help electronics makers improve their cost advantages.
Beyond Outsourcing Bruce Rayner 11/1/2011 (6) comments Charlie Barnhart says the electronics manufacturing industry is moving beyond outsourcing. Help figure out what's next.
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.
Archived Dialogues
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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