Grading the Chain: Atmel CEO Steven Laub Brian Fuller 4/3/2013 (1) comment The head of one of the industry's venerable microcontroller companies talks about turning around a battleship and what he wants from the supply chain.
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.
ST-Ericsson Break-Up Fallout Logical Link 3/22/2013 (12) comments The ST-Ericsson joint venture is dead, but what does it mean for the remaining technology and employees? What happens to the supply chain?
Avnet, Inc. to Acquire RTI Holdings EBN Newswire 3/20/2013 Post a comment Avnet will also acquire the shares of three related entities, RTI Technology China Limited, Eastele Technology China Limited, and DSP Solutions Limited.
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.
Outsourced Manufacturers Struggle With Uncertain Demand iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 3/4/2013 (4) comments Improved inventory velocity was a key theme for the outsourced manufacturing industry in 2012. Fast forward 12 months, and the hoped-for improvement has not really materialized.
How to Save Money in Washington? Ask Gibbs The Sanity Clause 2/8/2013 (8) comments If government really wants to reduce the deficit and debts, it could look in some areas where programs are currently being duplicated.
Turmoil in Consumer Electronics Market At the Source 2/4/2013 (8) comments The restructuring of Philips's business and similar actions at some other OEMs point to continuing problems in consumer electronics.
Changes in the OEM World Logical Link 2/4/2013 (15) comments Several OEMs are trying to reengineer their operations for a new future, but there are dangers on the way.
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.
Rethinking Intel's Greatest Asset Bolaji Ojo 1/23/2013 (14) comments Intel is working to liberate itself from challenges in the PC market, but with the size of the investments, failure could be catastrophic.
Will 2013 Be the Year of Big-Data? Barbara Jorgensen 1/22/2013 (14) comments Electronics makers are looking to leverage the advantages of big-data in forecasting and demand planning. How successful will they be?
Tablets: Cheap, Cheaper & Cheapest At the Source 1/17/2013 (38) comments Price competition in the tablet PC market shows vendors unable to compete at the top end want to grab share in the second or third tier.
Nokia Hit Hard by India Tax Fine Dr. Cagri Tanriover 1/14/2013 (15) comments Nokia is not the only foreign company visited by the Indian tax man recently. But in this case, the penalty will cost Nokia more than just money.
Samsung Becoming the Apple of Our Eye? Bolaji Ojo 1/9/2013 (22) comments Apple is the toast of the industry, but Samsung is now getting as much attention. Who will be the next darling of the supply chain?
Are Spreadsheets Wreaking Havoc on Your Profit? Revving Revenue 1/9/2013 (2) comments If your business uses spreadsheets to track and manage promotions and incentives, it’s time to automate and fill the gap left by existing ERP systems. Look for a solution that automatically tracks milestones and executes payments.
How Patent Trolls Stifle Innovation At the Source 1/4/2013 (14) comments Though companies such as Google and Apple see their fair share of patent assertion entity lawsuits, patent trolls are more likely to target startups.
Manufacturing on a Roll Bolaji Ojo 1/2/2013 Post a comment Global manufacturing stabilized in December, sparking hope 2013 could be better than currently forecast despite weakness in Europe and Japan.
Economic Humpty Dumpty Bolaji Ojo 1/2/2013 (9) comments Congress scaled the "fiscal cliff" while ignoring problems such as the debt ceiling. These other cliffs will imperil the global economy.
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.
Local Manufacturing: Not Too Much to Ask At the Source 12/18/2012 (8) comments US High-tech firms not only need to increase sales and profits but also help ensure the growth of manufacturing jobs in the country.
Where Are the Chinese Buyers? Best-Practices 12/6/2012 (6) comments China needs to extricate itself from the investment and export-driven growth model, and develop into a consumption-led economy.
Midmarket Deals Dominate M&A in 2012 TechMergers 12/6/2012 Post a comment Despite rampant cash-hoarding by companies, 2012 still witnessed many technology M&A activity, especially in the middle market.
Manufacturing Turbulence... Now What? Logical Link 12/5/2012 (2) comments The latest manufacturing reports show divergence in economic regions, further complicating planning and purchasing decisions.
Think Global Barbara Jorgensen 11/30/2012 (9) comments There is no Asian supply chain, or North or South American supply chain: The supply chain is global.
ST Conundrum: Break Up or Tweak? Bolaji Ojo 11/29/2012 (6) comments ST isn't ready yet to break into two separate companies, but it cannot continue with business as usual. Start with getting rid of ST-Ericsson.
2012 Semi Sales Headed for Decline Mike Cowan 11/19/2012 (1) comment The initial forecasts called for a small increase in semiconductor sales this year, but that is looking increasingly unlikely.
Dealing With the China Cost Crater Best-Practices 11/15/2012 (23) comments Lowering costs is one factor that eventually will help Chinese manufacturers outsell local vendors in the TV set-top box market.
So You Think Apple Is Invincible... Bolaji Ojo 11/12/2012 (29) comments If your company appears as dominant as Apple is today, beware how you treat suppliers because no enterprise is invincible or unbeatable.
Stability at Last in DRAM Market? Tam Harbert 11/12/2012 (8) comments The DRAM market is evolving rapidly, and changes in the end markets mean surviving suppliers face a better, more profitable future
China's IT Market: More Room to Grow Logical Link 11/6/2012 (12) comments The Chinese IT market won't grow as torridly as previous expected in 2012, but its potentials remain huge, and 2013 could see more expansion.
Distributors Face Cost Issues Head-On Barbara Jorgensen 11/1/2012 (2) comments Distributors are implementing various strategies to avoid problems posed by efforts at suppliers and OEMs to reduce operating costs.
Another Glitch; Another Review? Barbara Jorgensen 10/22/2012 (5) comments Some observers are blaming a computer glitch for Google's poor market performance last week. The 20 percent drop in profits is almost an afterthought.
Cyberwar: We Are All on the Front Line TechMergers 10/19/2012 (16) comments Cybersecurity of mobile electronics is a big problem, and with it comes tremendous opportunity for technology business that tackle it.
Tech Firms Dominate Hot Startup List Tam Harbert 10/12/2012 (4) comments Wireless networking and chip firms are among the group of tech companies dominating a Wall Street Journal list of hot startups.
Slower Growth in China Sparks M&A Trend Logical Link 10/11/2012 (2) comments As China's economy slows down, the distribution sector in the country is consolidating in response as companies jostle for market share.
Which Way Forward for Infineon? OJO on Corporate Finance 9/26/2012 (18) comments Infineon's sales are declining in a weak economy, but the chipmaker should plan for growth as it attempts a turnaround.
Will M&A Reignite in OS Market? TechMergers 9/4/2012 (7) comments After years of heavy activity, mergers and acquisitions have recently cooled down in the OS market, but things could ramp up again soon.
Apple Scores a Pyrrhic Victory Bolaji Ojo 8/27/2012 (17) comments Apple triumphed over Samsung in its US patent battle, but the buzz on the Web indicates many consumers aren't too happy with the verdict.
HP's Financial Wounds Are Still Festering OJO on Corporate Finance 8/15/2012 (3) comments HP has been financially weakened by its numerous failed acquisitions, and it will have to take more special charges in the near future.
Banking Gloom The Sanity Clause 8/7/2012 (2) comments In order for the economy to rebound strongly, banks will have to resume traditional financial services, but it doesn't seem likely.
Cypress, Ramtron Continue Standoff News of the Day 8/6/2012 (3) comments Cypress is maintaining its offer of $1.81 per share for Ramtron and calling Ramtron's third-quarter forecast "weak."
Sharp, Sony Are in the Red News of the Day 8/3/2012 (15) comments The yen's strength is hurting Japanese companies as customers opt for lower-cost panels and related products from Korean and Taiwanese competitors.
Grading the Chain: Atmel CEO Steven Laub Brian Fuller 4/3/2013 (1) comment The head of one of the industry's venerable microcontroller companies talks about turning around a battleship and what he wants from the supply chain.
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.
ST-Ericsson Break-Up Fallout Logical Link 3/22/2013 (12) comments The ST-Ericsson joint venture is dead, but what does it mean for the remaining technology and employees? What happens to the supply chain?
Avnet, Inc. to Acquire RTI Holdings EBN Newswire 3/20/2013 Post a comment Avnet will also acquire the shares of three related entities, RTI Technology China Limited, Eastele Technology China Limited, and DSP Solutions Limited.
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.
Outsourced Manufacturers Struggle With Uncertain Demand iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 3/4/2013 (4) comments Improved inventory velocity was a key theme for the outsourced manufacturing industry in 2012. Fast forward 12 months, and the hoped-for improvement has not really materialized.
How to Save Money in Washington? Ask Gibbs The Sanity Clause 2/8/2013 (8) comments If government really wants to reduce the deficit and debts, it could look in some areas where programs are currently being duplicated.
Turmoil in Consumer Electronics Market At the Source 2/4/2013 (8) comments The restructuring of Philips's business and similar actions at some other OEMs point to continuing problems in consumer electronics.
Changes in the OEM World Logical Link 2/4/2013 (15) comments Several OEMs are trying to reengineer their operations for a new future, but there are dangers on the way.
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.
Rethinking Intel's Greatest Asset Bolaji Ojo 1/23/2013 (14) comments Intel is working to liberate itself from challenges in the PC market, but with the size of the investments, failure could be catastrophic.
Will 2013 Be the Year of Big-Data? Barbara Jorgensen 1/22/2013 (14) comments Electronics makers are looking to leverage the advantages of big-data in forecasting and demand planning. How successful will they be?
Tablets: Cheap, Cheaper & Cheapest At the Source 1/17/2013 (38) comments Price competition in the tablet PC market shows vendors unable to compete at the top end want to grab share in the second or third tier.
Nokia Hit Hard by India Tax Fine Dr. Cagri Tanriover 1/14/2013 (15) comments Nokia is not the only foreign company visited by the Indian tax man recently. But in this case, the penalty will cost Nokia more than just money.
Samsung Becoming the Apple of Our Eye? Bolaji Ojo 1/9/2013 (22) comments Apple is the toast of the industry, but Samsung is now getting as much attention. Who will be the next darling of the supply chain?
Are Spreadsheets Wreaking Havoc on Your Profit? Revving Revenue 1/9/2013 (2) comments If your business uses spreadsheets to track and manage promotions and incentives, it’s time to automate and fill the gap left by existing ERP systems. Look for a solution that automatically tracks milestones and executes payments.
How Patent Trolls Stifle Innovation At the Source 1/4/2013 (14) comments Though companies such as Google and Apple see their fair share of patent assertion entity lawsuits, patent trolls are more likely to target startups.
Manufacturing on a Roll Bolaji Ojo 1/2/2013 Post a comment Global manufacturing stabilized in December, sparking hope 2013 could be better than currently forecast despite weakness in Europe and Japan.
Economic Humpty Dumpty Bolaji Ojo 1/2/2013 (9) comments Congress scaled the "fiscal cliff" while ignoring problems such as the debt ceiling. These other cliffs will imperil the global economy.
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.
Local Manufacturing: Not Too Much to Ask At the Source 12/18/2012 (8) comments US High-tech firms not only need to increase sales and profits but also help ensure the growth of manufacturing jobs in the country.
Where Are the Chinese Buyers? Best-Practices 12/6/2012 (6) comments China needs to extricate itself from the investment and export-driven growth model, and develop into a consumption-led economy.
Midmarket Deals Dominate M&A in 2012 TechMergers 12/6/2012 Post a comment Despite rampant cash-hoarding by companies, 2012 still witnessed many technology M&A activity, especially in the middle market.
Manufacturing Turbulence... Now What? Logical Link 12/5/2012 (2) comments The latest manufacturing reports show divergence in economic regions, further complicating planning and purchasing decisions.
Think Global Barbara Jorgensen 11/30/2012 (9) comments There is no Asian supply chain, or North or South American supply chain: The supply chain is global.
ST Conundrum: Break Up or Tweak? Bolaji Ojo 11/29/2012 (6) comments ST isn't ready yet to break into two separate companies, but it cannot continue with business as usual. Start with getting rid of ST-Ericsson.
2012 Semi Sales Headed for Decline Mike Cowan 11/19/2012 (1) comment The initial forecasts called for a small increase in semiconductor sales this year, but that is looking increasingly unlikely.
Dealing With the China Cost Crater Best-Practices 11/15/2012 (23) comments Lowering costs is one factor that eventually will help Chinese manufacturers outsell local vendors in the TV set-top box market.
So You Think Apple Is Invincible... Bolaji Ojo 11/12/2012 (29) comments If your company appears as dominant as Apple is today, beware how you treat suppliers because no enterprise is invincible or unbeatable.
Stability at Last in DRAM Market? Tam Harbert 11/12/2012 (8) comments The DRAM market is evolving rapidly, and changes in the end markets mean surviving suppliers face a better, more profitable future
China's IT Market: More Room to Grow Logical Link 11/6/2012 (12) comments The Chinese IT market won't grow as torridly as previous expected in 2012, but its potentials remain huge, and 2013 could see more expansion.
Distributors Face Cost Issues Head-On Barbara Jorgensen 11/1/2012 (2) comments Distributors are implementing various strategies to avoid problems posed by efforts at suppliers and OEMs to reduce operating costs.
Another Glitch; Another Review? Barbara Jorgensen 10/22/2012 (5) comments Some observers are blaming a computer glitch for Google's poor market performance last week. The 20 percent drop in profits is almost an afterthought.
Cyberwar: We Are All on the Front Line TechMergers 10/19/2012 (16) comments Cybersecurity of mobile electronics is a big problem, and with it comes tremendous opportunity for technology business that tackle it.
Tech Firms Dominate Hot Startup List Tam Harbert 10/12/2012 (4) comments Wireless networking and chip firms are among the group of tech companies dominating a Wall Street Journal list of hot startups.
Slower Growth in China Sparks M&A Trend Logical Link 10/11/2012 (2) comments As China's economy slows down, the distribution sector in the country is consolidating in response as companies jostle for market share.
Which Way Forward for Infineon? OJO on Corporate Finance 9/26/2012 (18) comments Infineon's sales are declining in a weak economy, but the chipmaker should plan for growth as it attempts a turnaround.
Will M&A Reignite in OS Market? TechMergers 9/4/2012 (7) comments After years of heavy activity, mergers and acquisitions have recently cooled down in the OS market, but things could ramp up again soon.
Apple Scores a Pyrrhic Victory Bolaji Ojo 8/27/2012 (17) comments Apple triumphed over Samsung in its US patent battle, but the buzz on the Web indicates many consumers aren't too happy with the verdict.
HP's Financial Wounds Are Still Festering OJO on Corporate Finance 8/15/2012 (3) comments HP has been financially weakened by its numerous failed acquisitions, and it will have to take more special charges in the near future.
Banking Gloom The Sanity Clause 8/7/2012 (2) comments In order for the economy to rebound strongly, banks will have to resume traditional financial services, but it doesn't seem likely.
Cypress, Ramtron Continue Standoff News of the Day 8/6/2012 (3) comments Cypress is maintaining its offer of $1.81 per share for Ramtron and calling Ramtron's third-quarter forecast "weak."
Sharp, Sony Are in the Red News of the Day 8/3/2012 (15) comments The yen's strength is hurting Japanese companies as customers opt for lower-cost panels and related products from Korean and Taiwanese competitors.
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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