Everything Has a Cost Gerry Fay 6/11/2013 (4) comments Failing to plan may represent the greatest risk of all to the global supply chain.
What’s 'at the Heart of It All' for FedEx Gerry Fay 5/10/2013 (6) comments In North America, the electronics supply chain relies heavily on ground shipping. Avnet's Gerry Fay interviews Dave Kevern, vice president, World-Wide Services at Federal Express to get insights.
Get Supply Chain Analytics on Your Roadmap Lalit Wadhwa 4/12/2013 (2) comments Technology plays a critical role in assimilating large and complex data sets from upstream and downstream members of the value chain, analyzing it and modeling it to optimize the supply chain.
Supply Chain Volatility: The New Norm Gerry Fay 3/7/2013 (3) comments Focusing on the top volatility factors can bring perspective and provide us with an approach and strategy to manage volatility.
Harnessing Information Gerry Fay 1/7/2013 (4) comments Winning enterprises will be those that devise innovative ways to harness and translate information into supply chain excellence.
Finding Profitable Proximity Douglas Kent 12/24/2012 (13) comments How much does serving that customer offshore really cost? Let's revisit the justification for far-shore manufacturing.
I Can See for Miles & Miles Gerry Fay 10/17/2012 (4) comments The biggest differentiator in the supply chain is access to information for making rapid decisions. Avnet Control Tower can help.
Demand Performance Gerry Fay 10/3/2012 (3) comments The most profitable and innovative companies are those successfully transforming their supply chains into demand-driven value networks.
Your Next Best Friend Isn't Siri Al Maag 9/20/2012 (20) comments The key to your next career move or your next product pitch isn't in your PDA or smartphone -- it's in face-to-face communication.
Turning Data Into Dollars Gerry Fay 9/10/2012 (10) comments As supply chain complexities raise the ability to effectively harness the power of data, it will become even more critical to enterprise success.
Caution: Green Zone Ahead Gerry Fay 8/7/2012 (4) comments It is time to move beyond the discussion of why green is good and focus more on making it easier for members of the supply chain.
A Return to Profitable Proximity Douglas Kent 7/11/2012 (17) comments High-tech firms are more closely examining total cost in designing supply chains and in cases, moving production closer to consumers.
Managing the Loss of Knowledge Douglas Kent 7/9/2012 (5) comments People are the most important elements in a supply chain. How do you assure continuity when critical employees leave?
High-Tech's Total Cost Quandary Lalit Wadhwa 7/4/2012 (2) comments What is the total cost of providing your company's products and services, and is the supply chain success measured on this basis?
Is Social Media Really Sociable? Al Maag 6/6/2012 (33) comments Social media is useful but it is failing at equipping users with the tools necessary for successful social interactions.
Close the CIO-CMO Gap Al Maag 3/1/2012 (5) comments The compartments separating CIOs and CMOs are being erased for efficiency as companies focus more on creating winning strategies.
Addressing Supply Chain Skill-Set Gap Lalit Wadhwa 2/10/2012 (12) comments Colleges, professional bodies, and high-tech firms are teaming up to improve supply chain skills in an increasingly complex environment.
Distributing More Than Components Al Maag 12/27/2011 (24) comments One of the best things about working in the Avnet communications department is that I get to learn about all the different community services events that employees are involved in.
Resilience in Complex Supply Networks Lalit Wadhwa 12/22/2011 (15) comments While configuring supply chains that account for every single risk is not feasible, some demonstrate better resilience -- that is, their ability to rebound from disruptive events is significantly better than others.
Does Your Company Motivate You? Al Maag 11/30/2011 (8) comments Companies that reward and acknowledge individuals and work groups for their achievements help their employees stay motivated.
Logistics: Huge Gains on Express Lanes Gerry Fay 11/1/2011 (5) comments Evaluating transportation needs and carrier options and optimizing them will help electronics makers improve their cost advantages.
My Mom, the Supply Chain Whiz Gerry Fay 10/6/2011 (10) comments Mom's strategy of detecting and responding to household needs is equally useful for the global electronics supply chain.
9/11: Our Generation's Pearl Harbor Al Maag 9/9/2011 (11) comments Seventy years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, we still remember and honor the anniversary. Sadly, our generation has its own similar and fateful date.
Is the Price Right? Gerry Fay 9/9/2011 (7) comments A long-term pricing strategy must consider not just the cost to produce a product, but the competitive environment, market demand, and customers’ notion of value.
Judging Supply Chain Performance Lalit Wadhwa 9/2/2011 (5) comments Companies can use various metrics for reviewing global supply chain performance, but internal benchmarking offers distinct advantages.
Death, Taxes & Fuel Surcharges Gerry Fay 7/22/2011 (17) comments Logistics costs are rising, driven up by fuel surcharges, but these expenses can be slashed if companies work more closely with partners.
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.
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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