Nu Horizons Launches Online Resource EBN Newswire 8/31/2011 Post a comment Nu Horizons Electronics launched an online resource to help simplify the process of identifying devices applicable for specific end applications.
Avnet Express Enhances Site EBN Newswire 8/29/2011 Post a comment Avnet Express announced Web enhancements for customers in the Americas with supply chain engagements.
Semtech Posts 2Q12 Results EBN Newswire 8/24/2011 Post a comment Semtech Corp. reported its financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2012 and announced an increased stock buyback program.
Bosch, Freescale Team Up on Chipsets EBN Newswire 8/24/2011 Post a comment Freescale Semiconductor and Bosch Group joined forces to create an automotive airbag reference platform for emerging markets.
Avago Posts Q3 Figures EBN Newswire 8/23/2011 Post a comment Avago Technologies announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter of 2011.
Mindspeed Picks New Analog Leader EBN Newswire 8/23/2011 Post a comment Mindspeed Technologies appointed a seasoned executive to succeed the departing general manager of its high-performance analog group.
Avnet Schedules Webinar Series EBN Newswire 8/23/2011 Post a comment Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas will host more than 40 in-depth technical Webinars as part of its Power Forum.
Richardson Offers Amplifier Line EBN Newswire 8/18/2011 Post a comment Richardson RFPD announced the availability of three high-performance low-noise amplifiers from M/A-COM Technology Solutions.
TowerJazz Completes HHSL Sale EBN Newswire 8/18/2011 Post a comment TowerJazz closed the sale of its holdings in Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited, the parent company of HHNEC.
CTS Fills Financial, IT Posts EBN Newswire 8/18/2011 Post a comment CTS Corp. appointed Thomas A. Kroll as its CFO and Donna L. Belusar as its senior vice president of human resources and IT.
eASIC Names New CFO EBN Newswire 8/18/2011 Post a comment eASIC has appointed the industry veteran Brian McDonald as its chief financial officer.
Cree Buys Ruud Lighting EBN Newswire 8/17/2011 Post a comment Cree Inc. has acquired Ruud Lighting Inc. to strengthen its position in the LED lighting and component market.
Vishay Names New CFO EBN Newswire 8/17/2011 Post a comment Lior Yahalomi resigned as CFO of Vishay Intertechnology, which named Lori Lipcaman to fill the post.
Digi-Key Stocks Altera FPGAs EBN Newswire 8/17/2011 Post a comment Digi-Key announced the addition of Altera’s Stratix IV FPGA family to its programmable logic portfolio.
Dell Posts Q2 Results EBN Newswire 8/17/2011 Post a comment Dell reported strong second-quarter financial results driven by enterprise solutions and services.
ECIA Announces Fall Summit EBN Newswire 8/16/2011 Post a comment The ECIA said its Fall Standards Engineering Summit meeting will include a seminar on strategic standardization management.
Arrow Schedules Annual Arrowfest EBN Newswire 8/16/2011 Post a comment Arrow Electronics announced the dates for its multicity tour and exhibition for component customers and suppliers.
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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