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posted in November 2010
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Stop Gorging on China
Bolaji Ojo  
11/29/2010   (30) comments
The global supply chain has become too dependent on China, and this does not bode well for the long-term health of businesses and nations
10 Takeaways From Apple's Latest SEC Filing, Part 2
Bolaji Ojo  
11/24/2010   (8) comments
Apple's SEC filing contains a treasure trove of information on how it views the issues of stock volatility, cash holding, and legal disputes
Finding the Right Production Shore Is Tricky
Craig Gottlieb  
11/24/2010   (7) comments
Just like inventory mix, creating the right mix of manufacturing locations can have major impacts on cost, service levels, and revenue
Finally, Investor Validation Arrives for Analog Devices
Bolaji Ojo  
11/23/2010   (12) comments
Analog Devices is a hit with investors again on strong margin gains, production efficiencies, and successful reorganization
Irish Brain Drain, Possible Tax Hike, Will Hurt Tech Firms
Anna Young  
11/23/2010   (12) comments
Debt Crisis, mass emigration of skilled professionals, and possible corporate tax hike threaten high-tech investments in Ireland
Sunshine Lacking in US Solar Stocks
R. Scott Raynovich  
11/23/2010   (14) comments
Solar energy firms are underperforming the broader market indices, at least in the US, although they are doing better in China and in Europe
10 Takeaways From Apple's Latest SEC Filing, Part 1
Bolaji Ojo  
11/22/2010   (13) comments
Apple's latest SEC filing offers a harvest of information on its growth strategy, future direction, opportunities, and challenges
Flexibility or Cost Efficiency? It’s Getting Harder to Have Both
Logical Link  
11/19/2010   (4) comments
Minimizing costs in a supply chain is important but cost efficiencies are not always synonymous with flexibility, an equally important goal
UMC and He Jian Terminate Merger Agreement
EBN Newswire  
11/18/2010   Post a comment
UMC will continue seeking possible alternatives with He Jian shareholders
Can Abu Dhabi Become a High-Tech Oasis?
Tam Harbert  
11/18/2010   (10) comments
Abu Dhabi wants a share of the high-tech and semiconductor markets, but does it have the infrastructure to support its ambition?
Infineon Cleans Up, Making It a Consolidator or Acquisition Target
Bolaji Ojo  
11/16/2010   (5) comments
Infineon is financially healthier, making it an attractive investment, a potential consolidator, or even an acquisition target. Which will it be?
Corporate Responsibility Reporting: Doubts, Myths & Questions
On Guard  
11/16/2010   (6) comments
The role of Six Sigma and corporate sustainability reporting by businesses is questioned even as their use and application expand
Infineon Ends FY 2010 on High Note
EBN Newswire  
11/16/2010   Post a comment
Infineon’s revenues in the fourth quarter were Euro 942 million, up 6 percent compared to the third quarter and up 55 percent year-over-year
Breaking It Down: How to End Component Pricing Secrecy
Ken Bradley  
11/15/2010   (6) comments
A new online tool aims to level the playing field for parts buyers by shining a light into the secret world of component price negotiation
Protectionism Looms: How Will High-Tech Fare?
Bolaji Ojo  
11/15/2010   (9) comments
Protectionist policies are being planned or introduced in leading economies, possibly jeopardizing the health of high-tech companies
Five Sources of Risk in 2011
Jennifer Read  
11/15/2010   (4) comments
High-tech sector growth is at risk due to several factors, including rising Chinese labor costs and continued government budget cuts
Looking for Innovation in Unlikely Places
Logical Link  
11/12/2010   (9) comments
Many high-tech companies, including GE, are using reverse innovation to get cheaper products to customers in lower-income countries
More on Pricing: Can Benchmarking Help End the Secrecy?
Bolaji Ojo  
11/11/2010   (13) comments
An industry veteran and former head of procurement at Nortel wants to help lift the secrecy surrounding high-tech component pricing
'Price Optimization' Is Just Good Supply Chain Management
Barbara Jorgensen  
11/11/2010   (2) comments
Price optimization gives suppliers better visibility into demand trends. So does the supply chain
Survey Reveals Need for Flexible, Variable-Cost Supply Chain
Change in the Chain  
11/10/2010   (4) comments
Survey respondents say achieving a flexible supply chain through a completely variable cost structure is critical to business success
UK Wants Its Own High-Tech City in London – Will It Fly?
Anna Young  
11/10/2010   (17) comments
When I grow rich, say the bells of Shoreditch: The UK's plans to develop its own version of Silicon Valley to rival the US, India, and China may run up against cold reality
M&A: A Reason to Get Off Your Cash
Barbara Jorgensen  
11/9/2010   (5) comments
Companies are sitting on bundles of cash that could be used for acquisition. It also seems offshore cash is a hindrance for companies that want to buy businesses in the US
The Story of Too Much Stuff
Laurie Sullivan  
11/9/2010   (25) comments
Getting electronics makers to produce less toxic, longer lasting, and easily recyclable products is a worthy goal that's still too far away
Deals I Would Like to See, Part 2: Freescale IPO in 2011
Bolaji Ojo  
11/9/2010   (3) comments
After years of reorganization, Freescale needs to firmly move towards becoming a publicly owned company to further cut down its debt burden
Will Fed Policy Stoke a Tech Trade War?
R. Scott Raynovich  
11/8/2010   (6) comments
A global trade war could result if US economic policies weaken the dollar further, forcing similar protective actions by other countries
More on Cash Hoarding & the Confidence Crisis
Barbara Jorgensen  
11/5/2010   (17) comments
It seems that the US tax rate on corporate income is 35 percent – unless you have a really good accountant
Supply-Demand Imbalance: Tantalum Capacitors Again?
Lindsley Ruth  
11/4/2010   (9) comments
The tantalum capacitor supply chain is in a fragile state, with potentials for shortages next year if demand bounces up strongly again
Weather, Outsourcing, Telecom Outages, Hurt Supply Chains
Laurie Sullivan  
11/4/2010   (7) comments
In 2010 supply chains were hurt by major disruptions arising from weather problems, outsourcing, and telecommunication outages
Europe Budget Cuts Will Crimp Economy, Tech Spending
Anna Young  
11/4/2010   (32) comments
EU governments are slashing budgets to reduce deficits and debts with potential negative implications for hiring and high-tech spending
Intel Aims Manufacturing Firepower at Wafers
Bolaji Ojo  
11/4/2010   (2) comments
Intel could become one of the world's biggest contract wafer suppliers if it further opens up its plants to other chip vendors
It's a Larger Semiconductor Market, but Is It Any Smarter?
Semico Spin  
11/3/2010   (1) comment
Semiconductor suppliers are cutting inventories as the market slows down, but are they responding to actual market conditions or simply fears?
Asia Freight Costs Spur Competition: In Spain
Marc Herman  
11/1/2010   (11) comments
Some West European companies are opting to manufacture products closer to home as shipping costs drive down China's competitiveness




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