The Camera-Ready Car Logical Link 4/23/2013 (21) comments How are auto OEM and car-systems integrators developing sourcing, buying, and related supply chain strategies to support what could be a significant step-change for auto designs?
Can We Trust the Future? Eric Sivertson 4/22/2013 (34) comments Humans are going to become even more reliant on our electronics devices, but will we be able to trust them?
iPhone vs. iFone: Apple Loses Appeal in Mexico Susan Fourtané 3/29/2013 (87) comments Apple demanded iFone stop using its brand name as the similarity in phonetics could confuse consumers. It didn't work out for the consumer electronics giant.
Connected People Meet the Connected Car Logical Link 3/19/2013 (22) comments Technologists are making our world even more connected by bringing our cars into the networking mix, but there's much work to be done.
Apple's Supply Chain Pain Brian Fuller 3/13/2013 (17) comments All sorts of rumors are flying around the consumer electronics giant. Is it a supply-chain problem or a demand issue?
Trade Secrets for Sale Best-Practices 3/8/2013 (10) comments Recent government reports tell us that North America is losing a fortune to IP theft, much of it involving China.
Is Apple Losing Its Cool? Susan Fourtané 3/4/2013 (23) comments The massive popularity of its products may be one reason Apple may not be considered hip anymore.
Mobile Device Market Eludes HP At the Source 3/1/2013 (15) comments HP faces an uphill battle as it tries to make a dent in the mobile-device market. To date, it's been unable to read its customers.
MWC: Mobile Technology Madness Logical Link 2/26/2013 (4) comments Smartphone announcements clog Mobile World Congress, but what do they herald for consumers and the chain?
The Smart Watch Is Already Here Bolaji Ojo 2/26/2013 (33) comments If Apple plans to make a splash in the smart watch market, it will first have to dislodge some innovative products already available from competitors.
When Is IP Theft OK? Brian Fuller 2/26/2013 (28) comments In some parts of the world, innovation thrives on what other parts of the world consider stolen property.
Design-for-Assembly Is Crucial to Design Success Best-Practices 2/19/2013 (15) comments When products are being designed, the engineers must also consider product characteristics beyond functions, user interfaces, appearances, or operating conditions.
PLM: High Tech's Billion-Dollar Lever Kevin Prendeville 2/15/2013 (5) comments Product life-cycle management can help companies better manage and improve design and production processes, thereby increasing the probability of success.
Why PCs Aren't Selling Barbara Jorgensen 1/11/2013 (29) comments Tablets aren't better than PCs for many functions, so why are PCs trying to become more like tablets?
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.
August PCB Results Mixed Latest Research 9/28/2012 Post a comment For rigid PCBs and flexible circuits combined, industry shipments and bookings in August 2012 were both flat
How to Build Consumer Loyalty Mitch Cline 8/28/2012 (10) comments Only one fifth (20 percent) of consumers say they feel "loyal" to their current consumer electronics manufacturers, suggesting that 80 percent feel no loyalty.
My Fitbit Experiment: End of the Line Semico Spin 8/9/2012 (10) comments After one month of wearing the Fitbit our researcher is hanging up on the device and looking forward to trying out an updated version.
My Fitbit Experiment: Week 1 Summary Semico Spin 7/18/2012 (7) comments After one week of using the Fitbit equipment, our researcher is beginning to obsess a bit over its goals and requirements.
The Lowdown on Microsoft's Surface Tablet Laurie Sullivan 6/25/2012 (20) comments As much as Microsoft wants a piece of the market, some analysts say Windows will account for only 1.3 percent of tablet shipments this year.
Another Blow to Nokia News of the Day 6/22/2012 (44) comments When Microsoft releases Windows Phone 8 in the fall, it won't be able to run on Nokia's current Lumia phones.
Apple Elevates Supply Chain Under Cook Tam Harbert 6/12/2012 (7) comments Apple's Tim Cook is molding the firm to conform to his own management strategy, and the supply chain is getting increased visibility as a result.
Divining the Future of Electronics Bolaji Ojo 6/4/2012 (9) comments EBN and Frost & Sullivan conducted a survey on factors that will determine the future of the electronics industry. The results are quite revealing.
An Updated Primer on WEEE & RoHS, Part 1 Best-Practices 5/11/2012 (12) comments The EU's WEEE and RoHS environmental regulations are baffling enough in their complexity, but the implementation is just as burdensome.
Counterfeiting: The Ripple Effect Logical Link 5/2/2012 (13) comments Counterfeit components sold by a company in the US are still cropping up in the supply chain, showing how pervasive the problem can be.
Top 9 Chip Design Challenges Semico Spin 5/2/2012 (10) comments Rising complexity and costs threaten to stagnate semiconductor innovation, and the industry needs to look urgently for solutions.
Understanding the Chinese Consumer Barbara Jorgensen 3/22/2012 (24) comments International companies have focused on employing Chinese citizens; now, they should pay more attention to selling to them.
I Want My IntelTV? Barbara Jorgensen 3/13/2012 (11) comments Intel reportedly is throwing its hat into the TV ring. Will you tune in to IntelTV?
Lessons From Apple & Pi Barbara Jorgensen 3/12/2012 (23) comments Two times in as many weeks, unprecedented demand resulted in sellouts. But only one company has a legitimate reason for missing the mark.
Applicants: Please Provide Facebook Password Barbara Jorgensen 3/6/2012 (58) comments Several organizations, including colleges and a state prison system, are requring applicants to provide access to their Facebook pages. This could put a real damper on social media.
Will You Buy a Cheaper iPad? Barbara Jorgensen 3/1/2012 (27) comments Apple reportedly is prepping a scaled-down iPad with a target price of $249. Those reports, along with the anticipated launch of the iPad 3, signal a boon for component makers is in the making.
Smartphone Surge Heralds End of Tablet Era? Barbara Jorgensen 2/16/2012 (13) comments According to IHS iSuppli, the biggest competitor to Apple's iPad during the holidays wasn't Samsung's Galaxy or Amazon's Kindle Fire -- it was Apple's iPhone 4S.
The Illusion of 'Hands-Free' Electronics Barbara Jorgensen 2/13/2012 (49) comments Automakers want you to think hands-free electronics are safe. They're not. Distractions are the problem, and more are coming to a dashboard near you.
Changing the Way We Shop for Light Solid State Revolution 1/31/2012 (13) comments The lighting industry is changing fast, with new technologies being constantly translated into new OEM products.
Copy, Paste & Chop Dr. Cagri Tanriover 1/30/2012 (7) comments A bit of technology innovation thrown in can turn an old basic product into a marvel and revitalize sales.
The REACH Conundrum Best-Practices 1/26/2012 (15) comments A thorough understanding of Europe's REACH legislation is critical for implementation, but it is a moving target with global implications.
Will Electric Vehicles Win Mass Market? Logical Link 1/17/2012 (36) comments Electric vehicles still face numerous obstacles to mass acceptance, including low battery life and pricing. Researchers suggest solutions.
Knowledge From Vertical Integration Ken Bradley 1/11/2012 (6) comments Vertical integration offers OEMs numerous benefits by bringing together the best of product architecture and process technology.
Strategies for Components Documentation Best-Practices 12/19/2011 (32) comments In order for electronics parts to perform as needed in a design, the OEMs must have a detailed component documentation system in place.
Three Feet From Gold Anna Young 12/15/2011 (53) comments Tablet PCs are experiencing a gold rush, but many OEMs lack the patience and market savvy to benefit from the expected growth.
Accelerating Adoption of MEMS Timing Semico Spin 12/9/2011 (10) comments New product and technology announcements from SiTime and IDT offer MEMS vendors opportunity for increased adoption by communication OEMs.
Is It Time to Ditch Your Cable? Semico Spin 11/28/2011 (36) comments The cable TV industry is not responding fast enough to changes, though cost-effective, consumer-friendly alternatives are springing up.
QR Codes & Electronics Supply Chain Laurie Sullivan 11/28/2011 (24) comments Consumer and pharmaceutical enterprises are adopting QR codes, but is there a role for them in the electronics supply chain?
The Next Five Years Bolaji Ojo 11/17/2011 (27) comments Which new technologies, social media outlets, operating system platforms, ideas, and companies will dominate in electronics by 2016?
Remembering Steve Jobs's Apple II Semico Spin 10/11/2011 (19) comments The Apple II was not only Steve Jobs's first successful device, it was also his biggest success because it pointed to what lay ahead.
Chevy Volt: A Jolt of Reality Bolaji Ojo 9/21/2011 (39) comments The Chevy Volt has a lot of positive things going for it, but it disappoints in too many ways, including pricing and battery power.
The Other Tablets Bolaji Ojo 9/6/2011 (20) comments At least 10 companies now make tablet PCs, and pricing for the product is headed down. What will this do to the market dynamic, and who will survive?
A Primer on FeedThru MLVs Ron Demcko 8/15/2011 Post a comment In addition to significant electrical advantages, FeedThru MLVs save more board space than equivalent diodes, ferrite beads, and capacitors.
The Camera-Ready Car Logical Link 4/23/2013 (21) comments How are auto OEM and car-systems integrators developing sourcing, buying, and related supply chain strategies to support what could be a significant step-change for auto designs?
Can We Trust the Future? Eric Sivertson 4/22/2013 (34) comments Humans are going to become even more reliant on our electronics devices, but will we be able to trust them?
iPhone vs. iFone: Apple Loses Appeal in Mexico Susan Fourtané 3/29/2013 (87) comments Apple demanded iFone stop using its brand name as the similarity in phonetics could confuse consumers. It didn't work out for the consumer electronics giant.
Connected People Meet the Connected Car Logical Link 3/19/2013 (22) comments Technologists are making our world even more connected by bringing our cars into the networking mix, but there's much work to be done.
Apple's Supply Chain Pain Brian Fuller 3/13/2013 (17) comments All sorts of rumors are flying around the consumer electronics giant. Is it a supply-chain problem or a demand issue?
Trade Secrets for Sale Best-Practices 3/8/2013 (10) comments Recent government reports tell us that North America is losing a fortune to IP theft, much of it involving China.
Is Apple Losing Its Cool? Susan Fourtané 3/4/2013 (23) comments The massive popularity of its products may be one reason Apple may not be considered hip anymore.
Mobile Device Market Eludes HP At the Source 3/1/2013 (15) comments HP faces an uphill battle as it tries to make a dent in the mobile-device market. To date, it's been unable to read its customers.
MWC: Mobile Technology Madness Logical Link 2/26/2013 (4) comments Smartphone announcements clog Mobile World Congress, but what do they herald for consumers and the chain?
The Smart Watch Is Already Here Bolaji Ojo 2/26/2013 (33) comments If Apple plans to make a splash in the smart watch market, it will first have to dislodge some innovative products already available from competitors.
When Is IP Theft OK? Brian Fuller 2/26/2013 (28) comments In some parts of the world, innovation thrives on what other parts of the world consider stolen property.
Design-for-Assembly Is Crucial to Design Success Best-Practices 2/19/2013 (15) comments When products are being designed, the engineers must also consider product characteristics beyond functions, user interfaces, appearances, or operating conditions.
PLM: High Tech's Billion-Dollar Lever Kevin Prendeville 2/15/2013 (5) comments Product life-cycle management can help companies better manage and improve design and production processes, thereby increasing the probability of success.
Why PCs Aren't Selling Barbara Jorgensen 1/11/2013 (29) comments Tablets aren't better than PCs for many functions, so why are PCs trying to become more like tablets?
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.
August PCB Results Mixed Latest Research 9/28/2012 Post a comment For rigid PCBs and flexible circuits combined, industry shipments and bookings in August 2012 were both flat
How to Build Consumer Loyalty Mitch Cline 8/28/2012 (10) comments Only one fifth (20 percent) of consumers say they feel "loyal" to their current consumer electronics manufacturers, suggesting that 80 percent feel no loyalty.
My Fitbit Experiment: End of the Line Semico Spin 8/9/2012 (10) comments After one month of wearing the Fitbit our researcher is hanging up on the device and looking forward to trying out an updated version.
My Fitbit Experiment: Week 1 Summary Semico Spin 7/18/2012 (7) comments After one week of using the Fitbit equipment, our researcher is beginning to obsess a bit over its goals and requirements.
The Lowdown on Microsoft's Surface Tablet Laurie Sullivan 6/25/2012 (20) comments As much as Microsoft wants a piece of the market, some analysts say Windows will account for only 1.3 percent of tablet shipments this year.
Another Blow to Nokia News of the Day 6/22/2012 (44) comments When Microsoft releases Windows Phone 8 in the fall, it won't be able to run on Nokia's current Lumia phones.
Apple Elevates Supply Chain Under Cook Tam Harbert 6/12/2012 (7) comments Apple's Tim Cook is molding the firm to conform to his own management strategy, and the supply chain is getting increased visibility as a result.
Divining the Future of Electronics Bolaji Ojo 6/4/2012 (9) comments EBN and Frost & Sullivan conducted a survey on factors that will determine the future of the electronics industry. The results are quite revealing.
An Updated Primer on WEEE & RoHS, Part 1 Best-Practices 5/11/2012 (12) comments The EU's WEEE and RoHS environmental regulations are baffling enough in their complexity, but the implementation is just as burdensome.
Counterfeiting: The Ripple Effect Logical Link 5/2/2012 (13) comments Counterfeit components sold by a company in the US are still cropping up in the supply chain, showing how pervasive the problem can be.
Top 9 Chip Design Challenges Semico Spin 5/2/2012 (10) comments Rising complexity and costs threaten to stagnate semiconductor innovation, and the industry needs to look urgently for solutions.
Understanding the Chinese Consumer Barbara Jorgensen 3/22/2012 (24) comments International companies have focused on employing Chinese citizens; now, they should pay more attention to selling to them.
I Want My IntelTV? Barbara Jorgensen 3/13/2012 (11) comments Intel reportedly is throwing its hat into the TV ring. Will you tune in to IntelTV?
Lessons From Apple & Pi Barbara Jorgensen 3/12/2012 (23) comments Two times in as many weeks, unprecedented demand resulted in sellouts. But only one company has a legitimate reason for missing the mark.
Applicants: Please Provide Facebook Password Barbara Jorgensen 3/6/2012 (58) comments Several organizations, including colleges and a state prison system, are requring applicants to provide access to their Facebook pages. This could put a real damper on social media.
Will You Buy a Cheaper iPad? Barbara Jorgensen 3/1/2012 (27) comments Apple reportedly is prepping a scaled-down iPad with a target price of $249. Those reports, along with the anticipated launch of the iPad 3, signal a boon for component makers is in the making.
Smartphone Surge Heralds End of Tablet Era? Barbara Jorgensen 2/16/2012 (13) comments According to IHS iSuppli, the biggest competitor to Apple's iPad during the holidays wasn't Samsung's Galaxy or Amazon's Kindle Fire -- it was Apple's iPhone 4S.
The Illusion of 'Hands-Free' Electronics Barbara Jorgensen 2/13/2012 (49) comments Automakers want you to think hands-free electronics are safe. They're not. Distractions are the problem, and more are coming to a dashboard near you.
Changing the Way We Shop for Light Solid State Revolution 1/31/2012 (13) comments The lighting industry is changing fast, with new technologies being constantly translated into new OEM products.
Copy, Paste & Chop Dr. Cagri Tanriover 1/30/2012 (7) comments A bit of technology innovation thrown in can turn an old basic product into a marvel and revitalize sales.
The REACH Conundrum Best-Practices 1/26/2012 (15) comments A thorough understanding of Europe's REACH legislation is critical for implementation, but it is a moving target with global implications.
Will Electric Vehicles Win Mass Market? Logical Link 1/17/2012 (36) comments Electric vehicles still face numerous obstacles to mass acceptance, including low battery life and pricing. Researchers suggest solutions.
Knowledge From Vertical Integration Ken Bradley 1/11/2012 (6) comments Vertical integration offers OEMs numerous benefits by bringing together the best of product architecture and process technology.
Strategies for Components Documentation Best-Practices 12/19/2011 (32) comments In order for electronics parts to perform as needed in a design, the OEMs must have a detailed component documentation system in place.
Three Feet From Gold Anna Young 12/15/2011 (53) comments Tablet PCs are experiencing a gold rush, but many OEMs lack the patience and market savvy to benefit from the expected growth.
Accelerating Adoption of MEMS Timing Semico Spin 12/9/2011 (10) comments New product and technology announcements from SiTime and IDT offer MEMS vendors opportunity for increased adoption by communication OEMs.
Is It Time to Ditch Your Cable? Semico Spin 11/28/2011 (36) comments The cable TV industry is not responding fast enough to changes, though cost-effective, consumer-friendly alternatives are springing up.
QR Codes & Electronics Supply Chain Laurie Sullivan 11/28/2011 (24) comments Consumer and pharmaceutical enterprises are adopting QR codes, but is there a role for them in the electronics supply chain?
The Next Five Years Bolaji Ojo 11/17/2011 (27) comments Which new technologies, social media outlets, operating system platforms, ideas, and companies will dominate in electronics by 2016?
Remembering Steve Jobs's Apple II Semico Spin 10/11/2011 (19) comments The Apple II was not only Steve Jobs's first successful device, it was also his biggest success because it pointed to what lay ahead.
Chevy Volt: A Jolt of Reality Bolaji Ojo 9/21/2011 (39) comments The Chevy Volt has a lot of positive things going for it, but it disappoints in too many ways, including pricing and battery power.
The Other Tablets Bolaji Ojo 9/6/2011 (20) comments At least 10 companies now make tablet PCs, and pricing for the product is headed down. What will this do to the market dynamic, and who will survive?
A Primer on FeedThru MLVs Ron Demcko 8/15/2011 Post a comment In addition to significant electrical advantages, FeedThru MLVs save more board space than equivalent diodes, ferrite beads, and capacitors.
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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