The Smart Watch Is Already Here Bolaji Ojo 2/26/2013 (33) comments If Apple plans to make a splash in the smart watch market, it will first have to dislodge some innovative products already available from competitors.
Dueling Swords in EMS market Bolaji Ojo 2/22/2013 (7) comments With margins extremely tight, contract manufacturers are learning to dump some contracts while expanding services in other areas.
Who's at the Heart of the Supply Chain? Bolaji Ojo 2/12/2013 (7) comments By moving to the core of the industry and offerings services that keep the system humming, a group within the electronics market has rendered irrelevant the question of ownership and control of the supply chain.
Don't Crown China Yet Bolaji Ojo 1/30/2013 (11) comments The conclusion that China will soon be the top global economy is premature, as it faces major structural and geo-political problems.
Lifting the Veil Over Pricing Secrecy Bolaji Ojo 1/29/2013 (13) comments A new tool from UBM partner Lytica promises much needed pricing visibility into the buying and selling of electronic components.
Rethinking Intel's Greatest Asset Bolaji Ojo 1/23/2013 (14) comments Intel is working to liberate itself from challenges in the PC market, but with the size of the investments, failure could be catastrophic.
When Is Excellence Not Enough? Bolaji Ojo 1/17/2013 (10) comments In 2013, manufacturers will need not just an excellent supply chain, but one that works closely with other departments.
Samsung Becoming the Apple of Our Eye? Bolaji Ojo 1/9/2013 (22) comments Apple is the toast of the industry, but Samsung is now getting as much attention. Who will be the next darling of the supply chain?
Manufacturing on a Roll Bolaji Ojo 1/2/2013 Post a comment Global manufacturing stabilized in December, sparking hope 2013 could be better than currently forecast despite weakness in Europe and Japan.
Economic Humpty Dumpty Bolaji Ojo 1/2/2013 (9) comments Congress scaled the "fiscal cliff" while ignoring problems such as the debt ceiling. These other cliffs will imperil the global economy.
ST Conundrum: Break Up or Tweak? Bolaji Ojo 11/29/2012 (6) comments ST isn't ready yet to break into two separate companies, but it cannot continue with business as usual. Start with getting rid of ST-Ericsson.
So You Think Apple Is Invincible... Bolaji Ojo 11/12/2012 (29) comments If your company appears as dominant as Apple is today, beware how you treat suppliers because no enterprise is invincible or unbeatable.
The Matchmaker Bolaji Ojo 10/24/2012 (16) comments Finding a home for tech innovation is the business of matchmakers like John Lyons, but getting introduced only starts the process.
Has the West Given Up on Manufacturing? Bolaji Ojo 10/15/2012 (8) comments Will China continue to dominate manufacturing, or is there still a role for high-cost countries like Germany and the United States?
A Bruising War for Resources Looms Bolaji Ojo 8/31/2012 (6) comments Economic turmoil is here, but so is fierce competition for resources. What does this conflict mean for businesses and the environment?
Apple Scores a Pyrrhic Victory Bolaji Ojo 8/27/2012 (17) comments Apple triumphed over Samsung in its US patent battle, but the buzz on the Web indicates many consumers aren't too happy with the verdict.
Green Requires a Corner Office Champion Bolaji Ojo 8/21/2012 (6) comments Achieving lasting compliance with environmental rules and getting the most out of the efforts require the support and leadership of the CEO.
Illusions of 'Conflict-Free' Minerals Bolaji Ojo 8/16/2012 (22) comments A report touts progress in curbing the spread of "conflict minerals" in the electronics supply chain but highlights continued challenges.
Avnet's Vallee Passes the Torch Bolaji Ojo 8/13/2012 (6) comments Roy Vallee helped consolidate and reshape the components distribution market; as he moves on, the sector confronts the start of a new era.
Cutting Down on the Cost of Green Bolaji Ojo 8/9/2012 (3) comments Achieving compliance with environmental regulations can be costly, but companies can reduce this by tapping existing resources.
This Month on Velocity: Green Compliance Bolaji Ojo 8/2/2012 (9) comments Our supply-chain-focused site will this month examine environmental compliance and other green issues facing electronics manufacturers.
TI to Beef Up Cash With $1B Offering Bolaji Ojo 7/30/2012 (13) comments Texas Instruments plans a $1 billion debt offering that will barely increase its leverage. It may use the money for acquisitions.
Is Apple Becoming Too Human? Bolaji Ojo 7/26/2012 (60) comments Apple betrays its humanity by missing analysts' forecast, but it was never invincible, and it will slip in some markets it now dominates.
Nokia Gets Slapped Down, Again Bolaji Ojo 7/23/2012 (17) comments Moody's and Fitch have reduced their debt ratings for Nokia again, citing concerns about its profit outlook.
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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