Top 25 Global Components Distributors Brian Fuller 5/13/2013 (4) comments Our Top 25 Global Electronics Component Distributors list shows not too much changed amid the electronic components distribution
landscape in 2012.
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.
New Survey Reveals Persistent Supply Chain Problems At the Source 5/3/2013 Post a comment While some parts of the high-tech supply chain network can be improved by implementing policies and procedures, other parts of the network are beyond the control of even the most skilled supply chain executive.
Recovery Programs: Turning Gray to Green Unchaining Supply 4/22/2013 (8) comments For many companies in the supply chain, selling excess or aging products into unauthorized channels for pennies on the dollar makes sense.
The FedEx-UPS Duopoly Brian Fuller 4/19/2013 (5) comments The two biggest ground shippers in North America raise prices seemingly annually, which can hurt small to midsized components companies that can't absorb or pass on the increases.
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.
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.
IDEA-QMS-9090: Development & Key Processes The Big IDEA 4/8/2013 Post a comment IDEA-QMS-9090 took more than 24 months to develop and clearly holds independent distributors accountable for delivering quality each and every time.
RFID Sparks New Supply Chain Demand Best-Practices 4/3/2013 (9) comments RFID makes it possible not only to increase the quantity and types of products streaming through the supply chain, but also to build higher-level products and services.
Infographic: Conflict Minerals Trail Brian Fuller 3/12/2013 (1) comment Manufacturers have a year to disclose conflict minerals used to the government. Here's a graphical look at the situation.
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.
With Counterfeit Components, Buyer Beware Anne Ting 3/1/2013 (4) comments With the increase of counterfeit electronics in the distribution chain, it is clear that many of these high-risk suppliers are employing increasingly sophisticated techniques to pass off fake components.
Dueling Swords in EMS market Bolaji Ojo 2/22/2013 (7) comments With margins extremely tight, contract manufacturers are learning to dump some contracts while expanding services in other areas.
Major Sourcing Shifts Coming in Next 5 Years Change in the Chain 2/19/2013 (15) comments It’s critical for high-tech companies to continually examine their sourcing strategies; here are some significant trends to consider today.
PLM: High Tech's Billion-Dollar Lever Kevin Prendeville 2/15/2013 (5) comments Product life-cycle management can help companies better manage and improve design and production processes, thereby increasing the probability of success.
Who's at the Heart of the Supply Chain? Bolaji Ojo 2/12/2013 (7) comments By moving to the core of the industry and offerings services that keep the system humming, a group within the electronics market has rendered irrelevant the question of ownership and control of the supply chain.
Time to Focus on Returns Change in the Chain 1/29/2013 (5) comments Without a good returns management policy, manufacturers can see their costs go up unnecessarily. A logistics expert can help.
USPS: Courier Extraordinaire The Sanity Clause 1/23/2013 (4) comments The US Postal Service continues to deliver great service even though it's been hobbled by Congressional mandates.
McLendon Takes Reins at Allied Barbara Jorgensen 1/17/2013 (1) comment Like other catalogue distributors, Allied is moving beyond the catalogue model and taking the "multichannel" approach to distribution.
Alliance Sensors Partners With Marposs EBN Newswire 1/11/2013 Post a comment Marposs Red Crown analog pencil gauging probes and Digi Crown digital probes, modules, and systems are widely used in automotive, aerospace, and medical QC test stands
More Pi From Element14 EBN Newswire 1/8/2013 Post a comment Element14 has announced it has signed a new distribution contract with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to sell the credit-card sized computer around the world
Freescale Kits Available at Mouser EBN Newswire 1/7/2013 Post a comment The Freescale i.MX 6 series of applications processors unleashes a scalable multicore platform that includes single-, dual- and quad-core families based on the ARM Cortex-A9 architecture
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.
Sourcing Challenges for End-of-Life Parts Supply Chain Intelligence 1/3/2013 (1) comment The unique challenges posed by end-of-life parts in manufacturing necessitate partnerships between open market suppliers and OEMs.
Ready or Not, RoHS 2 Takes Effect January 2 Ken Manchen 12/27/2012 (29) comments This new version will expand coverage to all electrical and electronic equipment, require special marking of finished goods and more compliance documentation, and increase penalties for non-compliance.
Finding & Securing Hard-to-Find Parts Barbara Jorgensen 12/21/2012 (9) comments OEMs, component makers, distributors, and supply chain partners must collaborate to resolve challenges related to procuring scarce parts.
The Design Is Done: Now What? Barbara Jorgensen 12/20/2012 (17) comments For a successful product launch, other departments and groups must get involved well before the design engineers complete their task.
Introduce More Products Without Raising Risk Unchaining Supply 12/20/2012 (2) comments A well-planned master distribution strategy can reduce the inherent inventory risk in promoting three, four, or more NPI packages within the channel.
Turning Ordinary to Great Ken Bradley 12/19/2012 (3) comments The recipe for turning an ordinary purchasing department into a great one is simple: start negotiating.
Reversal of Fortune: Really? News of the Day 12/18/2012 (7) comments Nothing has exactly signaled a yearend run on semiconductor inventory, but the industry could expect a more balanced picture than the one IHS offers.
Mouser and Marquardt Ink Global Deal EBN Newswire 12/13/2012 Post a comment Some of Marquardt’s innovations include the first German-made snap-action switch, the first electronic systems for power tools, and the first specialty rocker and snap-action switches for the automotive market
John Denslinger Named ECIA President & CEO EBN Newswire 12/12/2012 Post a comment Denslinger will assume his position beginning January 1 and guide ECIA through the final stages of combining ECA and NEDA into a single trade association
Top 25 Global Components Distributors Brian Fuller 5/13/2013 (4) comments Our Top 25 Global Electronics Component Distributors list shows not too much changed amid the electronic components distribution
landscape in 2012.
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.
New Survey Reveals Persistent Supply Chain Problems At the Source 5/3/2013 Post a comment While some parts of the high-tech supply chain network can be improved by implementing policies and procedures, other parts of the network are beyond the control of even the most skilled supply chain executive.
Recovery Programs: Turning Gray to Green Unchaining Supply 4/22/2013 (8) comments For many companies in the supply chain, selling excess or aging products into unauthorized channels for pennies on the dollar makes sense.
The FedEx-UPS Duopoly Brian Fuller 4/19/2013 (5) comments The two biggest ground shippers in North America raise prices seemingly annually, which can hurt small to midsized components companies that can't absorb or pass on the increases.
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.
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.
IDEA-QMS-9090: Development & Key Processes The Big IDEA 4/8/2013 Post a comment IDEA-QMS-9090 took more than 24 months to develop and clearly holds independent distributors accountable for delivering quality each and every time.
RFID Sparks New Supply Chain Demand Best-Practices 4/3/2013 (9) comments RFID makes it possible not only to increase the quantity and types of products streaming through the supply chain, but also to build higher-level products and services.
Infographic: Conflict Minerals Trail Brian Fuller 3/12/2013 (1) comment Manufacturers have a year to disclose conflict minerals used to the government. Here's a graphical look at the situation.
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.
With Counterfeit Components, Buyer Beware Anne Ting 3/1/2013 (4) comments With the increase of counterfeit electronics in the distribution chain, it is clear that many of these high-risk suppliers are employing increasingly sophisticated techniques to pass off fake components.
Dueling Swords in EMS market Bolaji Ojo 2/22/2013 (7) comments With margins extremely tight, contract manufacturers are learning to dump some contracts while expanding services in other areas.
Major Sourcing Shifts Coming in Next 5 Years Change in the Chain 2/19/2013 (15) comments It’s critical for high-tech companies to continually examine their sourcing strategies; here are some significant trends to consider today.
PLM: High Tech's Billion-Dollar Lever Kevin Prendeville 2/15/2013 (5) comments Product life-cycle management can help companies better manage and improve design and production processes, thereby increasing the probability of success.
Who's at the Heart of the Supply Chain? Bolaji Ojo 2/12/2013 (7) comments By moving to the core of the industry and offerings services that keep the system humming, a group within the electronics market has rendered irrelevant the question of ownership and control of the supply chain.
Time to Focus on Returns Change in the Chain 1/29/2013 (5) comments Without a good returns management policy, manufacturers can see their costs go up unnecessarily. A logistics expert can help.
USPS: Courier Extraordinaire The Sanity Clause 1/23/2013 (4) comments The US Postal Service continues to deliver great service even though it's been hobbled by Congressional mandates.
McLendon Takes Reins at Allied Barbara Jorgensen 1/17/2013 (1) comment Like other catalogue distributors, Allied is moving beyond the catalogue model and taking the "multichannel" approach to distribution.
Alliance Sensors Partners With Marposs EBN Newswire 1/11/2013 Post a comment Marposs Red Crown analog pencil gauging probes and Digi Crown digital probes, modules, and systems are widely used in automotive, aerospace, and medical QC test stands
More Pi From Element14 EBN Newswire 1/8/2013 Post a comment Element14 has announced it has signed a new distribution contract with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to sell the credit-card sized computer around the world
Freescale Kits Available at Mouser EBN Newswire 1/7/2013 Post a comment The Freescale i.MX 6 series of applications processors unleashes a scalable multicore platform that includes single-, dual- and quad-core families based on the ARM Cortex-A9 architecture
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.
Sourcing Challenges for End-of-Life Parts Supply Chain Intelligence 1/3/2013 (1) comment The unique challenges posed by end-of-life parts in manufacturing necessitate partnerships between open market suppliers and OEMs.
Ready or Not, RoHS 2 Takes Effect January 2 Ken Manchen 12/27/2012 (29) comments This new version will expand coverage to all electrical and electronic equipment, require special marking of finished goods and more compliance documentation, and increase penalties for non-compliance.
Finding & Securing Hard-to-Find Parts Barbara Jorgensen 12/21/2012 (9) comments OEMs, component makers, distributors, and supply chain partners must collaborate to resolve challenges related to procuring scarce parts.
The Design Is Done: Now What? Barbara Jorgensen 12/20/2012 (17) comments For a successful product launch, other departments and groups must get involved well before the design engineers complete their task.
Introduce More Products Without Raising Risk Unchaining Supply 12/20/2012 (2) comments A well-planned master distribution strategy can reduce the inherent inventory risk in promoting three, four, or more NPI packages within the channel.
Turning Ordinary to Great Ken Bradley 12/19/2012 (3) comments The recipe for turning an ordinary purchasing department into a great one is simple: start negotiating.
Reversal of Fortune: Really? News of the Day 12/18/2012 (7) comments Nothing has exactly signaled a yearend run on semiconductor inventory, but the industry could expect a more balanced picture than the one IHS offers.
Mouser and Marquardt Ink Global Deal EBN Newswire 12/13/2012 Post a comment Some of Marquardt’s innovations include the first German-made snap-action switch, the first electronic systems for power tools, and the first specialty rocker and snap-action switches for the automotive market
John Denslinger Named ECIA President & CEO EBN Newswire 12/12/2012 Post a comment Denslinger will assume his position beginning January 1 and guide ECIA through the final stages of combining ECA and NEDA into a single trade association
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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