Does 'Rent-to-Own' Work in Supply Chain? Barbara Jorgensen 9/27/2011 (10) comments As the industry enters another rough patch, companies might want to look at more creative ways of doing business with small businesses and start-ups.
Designs, Decisions & Dollars Barbara Jorgensen 9/23/2011 (22) comments The hardest information to find, design engineers say, includes reference designs; applications notes and technical papers; simulation models; and component pricing and availability.
Measuring the Value of 'Big Data' in the Supply Chain Barbara Jorgensen 9/21/2011 (13) comments As a consumer, I am concerned about the information that is collected and recorded about me and my habits. As a business journalist, I see the value of collecting this data.
The 'Whoops' Business Strategy in the Supply Chain Barbara Jorgensen 9/20/2011 (13) comments A decade ago, a deficit or excess of inventory in the supply chain could take as long as two quarters to correct; now, inventory can right itself in as little as six to eight weeks.
When Business Becomes Politics Barbara Jorgensen 9/16/2011 (28) comments If the government had heeded the due diligence on Solyndra LLC, an investigation on loan practices could have been avoided.
Cybersecurity Is a People Problem Barbara Jorgensen 9/15/2011 (27) comments Social networking is no worse than any other means by which a hacker gains access to a corporate network. They key is educating users on the dangers of seemingly friendly links.
Easing Design Chain Pain Barbara Jorgensen 9/14/2011 (3) comments Engineers spend about half their research time online, with the remaining time spent talking with vendor and customers and using internal tools.
HP Targets Cyberthreats Barbara Jorgensen 9/13/2011 (12) comments HP research finds companies are becoming more vulnerable to hackers as they expand horizons through mobile apps and social networking.
Nowhere to Hide Barbara Jorgensen 9/9/2011 (7) comments Texas Instruments became the third chip maker in as many days to downgrade sales expectations for Q3. Suppliers and analysts say demand is weak across the board.
HP Chooses the Lesser of Two Evils Barbara Jorgensen 9/2/2011 (12) comments HP knows the loss it will take on the last run of the TouchPad; it doesn't know how much siphoning off its component inventory would cost.
What Does LCD Merger Mean for Apple? Barbara Jorgensen 9/1/2011 (13) comments With three of Japan's leading LCD makers set to merge into the world's largest display entity, Apple may want to think twice about further antagonizing South Korea's Samsung Electronics.
Does 'Rent-to-Own' Work in Supply Chain? Barbara Jorgensen 9/27/2011 (10) comments As the industry enters another rough patch, companies might want to look at more creative ways of doing business with small businesses and start-ups.
Designs, Decisions & Dollars Barbara Jorgensen 9/23/2011 (22) comments The hardest information to find, design engineers say, includes reference designs; applications notes and technical papers; simulation models; and component pricing and availability.
Measuring the Value of 'Big Data' in the Supply Chain Barbara Jorgensen 9/21/2011 (13) comments As a consumer, I am concerned about the information that is collected and recorded about me and my habits. As a business journalist, I see the value of collecting this data.
The 'Whoops' Business Strategy in the Supply Chain Barbara Jorgensen 9/20/2011 (13) comments A decade ago, a deficit or excess of inventory in the supply chain could take as long as two quarters to correct; now, inventory can right itself in as little as six to eight weeks.
When Business Becomes Politics Barbara Jorgensen 9/16/2011 (28) comments If the government had heeded the due diligence on Solyndra LLC, an investigation on loan practices could have been avoided.
Cybersecurity Is a People Problem Barbara Jorgensen 9/15/2011 (27) comments Social networking is no worse than any other means by which a hacker gains access to a corporate network. They key is educating users on the dangers of seemingly friendly links.
Easing Design Chain Pain Barbara Jorgensen 9/14/2011 (3) comments Engineers spend about half their research time online, with the remaining time spent talking with vendor and customers and using internal tools.
HP Targets Cyberthreats Barbara Jorgensen 9/13/2011 (12) comments HP research finds companies are becoming more vulnerable to hackers as they expand horizons through mobile apps and social networking.
Nowhere to Hide Barbara Jorgensen 9/9/2011 (7) comments Texas Instruments became the third chip maker in as many days to downgrade sales expectations for Q3. Suppliers and analysts say demand is weak across the board.
HP Chooses the Lesser of Two Evils Barbara Jorgensen 9/2/2011 (12) comments HP knows the loss it will take on the last run of the TouchPad; it doesn't know how much siphoning off its component inventory would cost.
What Does LCD Merger Mean for Apple? Barbara Jorgensen 9/1/2011 (13) comments With three of Japan's leading LCD makers set to merge into the world's largest display entity, Apple may want to think twice about further antagonizing South Korea's Samsung Electronics.
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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