Roundup From ECIA Barbara Jorgensen 10/31/2011 (7) comments Some takeaways from the recent conference: The US economy will expand in the second half of this year and next year, and employment is expected to rise moderately this year.
Microchip Offers Thailand Update EBN Newswire 10/28/2011 Post a comment Microchip Technology said its Thailand factories are operating normally and face no imminent danger due to their location.
Why Is Counterfeiting Getting Worse? Bruce Rayner 10/28/2011 (34) comments Counterfeiting is proliferating across the industry underlining the need for increased vigilance by everyone in the industry.
Sager's Flynn Gets Top ECIA Honor EBN Newswire 10/28/2011 Post a comment The Electronic Components Industry Association gave the Gail S. Carter Award to Frank Flynn, president of Sager Electronics.
Demand Is the Alpha Dog, Not Supply Bolaji Ojo 10/28/2011 (24) comments Winning OEMs like Apple sell products for which demand is guaranteed, but losers supply products for which demand is an item on a wish list.
HP Will Keep PC Division EBN Newswire 10/27/2011 Post a comment HP said it has completed its evaluation of alternatives and has decided its its Personal Systems Group will remain part of the company.
So Far, This Downturn Is Different Barbara Jorgensen 10/27/2011 (12) comments Channel partners are not spending a lot of time discussing canceling backlog, taking back parts, and swapping out inventory like they did in 2009.
Mouser Chief Executive Gets ECIA Award EBN Newswire 10/27/2011 (2) comments Glenn Smith, president and CEO of Mouser Electronics, received a Distinguished Service Award from the Electronic Components Industry Association.
Avoiding Inventory Overload Ken Bradley 10/27/2011 (14) comments The best way to avoid the problem of excess inventory is to strike the right balance between pricing and quantity ordered.
Avnet, ARM Launch Software Store EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment Avnet Electronics Marketing and ARM announced the launch of an information and e-commerce Website for the embedded design community.
5 Tips for Setting Up Shop in China Change in the Chain 10/26/2011 (20) comments China is attracting electronics makers, but it is a tough market. Here are some suggestions for setting up there.
Microsemi Updates on Flood Impact EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment Microsemi Corporation updated its expectations for the impact to its business as a result of the continued flooding in Thailand.
Emcore Offers Flood Update EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment Emcore Corporation offered an update on the effects of recent floods in Thailand, including significant impact to the December quarter.
WPG, Monolithic Have Distribution Deal EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment WPG Americas agreed to distribute the complete line of advanced analog and mixed signal semiconductors from Monolithic Power Systems.
Digi-Key Stocking Meder Kits EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment Digi-Key Corporation announced the addition of Meder's Reed Sensor and Magnet Design evaluation kits to its product line.
A Real Jobs Bill Bernard J. Gizzi 10/25/2011 (24) comments Congress and the president should honor Steve Jobs by passing a reliable jobs bill to drive technology innovation and save the economy.
Optimizing Engineering Revision Control Best-Practices 10/24/2011 (14) comments Revision control is necessary for several reasons. Don't get caught waiting too long to control your company's engineering documents.
Thai Floods Devastate Supply Chain Marc Herman 10/21/2011 (25) comments Flooding has affected two large high-tech industrial parks: Bang Pa-in Industrial Park and Navanakorn Industrial Park, where entire assembly lines are under water.
Big Blue's Near-Term Sales vs. Long-Term Strategy Logical Link 10/21/2011 (9) comments IBM, in the face of much criticism, has consistently created new opportunities for itself and willingly walked away from low-margin business that no longer made sense.
Tracking Conflict Minerals Bruce Rayner 10/20/2011 (17) comments SEC plans to start enforcing reporting requirements for conflict minerals. Is your company ready with sourcing information?
Maxim to Use e2v Program EBN Newswire 10/20/2011 Post a comment Maxim Integrated Products and e2v aerospace and defense reached an agreement to extend the life of a variety of Maxim ICs.
Watching Innovation Happen Barbara Jorgensen 10/19/2011 (10) comments Watching the design process can only help the electronics purchasing community – if nothing else, buyers can get a better idea of what engineers are thinking.
Mouser Becomes TI National Distributor EBN Newswire 10/19/2011 Post a comment Mouser Electronics said it is an authorized global distributor for the complete portfolio of National products from Texas Instruments.
Six Takeaways From Intel's Q3 Results Bolaji Ojo 10/19/2011 (13) comments Intel's results show the PC market is changing, inventories are under control, firms are hiring, and the industry is (still) flush with cash.
Intel Beats Q3 Forecast, Shares Soar Bolaji Ojo 10/19/2011 (6) comments Intel exceeded third quarter forecasts and dispelled worries that sales of microprocessor could be hurt by rising demand for tablets PCs.
Orion, Heilind Have Distribution Pact EBN Newswire 10/19/2011 Post a comment Orion Fans has partnered with Heilind Electronics to provide thermal management products for the electromechanical component market.
Are You Ready for a 'Second Screen'? Barbara Jorgensen 10/18/2011 (30) comments Even in developing markets, a $38 tablet is astounding. But in the tablet market, your second screen is more likely to be last year's model.
Digi-Key Stocking ECS Crystals EBN Newswire 10/18/2011 Post a comment Digi-Key Corporation announced the addition of ECS Inc.’s HC-46X and CSM-3X series thru-hole and SMD crystals to its inventory.
Avnet Stocking New TI Products EBN Newswire 10/18/2011 Post a comment Avnet Express is stocking Texas Instruments’ recently released Simple Switcher nano power modules and regulators.
IPhone Legacy: End of Feature Phones? Bolaji Ojo 10/18/2011 (24) comments Smartphones like the iPhone are putting an end to the long reign of standard wireless handsets as more OEMs focus on high-margin offerings.
Cars That Are Smarter Than Their Drivers Barbara Jorgensen 10/17/2011 (30) comments If your car can wake you up, change lanes, and even parallel park for you, why sleep, signal, or find a garage? Let the car do it.
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.
Arrow Names Schuck to EMEA Post EBN Newswire 10/17/2011 Post a comment Arrow Electronics said Eric Schuck has been named president of Arrow Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Components.
The 'Leaderless Resistance' Bolaji Ojo 10/17/2011 (9) comments Ignoring the Occupy Wall Street protests isn't smart for businesses and governments worldwide.
Avoiding Another Dotcom Disaster Barbara Jorgensen 10/14/2011 (11) comments Even though a pull-back in VC funding adds to the general malaise around the economy, it could help avert a disaster like the last over-hyped tech bubble.
Kent Resigns as Ramtron CFO EBN Newswire 10/14/2011 Post a comment Ramtron International Corporation said Mark R. Kent resigned as chief financial officer to pursue other opportunities.
HTC: The Stealth Warrior Bolaji Ojo 10/14/2011 (18) comments HTC took rivals in the consumer electronics market by surprise, but to hold its gains the Taiwan company must now fend off hungry rivals.
The Pros & Cons of Exclusivity Barbara Jorgensen 10/13/2011 (4) comments "Available only through selected partners" has a nice ring to it, but does it make sense in the electronics supply chain?
An Inevitable Clash Ken Bradley 10/13/2011 (7) comments The current economic system has expectations that cannot be met by managers, pitting employers against employees and shareholders.
Suntron Closing Texas Facility EBN Newswire 10/13/2011 Post a comment Suntron Corporation said it will close its Sugar Land, Texas, facility once customer production is transferred to other locations in 2012.
Not All Doom & Gloom Barbara Jorgensen 10/12/2011 (15) comments While there is clearly reason for concern, supply chain executives point out electronics is a global industry, and there are regions and markets that continue to grow.
Microsemi Reports Thailand Flood Impact EBN Newswire 10/12/2011 Post a comment Microsemi Corporation said a subcontracted manufacturing facility in Thailand has suspended operations due to damage from recent flooding.
Market for Hard Drives and Other Storage Devices Expands Latest Research 10/12/2011 Post a comment Combined shipments in the second quarter for the three major storage segments of hard disk drives amounted to 248.8 million units, up 4.5 percent from 238.1 million units in the previous quarter
5 Steps to Reducing Design Change Problems Best-Practices 10/12/2011 (19) comments Companies should employ strict documentation control measures to cut problems in the manufacturing process. Here are the necessary steps.
Energy Micro Gets ISO Certification EBN Newswire 10/12/2011 Post a comment Energy Micro gained ISO 9001:2008 registration of its quality management system for the design and manufacture of microcontrollers and RF radios.
ON Suspends Operations in Thailand EBN Newswire 10/12/2011 Post a comment ON Semiconductor said its Sanyo Semiconductor division’s operations in Ayutthaya, Thailand, have been suspended as a result of recent flooding.
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.
Security of Supply in Uncertain Times Barbara Jorgensen 10/11/2011 (1) comment The supply chain is entering a period that is going to test relationships, and it's going to be interesting to see how it plays out.
Strengthening Supply Chain Links Semico Spin 10/11/2011 (1) comment At the recent GSA Semiconductor Ecosystem Summit industry players offer suggestions for resolving problems in the supply chain.
It's a Double-Dip Recession Virtual Vantage 10/11/2011 (15) comments All the signs in the economy are pointing to a double-dip recession in the semiconductor sector.
Remembering Steve Jobs's Apple II Semico Spin 10/11/2011 (19) comments The Apple II was not only Steve Jobs's first successful device, it was also his biggest success because it pointed to what lay ahead.
RIM Needs to Dump the PlayBook Bolaji Ojo 10/10/2011 (18) comments The tablet PC market is a distraction for RIM. It needs to dump the PlayBook for now and rebuild its core Blackberry smartphone business.
OEMs Benefit as Schools Hike Tech Use Logical Link 10/10/2011 (6) comments Students and educational institutions are adopting high-tech products in higher numbers, sparking a wave of educational sales for OEMs.
Paying for the Digital Life Matteo Bertozzi 10/10/2011 (6) comments Do you know how big a digital fingerprint your business is leaving online as part of the cost of transferring operations to the Web?
Steve Jobs Is Gone; Turn the Page Bolaji Ojo 10/10/2011 (18) comments To create the next generation of creative geniuses, the electronics industry must shatter the Jobs myth and develop new leaders.
Savings in Your Backyard Ken Bradley 10/10/2011 (2) comments Electronics equipment makers can easily squeeze out savings from operations by cleaning up their databases and eliminating duplications.
Euro Crisis Cuts Japanese OEMs Both Ways Marc Herman 10/7/2011 (8) comments The European debt crisis offers Japanese OEMs huge cost savings, but it is also cutting into sales due to the expensive yen and weak demand.
Supply Chain Turmoil Looms Bruce Rayner 10/6/2011 (10) comments Despite improvements in inventory management techniques, inaccurate forecasting remains the bane of the IC and electronics market.
Apple: Beyond Steve Jobs Bolaji Ojo 10/6/2011 (38) comments Steve Jobs has died, leaving Apple without the innovative spirit behind its revival. Can the company keep the mystique alive?
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.
Big Blue Cranks Innovation Engine Diane Trommer 10/5/2011 (8) comments Innovation is not a game for startups only as IBM demonstrates with projects that bring together the best brains in semiconductor design.
Estonia: Tech's New Innovation Hub Logical Link 10/5/2011 (6) comments Estonia is forgoing being a tech manufacturing hub and marketing itself as a center for innovation and next-gen product development.
Keeping the Faith With Apple Bolaji Ojo 10/4/2011 (16) comments It's easy to succumb to the idea that a company as successful as Apple is infallible, but no business is without even some minor faults.
450mm: It's Different This Time Malcolm Penn 10/4/2011 (3) comments A different semiconductor industry will emerge in a decade due to profound changes taking place in next-generation wafer production.
When Taking Less Is Better Virtual Vantage 10/3/2011 (4) comments The broker channel offers manufacturers and holders of excess parts the opportunity to transform a potential loss into a reasonable gain.
Developing Messaging for Tech Marketers Savvy Tech Marketing 10/3/2011 (18) comments Here are steps high-tech executives can take to improve the public image of their companies and achieve successful corporate marketing.
HP Needs a Higher Bar for Whitman Bolaji Ojo 10/3/2011 (5) comments HP will pay new CEO Meg Whitman $1 per year, but what investors need is a detailed plan for reviving sales and profit growth at the company.
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Roundup From ECIA Barbara Jorgensen 10/31/2011 (7) comments Some takeaways from the recent conference: The US economy will expand in the second half of this year and next year, and employment is expected to rise moderately this year.
Microchip Offers Thailand Update EBN Newswire 10/28/2011 Post a comment Microchip Technology said its Thailand factories are operating normally and face no imminent danger due to their location.
Why Is Counterfeiting Getting Worse? Bruce Rayner 10/28/2011 (34) comments Counterfeiting is proliferating across the industry underlining the need for increased vigilance by everyone in the industry.
Sager's Flynn Gets Top ECIA Honor EBN Newswire 10/28/2011 Post a comment The Electronic Components Industry Association gave the Gail S. Carter Award to Frank Flynn, president of Sager Electronics.
Demand Is the Alpha Dog, Not Supply Bolaji Ojo 10/28/2011 (24) comments Winning OEMs like Apple sell products for which demand is guaranteed, but losers supply products for which demand is an item on a wish list.
HP Will Keep PC Division EBN Newswire 10/27/2011 Post a comment HP said it has completed its evaluation of alternatives and has decided its its Personal Systems Group will remain part of the company.
So Far, This Downturn Is Different Barbara Jorgensen 10/27/2011 (12) comments Channel partners are not spending a lot of time discussing canceling backlog, taking back parts, and swapping out inventory like they did in 2009.
Mouser Chief Executive Gets ECIA Award EBN Newswire 10/27/2011 (2) comments Glenn Smith, president and CEO of Mouser Electronics, received a Distinguished Service Award from the Electronic Components Industry Association.
Avoiding Inventory Overload Ken Bradley 10/27/2011 (14) comments The best way to avoid the problem of excess inventory is to strike the right balance between pricing and quantity ordered.
Avnet, ARM Launch Software Store EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment Avnet Electronics Marketing and ARM announced the launch of an information and e-commerce Website for the embedded design community.
5 Tips for Setting Up Shop in China Change in the Chain 10/26/2011 (20) comments China is attracting electronics makers, but it is a tough market. Here are some suggestions for setting up there.
Microsemi Updates on Flood Impact EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment Microsemi Corporation updated its expectations for the impact to its business as a result of the continued flooding in Thailand.
Emcore Offers Flood Update EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment Emcore Corporation offered an update on the effects of recent floods in Thailand, including significant impact to the December quarter.
WPG, Monolithic Have Distribution Deal EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment WPG Americas agreed to distribute the complete line of advanced analog and mixed signal semiconductors from Monolithic Power Systems.
Digi-Key Stocking Meder Kits EBN Newswire 10/26/2011 Post a comment Digi-Key Corporation announced the addition of Meder's Reed Sensor and Magnet Design evaluation kits to its product line.
A Real Jobs Bill Bernard J. Gizzi 10/25/2011 (24) comments Congress and the president should honor Steve Jobs by passing a reliable jobs bill to drive technology innovation and save the economy.
Optimizing Engineering Revision Control Best-Practices 10/24/2011 (14) comments Revision control is necessary for several reasons. Don't get caught waiting too long to control your company's engineering documents.
Thai Floods Devastate Supply Chain Marc Herman 10/21/2011 (25) comments Flooding has affected two large high-tech industrial parks: Bang Pa-in Industrial Park and Navanakorn Industrial Park, where entire assembly lines are under water.
Big Blue's Near-Term Sales vs. Long-Term Strategy Logical Link 10/21/2011 (9) comments IBM, in the face of much criticism, has consistently created new opportunities for itself and willingly walked away from low-margin business that no longer made sense.
Tracking Conflict Minerals Bruce Rayner 10/20/2011 (17) comments SEC plans to start enforcing reporting requirements for conflict minerals. Is your company ready with sourcing information?
Maxim to Use e2v Program EBN Newswire 10/20/2011 Post a comment Maxim Integrated Products and e2v aerospace and defense reached an agreement to extend the life of a variety of Maxim ICs.
Watching Innovation Happen Barbara Jorgensen 10/19/2011 (10) comments Watching the design process can only help the electronics purchasing community – if nothing else, buyers can get a better idea of what engineers are thinking.
Mouser Becomes TI National Distributor EBN Newswire 10/19/2011 Post a comment Mouser Electronics said it is an authorized global distributor for the complete portfolio of National products from Texas Instruments.
Six Takeaways From Intel's Q3 Results Bolaji Ojo 10/19/2011 (13) comments Intel's results show the PC market is changing, inventories are under control, firms are hiring, and the industry is (still) flush with cash.
Intel Beats Q3 Forecast, Shares Soar Bolaji Ojo 10/19/2011 (6) comments Intel exceeded third quarter forecasts and dispelled worries that sales of microprocessor could be hurt by rising demand for tablets PCs.
Orion, Heilind Have Distribution Pact EBN Newswire 10/19/2011 Post a comment Orion Fans has partnered with Heilind Electronics to provide thermal management products for the electromechanical component market.
Are You Ready for a 'Second Screen'? Barbara Jorgensen 10/18/2011 (30) comments Even in developing markets, a $38 tablet is astounding. But in the tablet market, your second screen is more likely to be last year's model.
Digi-Key Stocking ECS Crystals EBN Newswire 10/18/2011 Post a comment Digi-Key Corporation announced the addition of ECS Inc.’s HC-46X and CSM-3X series thru-hole and SMD crystals to its inventory.
Avnet Stocking New TI Products EBN Newswire 10/18/2011 Post a comment Avnet Express is stocking Texas Instruments’ recently released Simple Switcher nano power modules and regulators.
IPhone Legacy: End of Feature Phones? Bolaji Ojo 10/18/2011 (24) comments Smartphones like the iPhone are putting an end to the long reign of standard wireless handsets as more OEMs focus on high-margin offerings.
Cars That Are Smarter Than Their Drivers Barbara Jorgensen 10/17/2011 (30) comments If your car can wake you up, change lanes, and even parallel park for you, why sleep, signal, or find a garage? Let the car do it.
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.
Arrow Names Schuck to EMEA Post EBN Newswire 10/17/2011 Post a comment Arrow Electronics said Eric Schuck has been named president of Arrow Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Components.
The 'Leaderless Resistance' Bolaji Ojo 10/17/2011 (9) comments Ignoring the Occupy Wall Street protests isn't smart for businesses and governments worldwide.
Avoiding Another Dotcom Disaster Barbara Jorgensen 10/14/2011 (11) comments Even though a pull-back in VC funding adds to the general malaise around the economy, it could help avert a disaster like the last over-hyped tech bubble.
Kent Resigns as Ramtron CFO EBN Newswire 10/14/2011 Post a comment Ramtron International Corporation said Mark R. Kent resigned as chief financial officer to pursue other opportunities.
HTC: The Stealth Warrior Bolaji Ojo 10/14/2011 (18) comments HTC took rivals in the consumer electronics market by surprise, but to hold its gains the Taiwan company must now fend off hungry rivals.
The Pros & Cons of Exclusivity Barbara Jorgensen 10/13/2011 (4) comments "Available only through selected partners" has a nice ring to it, but does it make sense in the electronics supply chain?
An Inevitable Clash Ken Bradley 10/13/2011 (7) comments The current economic system has expectations that cannot be met by managers, pitting employers against employees and shareholders.
Suntron Closing Texas Facility EBN Newswire 10/13/2011 Post a comment Suntron Corporation said it will close its Sugar Land, Texas, facility once customer production is transferred to other locations in 2012.
Not All Doom & Gloom Barbara Jorgensen 10/12/2011 (15) comments While there is clearly reason for concern, supply chain executives point out electronics is a global industry, and there are regions and markets that continue to grow.
Microsemi Reports Thailand Flood Impact EBN Newswire 10/12/2011 Post a comment Microsemi Corporation said a subcontracted manufacturing facility in Thailand has suspended operations due to damage from recent flooding.
Market for Hard Drives and Other Storage Devices Expands Latest Research 10/12/2011 Post a comment Combined shipments in the second quarter for the three major storage segments of hard disk drives amounted to 248.8 million units, up 4.5 percent from 238.1 million units in the previous quarter
5 Steps to Reducing Design Change Problems Best-Practices 10/12/2011 (19) comments Companies should employ strict documentation control measures to cut problems in the manufacturing process. Here are the necessary steps.
Energy Micro Gets ISO Certification EBN Newswire 10/12/2011 Post a comment Energy Micro gained ISO 9001:2008 registration of its quality management system for the design and manufacture of microcontrollers and RF radios.
ON Suspends Operations in Thailand EBN Newswire 10/12/2011 Post a comment ON Semiconductor said its Sanyo Semiconductor division’s operations in Ayutthaya, Thailand, have been suspended as a result of recent flooding.
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.
Security of Supply in Uncertain Times Barbara Jorgensen 10/11/2011 (1) comment The supply chain is entering a period that is going to test relationships, and it's going to be interesting to see how it plays out.
Strengthening Supply Chain Links Semico Spin 10/11/2011 (1) comment At the recent GSA Semiconductor Ecosystem Summit industry players offer suggestions for resolving problems in the supply chain.
It's a Double-Dip Recession Virtual Vantage 10/11/2011 (15) comments All the signs in the economy are pointing to a double-dip recession in the semiconductor sector.
Remembering Steve Jobs's Apple II Semico Spin 10/11/2011 (19) comments The Apple II was not only Steve Jobs's first successful device, it was also his biggest success because it pointed to what lay ahead.
RIM Needs to Dump the PlayBook Bolaji Ojo 10/10/2011 (18) comments The tablet PC market is a distraction for RIM. It needs to dump the PlayBook for now and rebuild its core Blackberry smartphone business.
OEMs Benefit as Schools Hike Tech Use Logical Link 10/10/2011 (6) comments Students and educational institutions are adopting high-tech products in higher numbers, sparking a wave of educational sales for OEMs.
Paying for the Digital Life Matteo Bertozzi 10/10/2011 (6) comments Do you know how big a digital fingerprint your business is leaving online as part of the cost of transferring operations to the Web?
Steve Jobs Is Gone; Turn the Page Bolaji Ojo 10/10/2011 (18) comments To create the next generation of creative geniuses, the electronics industry must shatter the Jobs myth and develop new leaders.
Savings in Your Backyard Ken Bradley 10/10/2011 (2) comments Electronics equipment makers can easily squeeze out savings from operations by cleaning up their databases and eliminating duplications.
Euro Crisis Cuts Japanese OEMs Both Ways Marc Herman 10/7/2011 (8) comments The European debt crisis offers Japanese OEMs huge cost savings, but it is also cutting into sales due to the expensive yen and weak demand.
Supply Chain Turmoil Looms Bruce Rayner 10/6/2011 (10) comments Despite improvements in inventory management techniques, inaccurate forecasting remains the bane of the IC and electronics market.
Apple: Beyond Steve Jobs Bolaji Ojo 10/6/2011 (38) comments Steve Jobs has died, leaving Apple without the innovative spirit behind its revival. Can the company keep the mystique alive?
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.
Big Blue Cranks Innovation Engine Diane Trommer 10/5/2011 (8) comments Innovation is not a game for startups only as IBM demonstrates with projects that bring together the best brains in semiconductor design.
Estonia: Tech's New Innovation Hub Logical Link 10/5/2011 (6) comments Estonia is forgoing being a tech manufacturing hub and marketing itself as a center for innovation and next-gen product development.
Keeping the Faith With Apple Bolaji Ojo 10/4/2011 (16) comments It's easy to succumb to the idea that a company as successful as Apple is infallible, but no business is without even some minor faults.
450mm: It's Different This Time Malcolm Penn 10/4/2011 (3) comments A different semiconductor industry will emerge in a decade due to profound changes taking place in next-generation wafer production.
When Taking Less Is Better Virtual Vantage 10/3/2011 (4) comments The broker channel offers manufacturers and holders of excess parts the opportunity to transform a potential loss into a reasonable gain.
Developing Messaging for Tech Marketers Savvy Tech Marketing 10/3/2011 (18) comments Here are steps high-tech executives can take to improve the public image of their companies and achieve successful corporate marketing.
HP Needs a Higher Bar for Whitman Bolaji Ojo 10/3/2011 (5) comments HP will pay new CEO Meg Whitman $1 per year, but what investors need is a detailed plan for reviving sales and profit growth at the company.
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.
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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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