LED Supply and Demand Picture for 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/31/2010 (9) comments In response to surging demand for LED TVs, component makers hiked production but the resulting oversupply is forcing down prices
MaxLinear Names CFO EBN Newswire 12/30/2010 Post a comment Adam C. Spice joins MaxLinear, bringing significant financial management and corporate development experience
What not to look for in 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/28/2010 (13) comments If high-tech companies do not adopt sustainability policies in supply chain, governments will in future mandate something they may not like
How counterfeits enter the gray market Barbara Jorgensen 12/27/2010 (18) comments The ITC details how counterfeit products enter the electronic market and why it's sometimes difficult to detect fake or substandard parts
The Case for Distribution's Open Market Gene Fontaine 12/27/2010 (7) comments The open market shifts excess parts to areas of high demand and helps to ensure the supply chain does not get engulfed in chaos and red ink
ADI Wins In MEMS Patent Case EBN Newswire 12/27/2010 Post a comment The US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled decisively in favor of Analog Devices in its lawsuit against Knowles Electronics
Rambus, Renesas in Patent Pact EBN Newswire 12/27/2010 Post a comment This agreement covers the use of Rambus patented innovations in a broad range of logic IC products offered by Renesas Electronics
Mixed Signals for EMS in 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/23/2010 (5) comments So far, publicly traded EMS companies seem more optimistic about 2011 than some analysts, who caution differences in regional growth projections and a challenging procurement environment might dampen sales growth for next year
Customer Expectations Haven't Changed Barbara Jorgensen 12/22/2010 (20) comments 'Many companies find it easy to delight customers – if they give everything away for free and provide 24x7 personal attention'
The Value of Partnerships Phil Sansone 12/22/2010 (11) comments Strong partnerships with suppliers and customers propelled Avnet to more than $20 billion in annual sales from only $1 million in 1956
Market Opportunities in REE Recycling Barbara Jorgensen 12/21/2010 (8) comments As the use of rare-earth elements increases in vehicles and other common technologies, recycled content could become valuable as a secondary source on the market, which can ease periods of tight supply
Get Ready for the Post-PC Era Bolaji Ojo 12/21/2010 (17) comments What will the post-PC world look like? And what are the implications for the supply chain, OEMs, suppliers, distributors, and EMS providers?
A Gray Market for Electronics Marc Herman 12/21/2010 (16) comments In Asia, legal, semi-legal, and counterfeit products change hands as sellers match products with their customers' limited purchasing power
Powering the Nissan Leaf, Part 2 Semico Spin 12/20/2010 (8) comments Semico reviews the charging mechanism and battery in the Nissan Leaf and explores options for charging the vehicle at home
Behind the Dividend Debate Barbara Jorgensen 12/17/2010 (5) comments In the past few months we've seen a flurry of announcements that tech companies are paying dividends to their shareholders. I recently got a look into some of the deliberations behind the dividend decision and found them to be enlightening
FedEx Corp. Reports Q2 Earnings EBN Newswire 12/17/2010 Post a comment Excluding certain charges, second quarter earnings were $1.16 per diluted share, compared to $1.10 per diluted share a year ago
Acer Names New Pan-America Ops Chief EBN Newswire 12/17/2010 (2) comments Emmanuel Fromont, current VP of the EMEA Packard Bell Division, will be appointed as the new Corp. VP & President of Pan America Ops
Avnet to Analysts: Reasons for Continued Optimism Barbara Jorgensen 12/16/2010 (5) comments Reading signals from both suppliers and customers is often a matter of survival in the electronics distribution channel. Avnet, which has more than 600 suppliers and hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide, sees a period of sustained growth for the industry
MPU: Where a 1% Share Loss Signals Crisis Bolaji Ojo 12/16/2010 (9) comments In the AMD-Intel processor war, just one percentage point share loss can ignite price cuts and talk of declining technological competitiveness
6 Myths of Semiconductor Manufacturing Bolaji Ojo 12/15/2010 (8) comments An industry veteran is casting doubts on assumptions for outsourcing manufacturing and the adoption of fabless systems by chipmakers
Smart Appliances Are Coming, But Where's the Smart Grid? Barbara Jorgensen 12/15/2010 (19) comments GE plans to ship smart washers and dryers by the end of 2011. Although consumers can buy these products, their potential will not be realized until markets agree on a smart grid communications standard
ITC: US IP Remains at Risk in China Barbara Jorgensen 12/14/2010 (5) comments The nearly 200-page report from the US International Trade Commission measures the financial losses associated with IP infringement and attempts to quantify the impact counterfeiting has on economic competitiveness
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
The Global Currency Conundrum R. Scott Raynovich 12/13/2010 (10) comments The great conundrum of the global markets at the moment is how to cope with growing economic dichotomies, particularly with regard to currency movements and how they relate to global trade
Forecast: More Deal-Making in 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/13/2010 (7) comments A number of macroeconomic trends, including the availability of attractive debt financing and stronger valuations for corporate assets, have set the stage for more corporate M&A activity in 2011
Methode Reports Q2 FY 2011 Results EBN Newswire 12/10/2010 Post a comment Methode's Q2 fiscal 2011 net sales increased $8.1 million, or 8.2 percent, to $106.6 million from $98.5 million in Q2 of fiscal 2010
The Ghost of Options Past Barbara Jorgensen 12/9/2010 (6) comments Tech companies contested an accounting change that required stock options to be charged against earnings, arguing that it would hurt employee morale and increase employee turnover
A New PC OEM, a Tired Business Model Bruce Gain 12/9/2010 (9) comments French startup Jolicloud is launching a netbook it says offers Intel's Atom dual-core n550 in a box that retails for less than competing PCs – because it does not run Windows as its operating system
Franchises Fill In the Gaps Barbara Jorgensen 12/8/2010 (6) comments While global franchises are becoming more popular, geographic gaps still exist. Suppliers increasingly are filling in those gaps by expanding existing distribution agreements into multiple regions
Deal Would Settle Semtech Suit EBN Newswire 12/8/2010 Post a comment Semtech has agreed in principle to settle all claims associated with a suit regarding its stock option accounting practices
Band-Aids & Better Solutions Barbara Jorgensen 12/8/2010 (6) comments The government and industry have a made a couple of moves within the past two weeks in the interest of protecting the supply chain: UPS is requiring ID; and the US government has seized more than 80 Websites. Neither is a permanent solution
DCA Expectations & Predictions for 2011 Michael Kirschner 12/8/2010 (3) comments Expect two more lists of substances of very high concern from the European Union that you will have to disclose; and guidance from the Securities & Exchange Commission on how public companies can meet the annual conflict minerals reporting requirements
Fab Capacity Up In 2010 Latest Research 12/8/2010 (3) comments SEMI predicts 8 percent annual growth in installed fab capacity for 2010 and 2011 and about 9 percent for 2012
Cargo Security Measures Expanded Barbara Jorgensen 12/7/2010 (10) comments Consumers who ship through any retail location and do not have a pre-printed shipping label attached will have to present a government-issued photo ID or they will not be allowed to use UPS services
PCs Stage a Rebound, Boosting IC Sales Bolaji Ojo 12/7/2010 (9) comments PCs still account for almost one third of global semiconductor sales despite the surge in demand for smartphones and tablet devices
U.S. LCD TV Market Dips Latest Research 12/7/2010 (10) comments U.S. shipments of LCD TVs are expected to decrease on an annual basis for the first time in history in 2010, iSuppli reports
The Bucket Test Bolaji Ojo 12/7/2010 (4) comments The best products and services are so distinct, competitors find them extremely difficult to replicate. Do your products qualify?
Do You Flip? Laurie Sullivan 12/6/2010 (19) comments What will your customers say on camera, given the opportunity, and how could you use this to promote sales and marketing efforts?
LEDs Are Set to Take Over Lighting R. Scott Raynovich 12/3/2010 (14) comments LED sales are surging, with some forecasting the technology could overtake older forms of lighting and boost revenues at chip suppliers
Consumer Sales Rebound in 2010 Latest Research 12/3/2010 (2) comments Revenue for consumer electronics in 2010 is projected to reach $340.4 billion, up 6.2 percent from $320.7 billion last year
Chip Execs Bullish on 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/3/2010 (9) comments Seventy-eight percent of chip executives expect that revenue will grow by more than 5 percent next year; 29 percent predict workforce growth greater than 5 percent
Global Chip Sales Flat in Oct. EBN Newswire 12/3/2010 Post a comment The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that worldwide semiconductor sales in October were $26.3 billion
Values Up or Prices Down Ken Bradley 12/2/2010 (6) comments Component suppliers must add value to their products, or aggressive buyers will drive down prices they are willing to pay for such parts
Positive Signs From the US Manufacturing Industry Barbara Jorgensen 12/1/2010 (9) comments Of the 18 US manufacturing sectors covered by the Institute of Supply Management, 10 are reporting growth in November, led by computer and electronic products
Motorola Solutions Names New Board EBN Newswire 12/1/2010 Post a comment On Jan. 4, Motorola will change its name to Motorola Solutions and begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MSI
LED Supply and Demand Picture for 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/31/2010 (9) comments In response to surging demand for LED TVs, component makers hiked production but the resulting oversupply is forcing down prices
MaxLinear Names CFO EBN Newswire 12/30/2010 Post a comment Adam C. Spice joins MaxLinear, bringing significant financial management and corporate development experience
What not to look for in 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/28/2010 (13) comments If high-tech companies do not adopt sustainability policies in supply chain, governments will in future mandate something they may not like
How counterfeits enter the gray market Barbara Jorgensen 12/27/2010 (18) comments The ITC details how counterfeit products enter the electronic market and why it's sometimes difficult to detect fake or substandard parts
The Case for Distribution's Open Market Gene Fontaine 12/27/2010 (7) comments The open market shifts excess parts to areas of high demand and helps to ensure the supply chain does not get engulfed in chaos and red ink
ADI Wins In MEMS Patent Case EBN Newswire 12/27/2010 Post a comment The US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled decisively in favor of Analog Devices in its lawsuit against Knowles Electronics
Rambus, Renesas in Patent Pact EBN Newswire 12/27/2010 Post a comment This agreement covers the use of Rambus patented innovations in a broad range of logic IC products offered by Renesas Electronics
Mixed Signals for EMS in 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/23/2010 (5) comments So far, publicly traded EMS companies seem more optimistic about 2011 than some analysts, who caution differences in regional growth projections and a challenging procurement environment might dampen sales growth for next year
Customer Expectations Haven't Changed Barbara Jorgensen 12/22/2010 (20) comments 'Many companies find it easy to delight customers – if they give everything away for free and provide 24x7 personal attention'
The Value of Partnerships Phil Sansone 12/22/2010 (11) comments Strong partnerships with suppliers and customers propelled Avnet to more than $20 billion in annual sales from only $1 million in 1956
Market Opportunities in REE Recycling Barbara Jorgensen 12/21/2010 (8) comments As the use of rare-earth elements increases in vehicles and other common technologies, recycled content could become valuable as a secondary source on the market, which can ease periods of tight supply
Get Ready for the Post-PC Era Bolaji Ojo 12/21/2010 (17) comments What will the post-PC world look like? And what are the implications for the supply chain, OEMs, suppliers, distributors, and EMS providers?
A Gray Market for Electronics Marc Herman 12/21/2010 (16) comments In Asia, legal, semi-legal, and counterfeit products change hands as sellers match products with their customers' limited purchasing power
Powering the Nissan Leaf, Part 2 Semico Spin 12/20/2010 (8) comments Semico reviews the charging mechanism and battery in the Nissan Leaf and explores options for charging the vehicle at home
Behind the Dividend Debate Barbara Jorgensen 12/17/2010 (5) comments In the past few months we've seen a flurry of announcements that tech companies are paying dividends to their shareholders. I recently got a look into some of the deliberations behind the dividend decision and found them to be enlightening
FedEx Corp. Reports Q2 Earnings EBN Newswire 12/17/2010 Post a comment Excluding certain charges, second quarter earnings were $1.16 per diluted share, compared to $1.10 per diluted share a year ago
Acer Names New Pan-America Ops Chief EBN Newswire 12/17/2010 (2) comments Emmanuel Fromont, current VP of the EMEA Packard Bell Division, will be appointed as the new Corp. VP & President of Pan America Ops
Avnet to Analysts: Reasons for Continued Optimism Barbara Jorgensen 12/16/2010 (5) comments Reading signals from both suppliers and customers is often a matter of survival in the electronics distribution channel. Avnet, which has more than 600 suppliers and hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide, sees a period of sustained growth for the industry
MPU: Where a 1% Share Loss Signals Crisis Bolaji Ojo 12/16/2010 (9) comments In the AMD-Intel processor war, just one percentage point share loss can ignite price cuts and talk of declining technological competitiveness
6 Myths of Semiconductor Manufacturing Bolaji Ojo 12/15/2010 (8) comments An industry veteran is casting doubts on assumptions for outsourcing manufacturing and the adoption of fabless systems by chipmakers
Smart Appliances Are Coming, But Where's the Smart Grid? Barbara Jorgensen 12/15/2010 (19) comments GE plans to ship smart washers and dryers by the end of 2011. Although consumers can buy these products, their potential will not be realized until markets agree on a smart grid communications standard
ITC: US IP Remains at Risk in China Barbara Jorgensen 12/14/2010 (5) comments The nearly 200-page report from the US International Trade Commission measures the financial losses associated with IP infringement and attempts to quantify the impact counterfeiting has on economic competitiveness
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
The Global Currency Conundrum R. Scott Raynovich 12/13/2010 (10) comments The great conundrum of the global markets at the moment is how to cope with growing economic dichotomies, particularly with regard to currency movements and how they relate to global trade
Forecast: More Deal-Making in 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/13/2010 (7) comments A number of macroeconomic trends, including the availability of attractive debt financing and stronger valuations for corporate assets, have set the stage for more corporate M&A activity in 2011
Methode Reports Q2 FY 2011 Results EBN Newswire 12/10/2010 Post a comment Methode's Q2 fiscal 2011 net sales increased $8.1 million, or 8.2 percent, to $106.6 million from $98.5 million in Q2 of fiscal 2010
The Ghost of Options Past Barbara Jorgensen 12/9/2010 (6) comments Tech companies contested an accounting change that required stock options to be charged against earnings, arguing that it would hurt employee morale and increase employee turnover
A New PC OEM, a Tired Business Model Bruce Gain 12/9/2010 (9) comments French startup Jolicloud is launching a netbook it says offers Intel's Atom dual-core n550 in a box that retails for less than competing PCs – because it does not run Windows as its operating system
Franchises Fill In the Gaps Barbara Jorgensen 12/8/2010 (6) comments While global franchises are becoming more popular, geographic gaps still exist. Suppliers increasingly are filling in those gaps by expanding existing distribution agreements into multiple regions
Deal Would Settle Semtech Suit EBN Newswire 12/8/2010 Post a comment Semtech has agreed in principle to settle all claims associated with a suit regarding its stock option accounting practices
Band-Aids & Better Solutions Barbara Jorgensen 12/8/2010 (6) comments The government and industry have a made a couple of moves within the past two weeks in the interest of protecting the supply chain: UPS is requiring ID; and the US government has seized more than 80 Websites. Neither is a permanent solution
DCA Expectations & Predictions for 2011 Michael Kirschner 12/8/2010 (3) comments Expect two more lists of substances of very high concern from the European Union that you will have to disclose; and guidance from the Securities & Exchange Commission on how public companies can meet the annual conflict minerals reporting requirements
Fab Capacity Up In 2010 Latest Research 12/8/2010 (3) comments SEMI predicts 8 percent annual growth in installed fab capacity for 2010 and 2011 and about 9 percent for 2012
Cargo Security Measures Expanded Barbara Jorgensen 12/7/2010 (10) comments Consumers who ship through any retail location and do not have a pre-printed shipping label attached will have to present a government-issued photo ID or they will not be allowed to use UPS services
PCs Stage a Rebound, Boosting IC Sales Bolaji Ojo 12/7/2010 (9) comments PCs still account for almost one third of global semiconductor sales despite the surge in demand for smartphones and tablet devices
U.S. LCD TV Market Dips Latest Research 12/7/2010 (10) comments U.S. shipments of LCD TVs are expected to decrease on an annual basis for the first time in history in 2010, iSuppli reports
The Bucket Test Bolaji Ojo 12/7/2010 (4) comments The best products and services are so distinct, competitors find them extremely difficult to replicate. Do your products qualify?
Do You Flip? Laurie Sullivan 12/6/2010 (19) comments What will your customers say on camera, given the opportunity, and how could you use this to promote sales and marketing efforts?
LEDs Are Set to Take Over Lighting R. Scott Raynovich 12/3/2010 (14) comments LED sales are surging, with some forecasting the technology could overtake older forms of lighting and boost revenues at chip suppliers
Consumer Sales Rebound in 2010 Latest Research 12/3/2010 (2) comments Revenue for consumer electronics in 2010 is projected to reach $340.4 billion, up 6.2 percent from $320.7 billion last year
Chip Execs Bullish on 2011 Barbara Jorgensen 12/3/2010 (9) comments Seventy-eight percent of chip executives expect that revenue will grow by more than 5 percent next year; 29 percent predict workforce growth greater than 5 percent
Global Chip Sales Flat in Oct. EBN Newswire 12/3/2010 Post a comment The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that worldwide semiconductor sales in October were $26.3 billion
Values Up or Prices Down Ken Bradley 12/2/2010 (6) comments Component suppliers must add value to their products, or aggressive buyers will drive down prices they are willing to pay for such parts
Positive Signs From the US Manufacturing Industry Barbara Jorgensen 12/1/2010 (9) comments Of the 18 US manufacturing sectors covered by the Institute of Supply Management, 10 are reporting growth in November, led by computer and electronic products
Motorola Solutions Names New Board EBN Newswire 12/1/2010 Post a comment On Jan. 4, Motorola will change its name to Motorola Solutions and begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MSI
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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