Vishay Buys a Resistor Line EBN Newswire 9/30/2011 (1) comment Vishay Intertechnology announced the acquisition of the resistor businesses of Huntington Electric.
Atmel Buying ADD Semiconductor EBN Newswire 9/28/2011 Post a comment Atmel Corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Digital Design, a privately held company based in Spain.
Nesscap Names Orwig as CEO EBN Newswire 9/27/2011 Post a comment Nesscap Energy announced the appointment of Dennis Orwig to the position of chief executive officer.
Lenovo, Compal Form Joint Venture EBN Newswire 9/27/2011 Post a comment Lenovo and Compal Electronics agreed to form a joint venture that will build and operate a manufacturing center in Hefei, China.
Gem, Mitsubishi Form Joint Venture EBN Newswire 9/27/2011 Post a comment GEM Services is establishing a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to make energy-saving power semiconductor modules in China.
Avnet, TI Plan Technical Seminars EBN Newswire 9/21/2011 Post a comment Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas and Texas Instruments will hold a series of seminars on the open-source community BeagleBoard-xM.
TI Deal Clears Regulatory Reviews EBN Newswire 9/21/2011 Post a comment Texas Instruments said its proposed acquisition of National Semiconductor has cleared all required regulatory reviews.
Mouser Opens European Service Centers EBN Newswire 9/19/2011 (1) comment Mouser Electronics announced its continued expansion in Europe with the addition of customer service centers in Sweden and the Netherlands.
Avnet Releases Android App EBN Newswire 9/15/2011 Post a comment Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas has developed an Android app that lets users check order status and supply chain activity.
Jameco Releases New Catalogue EBN Newswire 9/14/2011 Post a comment Jameco Electronics released a new electronic component catalogue with a cover that pays tribute to the space shuttle program.
Omron Buys Relay Maker EBN Newswire 9/13/2011 Post a comment OMRON (China) Co. has agreed to acquire Shanghai Best Electrical Appliance Manufacturing Co.
Avnet Offers iPhone App EBN Newswire 9/13/2011 Post a comment Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas introduced an iPhone application that instant access to Supply Chain Central.
Broadcom Buying NetLogic EBN Newswire 9/12/2011 Post a comment Broadcom Corporation has agreed to acquire NetLogic Microsystems Inc. for about $3.7 billion.
Vishay Lowers Q3 Guidance EBN Newswire 9/12/2011 Post a comment Vishay Intertechnology has reduced its financial guidance for the third quarter of this year.
AVX Commits to 'Hope' Project EBN Newswire 9/9/2011 Post a comment AVX Corporation said it has received the first shipment of verified conflict-free DRC tantalum ore from the "Solutions for Hope Project."
Qualcomm Buying Assets from IDT EBN Newswire 9/9/2011 (1) comment Qualcomm agreed to buy IDT's Hollywood Quality Video and Frame Rate Conversion video processing product lines and related assets.
Electronics Directory Tops 200 Listings EBN Newswire 9/9/2011 (1) comment The Electronics Authorized Directory now has listings for more than 200 original manufacturers and their relevant authorized distributors.
RS Components Launches Connectivity Hub EBN Newswire 9/8/2011 Post a comment RS Components established a Web portal to help design engineers, technical managers, and students find, design, and buy connectivity equipment.
Avnet Stocks Carling Products EBN Newswire 9/8/2011 Post a comment Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas has agreed to distribute Carling Technology mechanical rocker and toggle switches.
ISM Unveils New Designation EBN Newswire 9/7/2011 (2) comments The Institute for Supply Management will start offering a Certified in Supply Management designation in November.
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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