H1-B Critics Outline Program Flaws Barbara Jorgensen 3/30/2012 (46) comments Opponents of US H1-B visas say the program has been exploited to bring in workers that are paid less than their US counterparts and displaces qualified American workers.
Foxconn TV: Watch This Space Tam Harbert 3/30/2012 (11) comments By securing its own supply of LCD panels, which account for 70 percent of an LCD TV’s cost and 90 percent of its display performance, Foxconn (aka Hon Hai) made itself a one-stop shop for manufacturers.
2013 H1-B Visa Cap Remains the Same Barbara Jorgensen 3/29/2012 (16) comments Within the past few years, high unemployment rates have prompted criticism of the visa program, which allows as many as 65,000 foreign workers to be hired.
Capability Trumps Capacity in EMS Industry iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 3/29/2012 (9) comments So far this decade, the product mix has shifted slightly as more industrial products have started to flow through the EMS industry. In parallel with this shift, there has been a rise in focus on enhancing capabilities.
Midsized Manufacturers Upbeat About 2012 Barbara Jorgensen 3/28/2012 (7) comments Uncertainty about the financial strength of the European Union is tempering executives' optimism: 90 percent of CFOs cite the European fiscal situation as their top concern.
UPS Strengthens Its EU Presence Logical Link 3/27/2012 (19) comments UPS is gaining a bigger slice of the European express delivery market and is bulking up existing operations in fast-growing Latin American and Asia Pacific countries, namely Brazil and China.
Foxconn Shores Up Display Supplies News of the Day 3/27/2012 (8) comments Foxconn parent Hon Hai will invest more than $800 million in Sharp, making it Sharp's largest shareholder. Sharp is a leading supplier of Apple's Retina displays.
Shipping Now: 'Conflict-Free' Parts Barbara Jorgensen 3/26/2012 (11) comments AVX and Motorola Solutions have cooperated on a project that helps companies meet the requirements of the Dodd-Frank "conflict-free" minerals law.
Spend Analysis: Why Are You Still Waiting? Paul Martyn 3/26/2012 (4) comments Adopting a holistic approach to spend analysis in procurement is a viable strategy for maximizing performance throughout the organization.
Facebook Fires Back Barbara Jorgensen 3/23/2012 (46) comments This may be the first volley in Facebook's war to protect users' privacy.
Understanding the Chinese Consumer Barbara Jorgensen 3/22/2012 (24) comments International companies have focused on employing Chinese citizens; now, they should pay more attention to selling to them.
TTI-Sager: A Good Fit at First Glance Barbara Jorgensen 3/21/2012 (10) comments TTI and Sager have similar offerings and cultures. Both companies have carved out a strong niche in IP&E products and have a history of being run by their founders.
A Second Look at Item-Level Tagging Sohaib Masood 3/21/2012 (30) comments RFID tagging, as used in the apparel industry, can be tapped by manufacturers in the electronics industry to improve the supply chain.
Slow Motion Recovery Follows Thai Floods Nora Gibbs 3/21/2012 (3) comments Manufacturers stung by the 2011 flooding in Thailand are diversifying operations, but a full recovery is unlikely until the fourth quarter.
Post-Quake Japan Should Aim Beyond Chips Barbara Jorgensen 3/20/2012 (5) comments A research firm doesn't believe Japan can regain its dominance in semiconductor manufacturing. A better question is whether it should try.
India's Promises & Drawbacks Bolaji Ojo 3/20/2012 (11) comments India can play a bigger role in the high-tech industry, but it needs to do a lot of legal and procedural housecleaning and improve infrastructure.
The Post Mortem That Heals Best-Practices 3/20/2012 (2) comments A post mortem examination of a design or manufacturing project offers the opportunity to identify errors and ensure they are not repeated.
Apple to US: Your Tax Law Sucks Bolaji Ojo 3/19/2012 (23) comments Apple will pay dividends, but most of its cash will stay overseas, because repatriating it would result in excessive tax obligations.
Apple to Discuss $100B Cash Hoard News of the Day 3/19/2012 (11) comments Apple has scheduled a conference call for Monday morning to announce what the company plans to do with its huge cash hoard.
Global Positioning: Expanding Into India Barbara Jorgensen 3/16/2012 (21) comments As a market, India is considered the next China. And getting products into the consumers' hands carries many of the same logistical challenges.
Reducing Risk Through Supplier Quality Audits Best-Practices 3/16/2012 (9) comments In an outsourced supply chain, there are necessary dependencies with outside firms that, if not managed properly, expose your company to added risks. Here's how to avoid them.
Apple Watch: Blame the Displays Barbara Jorgensen 3/15/2012 (13) comments Apple's new iPad goes on sale tomorrow. Rather than underestimating demand, it appears Apple underestimated its suppliers' production capacity.
The SCAR Design Engineers Must Have Best-Practices 3/14/2012 (12) comments Errors are normal in the electronics production environment, but by taking necessary corrective measures, we can ensure they don't reoccur.
Mineral Dispute Keeps Factories in China Barbara Jorgensen 3/14/2012 (6) comments Efforts to curb REE quotas could have an unintended effect: forcing factories to locate in China to source the minerals economically.
Don't Blame China for Rare Earth Crisis Bolaji Ojo 3/14/2012 (24) comments The EU, Japan, and the US have taken China before the WTO over its policies on rare earths, but is China alone to blame for this mess?
I Want My IntelTV? Barbara Jorgensen 3/13/2012 (11) comments Intel reportedly is throwing its hat into the TV ring. Will you tune in to IntelTV?
Counterfeiting: The Battle Is On Best-Practices 3/13/2012 (17) comments The counterfeiting of electronics parts is escalating into an endless battle due to the numerous technical, safety, legal, and human angles.
Lessons From Apple & Pi Barbara Jorgensen 3/12/2012 (23) comments Two times in as many weeks, unprecedented demand resulted in sellouts. But only one company has a legitimate reason for missing the mark.
Channel Partners Should Help, Not Hinder Dr. Cagri Tanriover 3/12/2012 (8) comments Many suppliers use distributors as the first point of contact for a customer. This system is efficient, but it could mask problems within the channel.
Apple Watch: When Failure Equals Success Bolaji Ojo 3/12/2012 (16) comments Apple's new iPad has sold out because supply was exhausted. This is a supply chain failure, but Apple is being rewarded with higher valuation.
Flash Over Function Hurts Ford Barbara Jorgensen 3/7/2012 (16) comments Ford is rolling out a major repair to its MyFordTouch dashboard system when it should be celebrating instead.
Applicants: Please Provide Facebook Password Barbara Jorgensen 3/6/2012 (58) comments Several organizations, including colleges and a state prison system, are requring applicants to provide access to their Facebook pages. This could put a real damper on social media.
When Apple Investors Go for the Exit Bolaji Ojo 3/6/2012 (20) comments Apple's stocks are sharply lower as investors spooked by global economic woes rake in their gains. Will they dive back in or stay out?
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.
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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