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posted in April 2011
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TI-NSC Merger a Positive for the Channel
Barbara Jorgensen  
4/29/2011   (9) comments
Whenever there is a merger or acquisition among component makers, there inevitably is uncertainty within the supply chain
Hardware Trumps Software, Sort of
Bolaji Ojo  
4/29/2011   (25) comments
Software is supposed to be more lucrative and faster-growing than hardware, so why is Apple outpacing Microsoft?
Is a Return to 'Made-in-the-USA' Possible?
Eric H. Miscoll  
4/29/2011   (30) comments
With the right incentives and the political will, it is possible for electronics manufacturing to thrive once again in the United States
Smartphones Find Niche in Supply Chain Management
Tam Harbert  
4/28/2011   (19) comments
Smartphones are being used in supply chain management to monitor shipment and could become a staple operational tool in coming years
Japan Update: Auto OEMs Hit by Shortages
Bolaji Ojo  
4/27/2011   (11) comments
Japan's automakers are facing severe supply chain constraints and financial stress as a rating agency downgrades their corporate bonds
Nokia Details First Steps in Road to Recovery
Bolaji Ojo  
4/27/2011   (15) comments
Nokia plans to lay off 4,000 employees and outsource development work on its Symbian operating system as part of its reorganization plans
The Limits of Money
Bolaji Ojo  
4/25/2011   (29) comments
Even Apple, the world's richest technology company, cannot guarantee its own components and manufacturing needs
Tech Startups Optimistic About Hiring
Barbara Jorgensen  
4/22/2011   (26) comments
Nationwide, 83 percent of tech startups plan to hire this year, up significantly from those that reported plans to hire in 2010
AMD Reports Q1
EBN Newswire  
4/22/2011   Post a comment
AMD has reported its first quarter results
Celestica Diversifies With Brooks
Barbara Jorgensen  
4/21/2011   (3) comments
Brooks is Celestica's third acquisition since the beginning of 2010. Prior to last year, the company's last acquisition was in 2005
Should India Get Into Semiconductor Manufacturing?
Toms Jacob  
4/21/2011   (46) comments
India wants to set up semiconductor fabrication facilities to compete with global players, but there are major obstacles in the way
10 Takeaways From Intel's Q1 Results
Bolaji Ojo  
4/20/2011   (19) comments
Intel beat estimates in the first quarter on better-than-expected performance in the data market. Here are key points from its results
Increased Chip Production on China's Mind
At the Source  
4/20/2011   (14) comments
China wants a bigger piece of the semiconductor pie and is moving to accelerate domestic IC production with critical government support
Seagate Roars Back With Samsung HDD Purchase
Bolaji Ojo  
4/19/2011   (9) comments
Seagate has agreed to buy the hard disk drive business of Samsung for $1.38 billion, giving itself a much needed boost as the competition heats up
Unbridled Outsourcing Breeds Supply Insecurity
Malcolm Penn  
4/19/2011   (2) comments
The electronics supply chain is under enormous stress because OEMs have taken outsourcing to a level it should never have reached
Managing Supply Chain Risks With a Business Continuity Plan
Change in the Chain  
4/19/2011   (4) comments
Does your company have a business continuity plan in the event of an unexpected disaster? Here are a few suggestions to implementing one
Quit Worrying About China's 'Overheating' Economy
Marc Herman  
4/19/2011   (7) comments
China's economy is growing faster than the government wants, sparking inflationary concerns but the impact on industry is still limited
What a Cut in US Credit Rating Might Do to Business
Bolaji Ojo  
4/18/2011   (14) comments
S&P's has put the US government on notice it may lose its top credit rating unless politicians agree on a plan to cut deficits and debts
4 Steps to Reviving Cisco
Alexander Wolfe  
4/18/2011   (12) comments
Here are four suggestions for how Cisco can spark growth again in its operations and successfully complete its restructuring
Tech Needs a Healthier Supply Chain, Part 2
Malcolm Penn  
4/15/2011   (9) comments
This the second part of a 2-part series on how high-tech firms can develop a better supply chain following the March Japan disaster
Winning in Tablets Requires More Than Just Great Hardware
Bruce Gain  
4/15/2011   (21) comments
OEMs offering tablet devices need to include great software because it takes more than just the hardware to win in today's market
Will Electronics Firms Give Up on Japan Manufacturing?
Marc Herman  
4/15/2011   (17) comments
Electricity supply remains a major concern in Japan after the earthquake, but manufacturers are also facing other long-term concerns
Tech Needs a Healthier Supply Chain, Part 1
Malcolm Penn  
4/14/2011   (6) comments
The chip industry has long been plagued by supply insecurities, and corrective steps need to be urgently taken following the Japan quake
What Steve Jobs Can Teach Us About Passion & Innovation
Al Maag  
4/14/2011   (9) comments
The story of a chance encounter a friend had with Apple's Steve Jobs early in his career confirms his sense of total marketing is not new
API Technologies Reports Q3
EBN Newswire  
4/14/2011   Post a comment
API Technologies reports third quarter and nine months financial results
What's Going on at NXP Semiconductor?
Logical Link  
4/13/2011   (7) comments
NXP Semiconductor is making waves these days from M&A speculations to a major China move and strategic actions in RFID ICs
Foxconn Eyes Brazil
At the Source  
4/13/2011   (13) comments
Foxconn's plans to open manufacturing centers in Brazil could help spur sales in regions for many OEMs concerned about import taxes
Tracking the Secondary Semiconductor Equipment Market
Semico Spin  
4/13/2011   (4) comments
SEMI has teamed up with Semico to conduct research and provide data on the secondary IC equipment market to buyers and vendors
LiveChat Follow-Up on Price Competitiveness, Part 2
Ken Bradley  
4/12/2011   (2) comments
To achieve price competitiveness, OEMs must effectively manage markups and gauge the real impact of the Japan disaster on their suppliers
As Embattled Cisco Shutters Flip, More Cuts Are Certain
Alexander Wolfe  
4/12/2011   (12) comments
Cisco is closing its Flip business and promises more reorganization as CEO Chambers seeks to re-energize the Internet equipment maker
Japan Disaster Rewrites Book for Manufacturing Risk Management
iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights  
4/12/2011   (6) comments
EMS and ODM providers now must plan for disruptions further upstream in the supply chain
China Asks Industries to Cut Energy Consumption
Bolaji Ojo  
4/11/2011   (16) comments
High-tech companies stand to benefit as China pushes manufacturers and telcos to improve energy consumption and optimize manufacturing
You Made the Widget – Now Market It Effectively
Savvy Tech Marketing  
4/11/2011   (4) comments
Product marketing is as important as the design and production process. Here are some suggestions for doing it effectively
Rise in E-Purchasing Apps Offers Buyers New Tools & Challenges
Laurie Sullivan  
4/11/2011   (3) comments
M&A will rise this year in the electronic purchasing software market, creating opportunities and challenges for firms, users, and customers
GPU War Goes Mobile, Pitching AMD vs. ARM vs. Intel
Bruce Gain  
4/11/2011   (9) comments
Graphics processor suppliers are battling for dominance and relevance in the mobile war as the market expands for portable devices
What if the US Government Shuts Down & Nobody Notices?
Barbara Jorgensen  
4/7/2011   (10) comments
It may seem obvious, but the closure of the US government will have no affect whatsoever on the electronics supply chain
Chip Market Copes Well, Post Quake: Part 2
Malcolm Penn  
4/7/2011   (3) comments
Future Horizon is sticking with its forecast for the chip market despite the Japan disaster and amidst tightness in the supply chain
4 Steps to a Successful Post-Merger Supply Chain Integration
Change in the Chain  
4/6/2011   (6) comments
Four steps to avoid critical supply chain disruptions and gain a competitive advantage during mergers and acquisitions
China Targets Metals Market With Equinox Bid
Bolaji Ojo  
4/5/2011   (12) comments
Minmetals' bid for Equinox is the latest move by Chinese firms seeking natural resources to fuel the country's economic expansion
Chip Market Copes Well, Post-Quake: Part 1
Malcolm Penn  
4/5/2011   (6) comments
The semiconductor industry has not crumbled despite the devastating events of March
LiveChat Follow-Up on Price Competitiveness, Part 1
Ken Bradley  
4/5/2011   (2) comments
Here are five actions that can help improve your price competitiveness in the current market environment
TI's $6.5B Offer Rescues National From Humdrum Growth
Bolaji Ojo  
4/5/2011   (5) comments
The $6.5 billion offer for National Semiconductor from Texas Instruments is a win-win for both companies
What's Next for PC-Centric Acer?
At the Source  
4/4/2011   (19) comments
Acer needs a wider range of high-tech products and services to survive and expand
Commodity Prices on the Rise
Barbara Jorgensen  
4/4/2011   (10) comments
Manufacturing activity in the US is continuing to expand, but rising prices for commodity goods could hamper growth
Acer Needs a New CEO, Plus a New Tagline
Bolaji Ojo  
4/1/2011   (15) comments
Acer's CEO resigned following disagreements with the board of directors and amidst concerns over its lack of competitive tablets




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