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Product Recalls & Consumer Safety Worry Supply Chain Pros
Logical Link   5/17/2013   (14) comments
A new report shows that most of the worrisome issues that the supply chain industry has been dealing with for years are not new, but there are some new concerns that need answers. Here’s a look at what keeps supply chain professionals up at night.
Supply Chain's Unintended Industry Impact
Brian Fuller   5/16/2013   (12) comments
An evolved global supply chain is causing more frequent cycle swings in the semiconductor industry, one CEO argues.
Supply Chain Security & Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Ken Bradley   5/15/2013   (2) comments
The problem of ensuring adequate security of supply parallels behavior motivation as expressed in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
What’s 'at the Heart of It All' for FedEx
Gerry Fay   5/10/2013   (6) comments
In North America, the electronics supply chain relies heavily on ground shipping. Avnet's Gerry Fay interviews Dave Kevern, vice president, World-Wide Services at Federal Express to get insights.
What Business Are You In?
Brian Fuller   5/8/2013   (7) comments
Our business changes relentlessly. It behooves us to rise above our daily tasks to figure out just what business we'll be in next year.
Making Supply Chain Visibility Visible
Logical Link   5/7/2013   (4) comments
It's debatable whether visibility should be a stand-alone system or something more comprehensive than a single software platform.
Combating Counterfeiting
Peter Buxbaum   5/6/2013   (10) comments
How to counter counterfeiting in the electronics supply chain? Apply component identification techniques that are themselves difficult to counterfeit.
Betting on Analytics as Supply Chain's Next Big Thing
Logical Link   5/3/2013   (14) comments
A necessary foundation for moving efficiently at real-time speed, supply chain analytics is still very much at the beginning stages of development at many companies.
Qualcomm Rides the Mobile Wave
Tam Harbert   5/3/2013   (8) comments
Qualcomm has launched a big push to spread its cellular technology, and thus increase its royalty income, not to mention chip sales, beyond mobile phones.
Fight Chinese Counterfeiting? Forget It
Brian Fuller   5/1/2013   (20) comments
All the lobbying in the world won't stop Chinese counterfeiting, according to one semiconductor CEO.
Solving the Supply Chain Talent Crisis
Brian Fuller   4/30/2013   (3) comments
Recruitment, training, and retention are challenges confronting the supply chain, but help is on the way.
Intel’s Supply Chain Sweet Spot
At the Source   4/30/2013   (21) comments
As Intel improves its chip technology and deals with a declining PC market, the company is still making a concerted effort to improve its supply chain.
We Need Performance, Not Speculation
Ken Bradley   4/26/2013   (27) comments
We seem to have lost the ability to control our destiny. You work hard but fall farther behind. You can’t count on much to be "as expected" in the future.
Global Macro Trends Holding Sway on Supply Chain Practices
Logical Link   4/24/2013   Post a comment
What is your company doing to identify and manage the impact of a transforming world on your supply chain?
Africa: The New China
Ariella Brown   4/18/2013   (42) comments
IBM has been in Africa for more than 60 years, but last year it decided to get serious about the region.
Europe-Asia Rail Link: One Step Closer?
Logical Link   4/16/2013   (8) comments
A uniform rail regime would take many years to assemble but could eventually present a cost-effective alternative to cargo planes and ships.
The Conflict Minerals Rule: Unintended Consequences
Peter Buxbaum   4/15/2013   Post a comment
Opponents of the SEC's conflict metals rule say it doesn't advance Dodd-Frank's objective of weakening armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has in fact caused a de facto embargo of Congolese minerals.
The Robotizing of Man: Future Schlock
Best-Practices   4/12/2013   (38) comments
Our machines are turning us into themselves. How did we get here?
The Mobile Supply Chain: Not Just About the Chip Guys
Logical Link   4/10/2013   (2) comments
If consumers are focusing their buying on fewer, multiple-function devices and have no OS loyalty, OEMs will have a lot of supply chain challenges before them.
The Future of Clean Manufacturing in the US
Susan Fourtané   4/9/2013   (17) comments
A new US initiative focuses on increasing American manufacturing of clean energy products and boosting US competitiveness across all sectors.
Interaxon Headband Outdoes Google Glass
Laurie Sullivan   4/8/2013   (7) comments
What if I want to build a manufacturing facility or a distribution center using brainwave technology?
Fight Counterfeiting With Handheld DNA Sequencing
Best-Practices   4/5/2013   (20) comments
We used to think it might be two to four years before a portable DNA sequencer might become available. Suddenly, it's here and affordable.
Put the Power in Your Hands
Chris Cooper   4/5/2013   (2) comments
Power considerations loom large in electronics design today, but what are the most critical issues within power?
Pandemics' Lessons for Supply Chain
Gerry Fay   4/4/2013   (3) comments
Being vigilant and planning for the mitigation of likely risk scenarios allows us to all improve our outcomes.
RFID Sparks New Supply Chain Demand
Best-Practices   4/3/2013   (9) comments
RFID makes it possible not only to increase the quantity and types of products streaming through the supply chain, but also to build higher-level products and services.
Supply Chain's Future: A Survey
Brian Fuller   4/2/2013   Post a comment
How is the supply chain evolving? You tell us. We need your help!
Double Supply Chain Punch: Managing Outsourced Logistics, M&A Activity
Logical Link   4/1/2013   Post a comment
The complexity of logistics management is well known; now factor in a merger, and things get really interesting.
Making the Right Transportation Modal Decision
Wade McDaniel   3/29/2013   (13) comments
Truck or rail? Air or sea? The mode of transport can offer competitive advantage for organizations to increase profit margins through carefully optimizing their mode selection.
Increasing Costs, Complexity Afflict High-Tech Supply Chain
At the Source   3/28/2013   (9) comments
Great tools and technologies are constraining executives' ability to design effective supply networks.
Supply Chain's Secret Weapon for Innovation
Logical Link   3/26/2013   (5) comments
Maybe the solution doesn't lie in new software or bigger teams of people.
How to Do On-Shoring Right
Brian Fuller   3/25/2013   (7) comments
When you play in the surveillance-camera market, it pays to offshore your electronics manufacturing... unless you're an up-and-coming Canadian firm.
IT Needs More Careful Sourcing
Tam Harbert   3/22/2013   (14) comments
The Chinese are breaking the rules. So is the US. That doesn't mean you don't need to be vigilant about your supply chain security.
Supply & Design Chain Innovation Future Is Bright
Brian Fuller   3/22/2013   (6) comments
Ignore what you read in the papers: Electronics innovation is rocking, says a panel of supply-chain experts.
Government's Supply Chain Management: Legislate It
Logical Link   3/21/2013   (3) comments
New multinational trade agreements show how serious governments are getting about the supply chain.
DropTag: A Logistics Dream Come True
Best-Practices   3/20/2013   (1) comment
It's been almost impossible to pinpoint product damage during shipment – until now.
Q&A: Conflict Minerals – Define Your Policy, Start Now
Gerry Fay   3/19/2013   (5) comments
Start slowly and carefully to prepare for the conflicts materials deadline, but start now. Start by empowering yourself with information about the issues.
Tallying the Cost of Compliance
Anna Young   3/18/2013   (12) comments
The new government rules and regulations may prove to be a double-edged sword: achieving some positive goals but costing organizations a great amount of money and work and, perhaps, lost sales as well.
When the Innovation Train Derails
Brian Fuller   3/15/2013   (24) comments
Is Apple's innovation pipeline dead or just gearing up before the new-product introduction rush?
Upcoming Regulatory Milestones in the Electronics Supply Chain
At the Source   3/15/2013   (2) comments
New laws and tighter restrictions will force manufacturers to eliminate some of the materials they now use, especially in electronic products.
Healthcare IT Leaders Need More Technology
At the Source   3/14/2013   (31) comments
Healthcare organizations will spend millions of dollars in 2013 on hardware, software, and IT staffing services. Just where it will be spent is the $64,000 question.
Apple's Supply Chain Pain
Brian Fuller   3/13/2013   (17) comments
All sorts of rumors are flying around the consumer electronics giant. Is it a supply-chain problem or a demand issue?
Big-Data, Mobile Data: Can You Make Money off It?
Logical Link   3/12/2013   (4) comments
Data is growing to a magnitude that could paralyze businesses if not whipped into some semblance of control; monetization is another question.
Houston, We Have a Supply Chain Problem
Best-Practices   3/11/2013   (4) comments
How can you describe danger in the supply chain? One word: VACUUM.
In Supply Chain, Environmental, Social Responsibility Heats Up
Michael Kirschner   3/11/2013   (2) comments
With ever-expanding demands for better environmental and social performance in many sectors of the industry, electronics manufacturers should take a more active approach to compliance and rule setting.
Supply Chain Volatility: The New Norm
Gerry Fay   3/7/2013   (3) comments
Focusing on the top volatility factors can bring perspective and provide us with an approach and strategy to manage volatility.
High-Tech Sales Rising, Cannibalization Too
Anna Young   3/7/2013   (5) comments
Global spending on technology products is forecast to keep rising this year. Then there are the cannibals.
Apple iPad: iThink iWon't Upgrade
Best-Practices   3/6/2013   (19) comments
There aren't a lot of compelling reasons to upgrade from today's iPad, or other devices for that matter.
Thailand's Next Crisis: Power Generation
Brian Fuller   3/5/2013   (18) comments
Thailand says planned power-generation maintenance in April won't affect industry, but it's another potential supply-chain hiccup.
Outsourced Manufacturers Struggle With Uncertain Demand
iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights   3/4/2013   (4) comments
Improved inventory velocity was a key theme for the outsourced manufacturing industry in 2012. Fast forward 12 months, and the hoped-for improvement has not really materialized.
Supply Chain Talent Challenges in the 140-Character Era
Wade McDaniel   3/1/2013   (1) comment
How do we bridge the human gap between supply chain analytics and practices?
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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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