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
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
Vishay Wins Philippine Awards EBN Newswire 12/20/2010 Post a comment Operations in suburban Manila have received three awards for environmental and safety performance from the Philippine government
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
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
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
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
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
Vishay Wins Philippine Awards EBN Newswire 12/20/2010 Post a comment Operations in suburban Manila have received three awards for environmental and safety performance from the Philippine government
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
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
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
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.
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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