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.
The Anti-Counterfeit Movement: Is It Really a Movement Yet? Logical Link 5/13/2013 (11) comments For many dealing with the enormous task of tracking,
reporting, and resolving issues associated with
potential counterfeit parts, there is a collective
hope that 2013 will bring clearer guidance on what
needs to be done by whom and when.
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.
The Camera-Ready Car Logical Link 4/23/2013 (21) comments How are auto OEM and car-systems integrators developing sourcing, buying, and related supply chain strategies to support what could be a significant step-change for auto designs?
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.
ST-Ericsson Break-Up Fallout Logical Link 3/22/2013 (12) comments The ST-Ericsson joint venture is dead, but what does it mean for the remaining technology and employees? What happens to the supply chain?
Connected People Meet the Connected Car Logical Link 3/19/2013 (22) comments Technologists are making our world even more connected by bringing our cars into the networking mix, but there's much work to be done.
Making Cities Smarter Logical Link 3/7/2013 (8) comments With three quarters of the world's population expected to live in cities by 2050, expect an explosion of technology there.
MWC: Mobile Technology Madness Logical Link 2/26/2013 (4) comments Smartphone announcements clog Mobile World Congress, but what do they herald for consumers and the chain?
Does the US Lag on Technology Adoption? Logical Link 2/20/2013 (3) comments The supply chain should pay close attention to countries that are leaping ahead in technology, rather than those reading their own press clippings.
Water Risks Impacting Supply Chains Logical Link 2/7/2013 (7) comments Too little or too much water can hurt businesses, and manufacturers should pay closer attention to how this can impact the supply chain.
Changes in the OEM World Logical Link 2/4/2013 (15) comments Several OEMs are trying to reengineer their operations for a new future, but there are dangers on the way.
The Supply Chain Needs Big-Data to Be Fast Data Logical Link 1/7/2013 (14) comments One of the biggest challenges companies face is figuring out how to use big-data and convert it into meaningful data that can be used to allocate supply chain resources and reduce complexity.
Supply Chain Segmentation in Practice Logical Link 1/4/2013 (1) comment Supply chain segmentation as a concept has had to wait for the rest of the supply chain discipline to catch up in order to become viable.
Trade Pacts: A Way out of Recession? Logical Link 12/19/2012 (1) comment Developed countries are signing more free trade agreements with one another. This could help boost economic growth and employment.
Manufacturing Turbulence... Now What? Logical Link 12/5/2012 (2) comments The latest manufacturing reports show divergence in economic regions, further complicating planning and purchasing decisions.
Nokia Tumbles in Smartphone Ranking Logical Link 11/19/2012 (52) comments Nokia slipped further behind in the smartphone market, but the industry shakeup will only intensify in the coming quarters.
China's IT Market: More Room to Grow Logical Link 11/6/2012 (12) comments The Chinese IT market won't grow as torridly as previous expected in 2012, but its potentials remain huge, and 2013 could see more expansion.
Optimistic Outlook for US High-Tech Exports Logical Link 10/17/2012 (1) comment Among executives who expressed optimism in the long-term growth of US exports, nearly one in three attributes this to the steady increase in disposable income in emerging markets.
Slower Growth in China Sparks M&A Trend Logical Link 10/11/2012 (2) comments As China's economy slows down, the distribution sector in the country is consolidating in response as companies jostle for market share.
How Good Is Your Supplier Data? Logical Link 10/9/2012 (10) comments Many companies are collecting third-party data about suppliers, which can increase accuracy but also inject risks into business operations.
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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