ECIA Supporting Robotics Competition EBN Newswire 11/28/2011 Post a comment The Electronic Components Industry Association will partner with a not-for-profit to support the FIRST Robotics Competition.
Arrow to Host M2M Seminars EBN Newswire 11/22/2011 Post a comment Arrow Electronics has scheduled its inaugural M2M seminar series featuring business insight and technical tools.
Element14 Launches Development Kit EBN Newswire 11/15/2011 Post a comment A new development kit from element14 provides ARM and graphics processing performance coupled with low power consumption.
Toshiba, Amkor Delay Deal Talks EBN Newswire 11/15/2011 Post a comment Toshiba and Amkor agreed to postpone discussions involving a Toshiba semiconductor line due to the flooding in Thailand.
Avnet, TI Announce SpeedWay Series EBN Newswire 11/14/2011 Post a comment Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas and Texas Instruments will deliver SpeedWays technical seminars on data converters.
Peerless Stocks CW Switch EBN Newswire 11/11/2011 Post a comment Peerless Electronics has added a new 40-amp reversing switch from CW Industries to its product line.
Microsemi Posts Q4 Data EBN Newswire 11/10/2011 Post a comment Microsemi Corporation released its financial results for the quarter and the year that ended Oct. 2.
Cisco Posts Q1 Figures EBN Newswire 11/10/2011 Post a comment Cisco Systems reported its financial results for the quarter that ended October 29.
Universal Power Reports Q3 Data EBN Newswire 11/9/2011 Post a comment Universal Power Group announced its financial results for the quarter and the nine months that ended September 30.
Benchmark CEO Fu Retiring EBN Newswire 11/9/2011 Post a comment Benchmark Electronics said co-founder Cary T. Fu has decided to retire as the company's CEO effective December 31.
Mouser, Azoteq Have Distribution Pact EBN Newswire 11/8/2011 Post a comment Mouser Electronics announced an exclusive global distribution partnership with Azoteq, a provider of proximity and touch solutions.
RS Expands in Singapore EBN Newswire 11/8/2011 Post a comment RS Components said it has expanded its operations in Singapore as part of its growing presence within the Asia/Pacific region.
Digi-Key Expands TechZone Site EBN Newswire 11/7/2011 Post a comment Digi-Key Corporation launched its ToolsXpress TechZone, which provides engineers with information on evaluation/development kits and tools.
SMIC Posts Quarterly Figures EBN Newswire 11/7/2011 Post a comment Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation posted consolidated results for the quarter that ended September 30.
AMD Unveils Cost-Cutting Plan EBN Newswire 11/4/2011 Post a comment AMD says its plan will generate operational savings of more than $200M in 2012 and accelerate future growth.
RFMW Adds 'Buy Now' Page EBN Newswire 11/3/2011 Post a comment RFMW Ltd. said it has added a “buy now” page with P1dB for 18GHz adapters and formable coaxial cable assemblies.
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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