Onshoring Trend Cooling Off Barbara Jorgensen 8/31/2011 (8) comments Only 15 percent of manufacturers moved production back to North America in Q2, down from the 27 percent reporting "reshoring" in the first quarter.
US Thumps China in Solar Panel Shipment Ariella Brown 8/31/2011 (35) comments The US recorded a trade surplus versus China in the shipment of solar panels, and a $600 million investment from GE will only enhance this.
Bumbling HP Strikes Again Bolaji Ojo 8/31/2011 (13) comments HP will make more of its TouchPad tablet PC even after deciding to exit the market, another sign the company seems to have lost its way.
M&A to Accelerate in EMS/ODM Market iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 8/26/2011 (4) comments Net cash position has improved strongly for contract manufacturers and ODMs, setting the stage for more merger-and-acquisition activity.
C'mon, Irene Barbara Jorgensen 8/26/2011 (24) comments Does it hurt to be prepared? By the time I get to the store, milk, water, and possibly generators will be out of stock.
Thank You, Steve Jobs Bolaji Ojo 8/25/2011 (22) comments Steve Jobs is resigning as Apple CEO, but while transforming the company, he showed customers don't have to settle for mediocre products.
Why the Supply Chain Is Stronger Barbara Jorgensen 8/24/2011 (5) comments With events such as Japan's earthquake/tsunami, wild swings in the stock market, and entire countries drowning in debt, it is hard to see how the supply chain is stronger than ever.
Match.com for Trading Partners Scott Koegler 8/24/2011 (7) comments A new service lets companies match trading partners based on existing e-commerce capabilities, cutting down on costs and development time.
Apple Can Be Beaten Bolaji Ojo 8/23/2011 (49) comments To beat Apple in the tablet market, manufacturers need to compete, not just on the aesthetics of their products, but also on pricing.
OLED Technology Gets a Boost in Samsung-Universal Deal Barbara Jorgensen 8/23/2011 (14) comments Although OLED is a good fit for the needs of cellphones and products requiring small, energy-efficient displays, expanding development into larger displays has been held back partly due to the lack of volume production.
The Other Europe: A Look at Poland Logical Link 8/23/2011 (11) comments Europe is in a fiscal crisis but there are segments of the continent that are still growing and have good prospects.
Dancing on HP's Grave? Not Yet Barbara Jorgensen 8/19/2011 (26) comments I want HP to reboot the PC business so we can stop talking about the "post-PC era" or the "Apple vs. everyone else" world.
Muddled Thinking Sinks HP Bolaji Ojo 8/19/2011 (11) comments Something just doesn't sit right with how Hewlett-Packard is handling the planned strategic review of its PC business.
Market Madness and a Saner Supply Chain Barbara Jorgensen 8/18/2011 (4) comments Just a scan of today's headlines will give you an idea why electronics executives don't forecast business more than a quarter ahead.
Technology Advances Simplify LED Supply Chain Solid State Revolution 8/18/2011 (6) comments The LED binning process can result in unpredictable yields and other issues, but recent technological developments can mitigate these problems.
Top Hiring Mistakes, Part 2 Carla Mahrt 8/17/2011 (33) comments In this second blog on top hiring mistakes we discuss problems that arise from dragging out the process and the undue emphasis on resumés.
Mapping China's Fabless Market Bolaji Ojo 8/16/2011 (9) comments China's fabless IC market is ramping up, and a new report from EE Times Confidential shows how much the industry can expect from the sector.
A Bad Time to Run a Campaign Barbara Jorgensen 8/16/2011 (19) comments Does any candidate have the guts to step back and suspend campaigning while we tackle the immediate crisis?
Asia Trembles as the West Reels Marc Herman 8/16/2011 (8) comments Orders in the pipeline for the US holiday season face dramatically uncertain end markets due to concerns about the economy.
Why Microsoft Should Buy Nokia Bolaji Ojo 8/15/2011 (39) comments The recent Google-Motorola Mobility deal reinforces why Microsoft and Nokia should cement their relationship with a formal acquisition.
Europe Economic Seesaw Continues Logical Link 8/15/2011 (6) comments The euro currency area and the entire European Union are facing stiff economic pressures, and there are no signs relief will come soon.
A Primer on FeedThru MLVs Ron Demcko 8/15/2011 Post a comment In addition to significant electrical advantages, FeedThru MLVs save more board space than equivalent diodes, ferrite beads, and capacitors.
Distributors' Share of China Chip Sales Is Shrinking Barbara Jorgensen 8/12/2011 (13) comments In significant contrast to prevailing trends in the rest of the world, distributors' share of semiconductor sales in China are on the decline, according to IHS iSuppli.
The Power & Benefits of Search Anna Young 8/12/2011 (35) comments Search engines open the world's information database to everyone and have additional benefits to which we should assign monetary value.
EDI & ROI Don't Always Mix Scott Koegler 8/11/2011 (10) comments The decision to use EDI is often exempt from ROI determination, because the main factor is whether or not a customer mandates it.
Mixed Signals & Mad Money Barbara Jorgensen 8/11/2011 (4) comments Company executives and market analysts admit they have no good explanation for the disparity in signals coming out of the global distribution customer base.
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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