Targeting China's Shifting Landscape George F. Brown Jr. 2/28/2011 (5) comments A massive transformation in strategy is required for companies that want to target their products at the local market in China
Chip Chain Remains Tight Malcolm Penn 2/28/2011 (2) comments It may not look like it right now, but supplies are tightening up in the semiconductor supply chain
The Future of Mobile Apps in the Supply Chain Laurie Sullivan 2/24/2011 (15) comments Any company not designing a mobile app for ordering, price checking, and distribution of goods will miss a huge opportunity to capture market share
Internet of Things Matteo Bertozzi 2/17/2011 (16) comments A new world is upon us where people and businesses can use technology to control things remotely, but is the supply chain ready for this?
FedEx Lowers Guidance EBN Newswire 2/15/2011 Post a comment Now expects as-adjusted earnings of $0.70 to $0.90 per diluted share for Q3 ending 2/28, compared to previous guidance of $0.95 to $1.15
DEX Partners With DHL EBN Newswire 2/9/2011 Post a comment Team to provide end-to-end technical services for service parts, finished goods, and parts management
Consumer Electronics Theft Declines At the Source 2/8/2011 (16) comments Theft of electronics goods fell in 2010, but industry associations continue to urge supply chain managers to be vigilant
Keep Your Eye on the Ball Gerry Fay 2/7/2011 (6) comments Risk identification and mitigation should be a vital supply chain management tool, but many don't pay attention until it's too late
What if China Turned Off the Internet? Laurie Sullivan 2/7/2011 (17) comments Manufacturers who build for the global market will be hard hit if China were to cut access to the Web so some are suggesting options
Keep the Suez Canal Open Marc Herman 2/1/2011 (11) comments The turmoil in Egypt has not impacted the Suez Canal but businesses must stay alert to avoid any negative effects on their operations
Articles and Blog Posts
Targeting China's Shifting Landscape George F. Brown Jr. 2/28/2011 (5) comments A massive transformation in strategy is required for companies that want to target their products at the local market in China
Chip Chain Remains Tight Malcolm Penn 2/28/2011 (2) comments It may not look like it right now, but supplies are tightening up in the semiconductor supply chain
The Future of Mobile Apps in the Supply Chain Laurie Sullivan 2/24/2011 (15) comments Any company not designing a mobile app for ordering, price checking, and distribution of goods will miss a huge opportunity to capture market share
Internet of Things Matteo Bertozzi 2/17/2011 (16) comments A new world is upon us where people and businesses can use technology to control things remotely, but is the supply chain ready for this?
FedEx Lowers Guidance EBN Newswire 2/15/2011 Post a comment Now expects as-adjusted earnings of $0.70 to $0.90 per diluted share for Q3 ending 2/28, compared to previous guidance of $0.95 to $1.15
DEX Partners With DHL EBN Newswire 2/9/2011 Post a comment Team to provide end-to-end technical services for service parts, finished goods, and parts management
Consumer Electronics Theft Declines At the Source 2/8/2011 (16) comments Theft of electronics goods fell in 2010, but industry associations continue to urge supply chain managers to be vigilant
Keep Your Eye on the Ball Gerry Fay 2/7/2011 (6) comments Risk identification and mitigation should be a vital supply chain management tool, but many don't pay attention until it's too late
What if China Turned Off the Internet? Laurie Sullivan 2/7/2011 (17) comments Manufacturers who build for the global market will be hard hit if China were to cut access to the Web so some are suggesting options
Keep the Suez Canal Open Marc Herman 2/1/2011 (11) comments The turmoil in Egypt has not impacted the Suez Canal but businesses must stay alert to avoid any negative effects on their operations
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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