Tallying the Cost of Compliance Anna Young 3/18/2013 (12) comments The new government rules and regulations may prove to be a double-edged sword: achieving some positive goals but costing organizations a great amount of money and work and, perhaps, lost sales as well.
Samsung Snatches Another Apple Crown Anna Young 1/24/2013 (15) comments Samsung was the world's biggest user of semiconductors in 2012, another title the Korean company snatched from rival Apple Inc.
Year of the Phablets Anna Young 1/11/2013 (18) comments PC shipment fell in 2012, and may decline again this year as more consumers opt for smartphones and tablet PC combos called Phablets.
Cloud, Cloud, Cloud, but Which & Why? Anna Young 1/3/2013 (9) comments The trumpeted savings from the cloud are making companies adopt the technology without first resolving all the underlying challenges.
Consumers Swaying Supply Chain Decisions Anna Young 12/17/2012 (2) comments Consumers are exerting more control over the manufacturing supply chain by patronizing companies that operate in line with their objectives.
China's Medical Equipment Market Sizzles Anna Young 11/13/2012 (28) comments China's healthcare market is forecast to grow to $1 trillion by 2020, creating opportunities for providers and medical equipment makers
More Bad News for Nokia Anna Young 6/18/2012 (30) comments Moody's has cut Nokia's debt rating to junk and issued it a negative outlook, further complicating financing for the troubled handset maker
6 Trading Myths Shocker Anna Young 5/8/2012 (13) comments Some widely held economic beliefs are being questioned by a research firm, and there are major implications for businesses and governments.
Solar Market: Twilight or New Dawn? Anna Young 5/1/2012 (9) comments The solar power market has cooled in recent months, but a researcher says it will rebound, with demand surging from five growth areas.
Three Feet From Gold Anna Young 12/15/2011 (53) comments Tablet PCs are experiencing a gold rush, but many OEMs lack the patience and market savvy to benefit from the expected growth.
The Case for a Level of Optimism Anna Young 10/17/2011 (15) comments Western Europe's IT market may not grow strongly next year, but opportunities still abound in utilities, financial services, and communications.
Underestimating Uncertainty Anna Young 10/12/2011 (10) comments The global economy faces a range of uncertainties, and electronics appears to be caught in its vortex. McKinsey suggests solutions.
The Power & Benefits of Search Anna Young 8/12/2011 (35) comments Search engines open the world's information database to everyone and have additional benefits to which we should assign monetary value.
Systemic Fragility Haunts Europe Anna Young 8/8/2011 (8) comments Europe's fiscal crisis is not abating, and fears are growing deficit reduction actions by governments will hurt all sectors of the economy.
WiFi Safety Issue Sparks Controversy Anna Young 1/18/2011 (10) comments A recent research report on the impact of WiFi on the environment ignites controversy on how living beings coexist with technology
Europe Accelerates Broadband Ramp Anna Young 12/14/2010 (12) comments Europe's largest economies lag in broadband services and are ramping adoption, creating sales opportunities for OEMs and parts 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.
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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