Outsourced Manufacturers Struggle With Uncertain Demand iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 3/4/2013 (4) comments Improved inventory velocity was a key theme for the outsourced manufacturing industry in 2012. Fast forward 12 months, and the hoped-for improvement has not really materialized.
Turning Ordinary to Great Ken Bradley 12/19/2012 (3) comments The recipe for turning an ordinary purchasing department into a great one is simple: start negotiating.
Consumers Swaying Supply Chain Decisions Anna Young 12/17/2012 (2) comments Consumers are exerting more control over the manufacturing supply chain by patronizing companies that operate in line with their objectives.
Shadowed by Process Rather Than Substance The Sanity Clause 12/5/2012 (4) comments The truth about economic, political, and other world events is often clouded by failure to grasp the full implications of such developments.
2012 Semi Sales Headed for Decline Mike Cowan 11/19/2012 (1) comment The initial forecasts called for a small increase in semiconductor sales this year, but that is looking increasingly unlikely.
Value of Tech M&A on the Decline News of the Day 11/13/2012 (4) comments The value of cloud/software as-a-service (SaaS) deals remained significantly higher than any other deal driver in the third quarter.
Pessimism Has Its Blind Side Semico Spin 11/7/2012 (10) comments Technology may seem to be peaking in terms of its contribution to economic development and growth, but that view may just be shortsighted.
China's IT Market: More Room to Grow Logical Link 11/6/2012 (12) comments The Chinese IT market won't grow as torridly as previous expected in 2012, but its potentials remain huge, and 2013 could see more expansion.
Will M&A Reignite in OS Market? TechMergers 9/4/2012 (7) comments After years of heavy activity, mergers and acquisitions have recently cooled down in the OS market, but things could ramp up again soon.
Long-Term Semiconductor Forecast to Improve EBN Newswire 8/9/2012 Post a comment Following a lackluster period of average annual market growth in the semiconductor industry, a significant upturn is in store for the next five years
Mobile DRAM to Outpace Memory Market News of the Day 8/7/2012 (2) comments Mobile DRAM is capitalizing on the popularity of devices such as tablets and smartphones, which require more memory for sophisticated tasks.
The Information Squeeze Tam Harbert 7/25/2012 (12) comments Regulatory authorities globally are asking manufacturers to disclose detailed information on their supply chains. Are you in compliance?
IDC: Global PC Shipments Stalled in Q2 Latest Research 7/12/2012 (2) comments Sales of personal computers were flat in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2011 on slowing consumer purchases, IDC said
Procurement & the New Normal Barbara Jorgensen 6/18/2012 (1) comment The market volatility that came with the 2009 recession is going to stick around for the next two or three years.
EMS Industry Lacks Direction in 2012 iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 6/11/2012 (2) comments Researcher IHS revised upward its sales forecast for the EMS market on Apple patronage but warns of uneven performance across the sector
Who's Beating Apple? Netflix Bolaji Ojo 6/5/2012 (6) comments Netflix has overtaken Apple as the No. 1 vendor of online movies in the US, but that status may be fleeting as other rivals close in.
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.
DRAM Woes Are Over in 2012, Courtesy of Elpida Latest Research 5/16/2012 (1) comment The DRAM market is expected to achieve revenue growth this year, the result of balanced supply and demand following the exit of major manufacturer Elpida Memory Inc.
Have OEMs Relinquished Too Much Control Over Their Supply Chains? Barbara Jorgensen 5/4/2012 (3) comments In the early days of outsourcing, OEMs contracted out manufacturing but maintained control over component buying. Now, researchers say, OEMs have lost the ability to capitalize on purchasing measures that can reduce costs.
What We Learned From Japan Earthquake Change in the Chain 5/2/2012 (12) comments Effective risk management is still a weak point in the electronics supply chain, even after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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.
Solar Market: Twilight or New Dawn? Anna Young 5/1/2012 (9) comments The solar power market has cooled in recent months, but a researcher says it will rebound, with demand surging from five growth areas.
US Buyers Optimistic for 2012 Barbara Jorgensen 4/30/2012 (10) comments Buyers at small and midsized manufacturers are feeling less pricing pressure from raw materials and are looking to improve efficiencies.
Electronics Market Goes Into Overdrive Lavanya Rammohan 4/18/2012 (9) comments Major changes are taking place in the electronics market, but what's the vision behind these, and which companies will benefit most?
India's Promises & Drawbacks Bolaji Ojo 3/20/2012 (11) comments India can play a bigger role in the high-tech industry, but it needs to do a lot of legal and procedural housecleaning and improve infrastructure.
Steps to REACH Compliance Michael Kirschner 2/28/2012 (4) comments The EU REACH legislation is here to stay. Here are some suggestions for determining the most cost-effective ways to ensure compliance.
More Dangers From Your Mobile Phone Barbara Jorgensen 2/27/2012 (18) comments Cellphones may be linked to brain cancer; driving while texting is a bad idea; and now scientists have found microbes thriving on smartphones.
REACH Is Not Overreaching Michael Kirschner 2/24/2012 (21) comments The requirements of the EU law known as REACH are complex but the law represents a step in the right direction for industry and environment
Customers Are Changing the High-Tech Game Change in the Chain 2/21/2012 (16) comments Customers are calling the shots on when, where, and how goods and services are delivered and what will succeed in the marketplace.
Counterfeiting: The Enemy Within Bolaji Ojo 2/15/2012 (4) comments Counterfeiting of electronic parts is on the rise, but the criminals and their enablers are right within the industry and must be exposed.
Apple on Top of the World Bolaji Ojo 2/13/2012 (17) comments Apple is not only the world's most valuable public company, but also the most valuable global brand, according to a Harris survey.
Risks & the Corporate Identity Bruce Rayner 2/7/2012 (3) comments A corporate vision is integral to a company's overall product sales and marketing strategy, but many entities fail to maintain the momentum.
Nissan Leaf: The Perfect Urban Car? Semico Spin 2/6/2012 (26) comments The Nissan Leaf will readily serve the urban commuter whose needs are limited to short-distance, everyday transportation.
Wireless Spending on Chips Outstrips PCs Latest Research 2/1/2012 Post a comment Propelled by the red-hot appeal of items like Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad, the wireless communications sphere surpassed computers to lead all segments in semiconductor-related spending among OEMS in 2011
IPC Releases December PCB Report Latest Research 1/31/2012 Post a comment Rigid PCB shipments were down 3.6 percent and bookings were up 0.1 percent in December 2011 from December 2010
Battle of the Digital Ecosystems Semico Spin 1/19/2012 (9) comments High tech is entering a new age being shaped by companies like Apple as the hardware era gives way to that of a software-based ecosystem.
Fabs at Risk From Ring of Fire Semico Spin 1/17/2012 (9) comments Many semiconductor fabrication plants remain at risk in regions plagued by volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters.
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.
CES 2012: Mainly Evolutionary Semico Spin 1/17/2012 (3) comments Products unveiled at the CES improved on old ideas, but there were no major breakthroughs, aside from Lenovo's deals with Qualcomm and Intel.
DRAM Counters Overall Inventory Trends Barbara Jorgensen 1/5/2012 (3) comments Overall, semiconductor inventory is beginning to correct itself nicely. DRAM, however, is entering a bad period that will only get worse.
What WON Can Tell You About Your Brand Barbara Jorgensen 1/3/2012 (5) comments WON is a measurement of brand attitude – whether people are saying positive or negative things, or whether they're talking about you at all
Technologies Worth a Second Look Barbara Jorgensen 12/20/2011 (31) comments In an annual ranking of technology trends, Deloitte takes a look at re-emerging enablers – technologies executives have spent time and resources on that deserve a second look.
Samsung Takes Record Q3 DRAM Share Latest Research 12/12/2011 Post a comment Samsung expanded its share by 3.5 percentage points to garner an impressive 45.0 percent slice of DRAM market revenue in the third quarter
Outsourced Manufacturers Struggle With Uncertain Demand iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 3/4/2013 (4) comments Improved inventory velocity was a key theme for the outsourced manufacturing industry in 2012. Fast forward 12 months, and the hoped-for improvement has not really materialized.
Turning Ordinary to Great Ken Bradley 12/19/2012 (3) comments The recipe for turning an ordinary purchasing department into a great one is simple: start negotiating.
Consumers Swaying Supply Chain Decisions Anna Young 12/17/2012 (2) comments Consumers are exerting more control over the manufacturing supply chain by patronizing companies that operate in line with their objectives.
Shadowed by Process Rather Than Substance The Sanity Clause 12/5/2012 (4) comments The truth about economic, political, and other world events is often clouded by failure to grasp the full implications of such developments.
2012 Semi Sales Headed for Decline Mike Cowan 11/19/2012 (1) comment The initial forecasts called for a small increase in semiconductor sales this year, but that is looking increasingly unlikely.
Value of Tech M&A on the Decline News of the Day 11/13/2012 (4) comments The value of cloud/software as-a-service (SaaS) deals remained significantly higher than any other deal driver in the third quarter.
Pessimism Has Its Blind Side Semico Spin 11/7/2012 (10) comments Technology may seem to be peaking in terms of its contribution to economic development and growth, but that view may just be shortsighted.
China's IT Market: More Room to Grow Logical Link 11/6/2012 (12) comments The Chinese IT market won't grow as torridly as previous expected in 2012, but its potentials remain huge, and 2013 could see more expansion.
Will M&A Reignite in OS Market? TechMergers 9/4/2012 (7) comments After years of heavy activity, mergers and acquisitions have recently cooled down in the OS market, but things could ramp up again soon.
Long-Term Semiconductor Forecast to Improve EBN Newswire 8/9/2012 Post a comment Following a lackluster period of average annual market growth in the semiconductor industry, a significant upturn is in store for the next five years
Mobile DRAM to Outpace Memory Market News of the Day 8/7/2012 (2) comments Mobile DRAM is capitalizing on the popularity of devices such as tablets and smartphones, which require more memory for sophisticated tasks.
The Information Squeeze Tam Harbert 7/25/2012 (12) comments Regulatory authorities globally are asking manufacturers to disclose detailed information on their supply chains. Are you in compliance?
IDC: Global PC Shipments Stalled in Q2 Latest Research 7/12/2012 (2) comments Sales of personal computers were flat in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2011 on slowing consumer purchases, IDC said
Procurement & the New Normal Barbara Jorgensen 6/18/2012 (1) comment The market volatility that came with the 2009 recession is going to stick around for the next two or three years.
EMS Industry Lacks Direction in 2012 iSuppli EMS, ODM Insights 6/11/2012 (2) comments Researcher IHS revised upward its sales forecast for the EMS market on Apple patronage but warns of uneven performance across the sector
Who's Beating Apple? Netflix Bolaji Ojo 6/5/2012 (6) comments Netflix has overtaken Apple as the No. 1 vendor of online movies in the US, but that status may be fleeting as other rivals close in.
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.
DRAM Woes Are Over in 2012, Courtesy of Elpida Latest Research 5/16/2012 (1) comment The DRAM market is expected to achieve revenue growth this year, the result of balanced supply and demand following the exit of major manufacturer Elpida Memory Inc.
Have OEMs Relinquished Too Much Control Over Their Supply Chains? Barbara Jorgensen 5/4/2012 (3) comments In the early days of outsourcing, OEMs contracted out manufacturing but maintained control over component buying. Now, researchers say, OEMs have lost the ability to capitalize on purchasing measures that can reduce costs.
What We Learned From Japan Earthquake Change in the Chain 5/2/2012 (12) comments Effective risk management is still a weak point in the electronics supply chain, even after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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.
Solar Market: Twilight or New Dawn? Anna Young 5/1/2012 (9) comments The solar power market has cooled in recent months, but a researcher says it will rebound, with demand surging from five growth areas.
US Buyers Optimistic for 2012 Barbara Jorgensen 4/30/2012 (10) comments Buyers at small and midsized manufacturers are feeling less pricing pressure from raw materials and are looking to improve efficiencies.
Electronics Market Goes Into Overdrive Lavanya Rammohan 4/18/2012 (9) comments Major changes are taking place in the electronics market, but what's the vision behind these, and which companies will benefit most?
India's Promises & Drawbacks Bolaji Ojo 3/20/2012 (11) comments India can play a bigger role in the high-tech industry, but it needs to do a lot of legal and procedural housecleaning and improve infrastructure.
Steps to REACH Compliance Michael Kirschner 2/28/2012 (4) comments The EU REACH legislation is here to stay. Here are some suggestions for determining the most cost-effective ways to ensure compliance.
More Dangers From Your Mobile Phone Barbara Jorgensen 2/27/2012 (18) comments Cellphones may be linked to brain cancer; driving while texting is a bad idea; and now scientists have found microbes thriving on smartphones.
REACH Is Not Overreaching Michael Kirschner 2/24/2012 (21) comments The requirements of the EU law known as REACH are complex but the law represents a step in the right direction for industry and environment
Customers Are Changing the High-Tech Game Change in the Chain 2/21/2012 (16) comments Customers are calling the shots on when, where, and how goods and services are delivered and what will succeed in the marketplace.
Counterfeiting: The Enemy Within Bolaji Ojo 2/15/2012 (4) comments Counterfeiting of electronic parts is on the rise, but the criminals and their enablers are right within the industry and must be exposed.
Apple on Top of the World Bolaji Ojo 2/13/2012 (17) comments Apple is not only the world's most valuable public company, but also the most valuable global brand, according to a Harris survey.
Risks & the Corporate Identity Bruce Rayner 2/7/2012 (3) comments A corporate vision is integral to a company's overall product sales and marketing strategy, but many entities fail to maintain the momentum.
Nissan Leaf: The Perfect Urban Car? Semico Spin 2/6/2012 (26) comments The Nissan Leaf will readily serve the urban commuter whose needs are limited to short-distance, everyday transportation.
Wireless Spending on Chips Outstrips PCs Latest Research 2/1/2012 Post a comment Propelled by the red-hot appeal of items like Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad, the wireless communications sphere surpassed computers to lead all segments in semiconductor-related spending among OEMS in 2011
IPC Releases December PCB Report Latest Research 1/31/2012 Post a comment Rigid PCB shipments were down 3.6 percent and bookings were up 0.1 percent in December 2011 from December 2010
Battle of the Digital Ecosystems Semico Spin 1/19/2012 (9) comments High tech is entering a new age being shaped by companies like Apple as the hardware era gives way to that of a software-based ecosystem.
Fabs at Risk From Ring of Fire Semico Spin 1/17/2012 (9) comments Many semiconductor fabrication plants remain at risk in regions plagued by volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters.
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.
CES 2012: Mainly Evolutionary Semico Spin 1/17/2012 (3) comments Products unveiled at the CES improved on old ideas, but there were no major breakthroughs, aside from Lenovo's deals with Qualcomm and Intel.
DRAM Counters Overall Inventory Trends Barbara Jorgensen 1/5/2012 (3) comments Overall, semiconductor inventory is beginning to correct itself nicely. DRAM, however, is entering a bad period that will only get worse.
What WON Can Tell You About Your Brand Barbara Jorgensen 1/3/2012 (5) comments WON is a measurement of brand attitude – whether people are saying positive or negative things, or whether they're talking about you at all
Technologies Worth a Second Look Barbara Jorgensen 12/20/2011 (31) comments In an annual ranking of technology trends, Deloitte takes a look at re-emerging enablers – technologies executives have spent time and resources on that deserve a second look.
Samsung Takes Record Q3 DRAM Share Latest Research 12/12/2011 Post a comment Samsung expanded its share by 3.5 percentage points to garner an impressive 45.0 percent slice of DRAM market revenue in the third quarter
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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