Supply chain planning is becoming more important than ever within the electronics industry. With proper planning, it becomes possible to enhance the profitability within the electronics sector from the ground up. How Can Supply Chain Planning Aid in the Electronics Sector? The proper type of electronic supply chain management and planning facilitates better communication from end to end of the supply chain. MORE

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) has established that by December 10, 2017 trucks and drivers must comply and utilize electronic logging devices (ELDs). MORE

Supply chain planning is becoming more important than ever within the electronics industry. With proper planning, it becomes possible to enhance the profitability within the electronics sector from the ground up. How Can Supply Chain Planning Aid in the Electronics Sector? The proper type of electronic supply chain management and planning facilitates better communication from end to end of the supply chain. MORE

Thinfilm Electronics ASA and global alcohol beverages producer Diageo jointly announced the intent to unveil a prototype smart label that has the potential to completely change both the role of a bottle along with the consumer experience. Today marks yet another milestone announcement concerning the development and application of next generation smart item-level labeling technology that can be applicable for either supply chain business process or product branding and marketing needs. MORE

Electronic Logging Devices: Are You Prepared? In February 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the implementation of mandatory electronic logging devices (ELDs) to track a driver’s hours of service (HOS). MORE

Evolving next-generation labeling utilizes printed electronics and near-field communications (NFC-enabled) smart labels to track products and their various states. Internet of Things Supply Chain Business Intelligence Supply Chain Business Process Supply Chain Technology blog commenting on global supply chain management Supply chain Matters blog Thin Film Electronics ASA MORE

B2B electronic integration has been around for over decades now. They are also able to see improvement in their electronic connectivity capabilities. The post Cutting Supply Chain Costs through B2B Electronic Integration appeared first on Appterra. MORE

Electronic devices can be sold around the world, as long as manufacturers prepare. Electronics MORE

New components are defining electronics demand. The electronics market has spent the past few decades as a valuable and essential field, producing and delivering the parts that have kept other industries growing. Despite the constant demand, however, life hasn't been easy for electronics manufacturers. Shifting Tides of Demand The next few years of electronics components demand will necessarily be different from those that have gone before. MORE

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We all know the joke: "I just bought the brand new [insert electronic device here] and it’s already obsolete!" supply chain insights consumer electronics MORE

Electronics counterfeiting continues to be a hot-button issue as manufacturers lose $160B+ annually in revenue. Even more concerning is the significant health and safety hazard facing consumers who unknowingly purchase counterfeit electronic components. MORE

How can you leverage innovations in enterprise barcode labeling to help your electronics company succeed in a highly competitive global marketplace? MORE

The Wall Street Journal reports electronics makers like Jabil Circuit Inc., a key supplier of components to Apple, and Flextronics International are among a recent spate of electronics manufacturers entering the supply chain software business. MORE

We all know the joke: "I just bought the brand new [insert electronic device here] and it’s already obsolete!" supply chain insights consumer electronicsProduct life cycles are shortening, consumers are the most educated they’ve ever been, and their expectations are continually increasing. My colleagues in supply chain are scrambling to evolve their supply chains to accommodate the challenges. MORE

Electronics counterfeiting is a serious problem that ramps up in times of demand. Electronics Counterfeiting Track & Traceability MORE

The sheer number of options available in consumer electronics products can be overwhelming as many in the United States likely experience every holiday and especially during the Thanksgiving holiday as they compared Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. White Paper: Winning the Inventory Battle in Consumer Electronics MORE

Continuing with our Friday theme of information technology developments related to supply chain manufacturing and product management, Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to what we believe are two recent noteworthy tech announcements with broader implications. Cisco IoT System Annoucement Earlier this month, Cisco announced its offering of an Internet of Things (IoT) technology platform […]. MORE

are working hard to stem the flow of counterfeit electronic consumer goods, which have a higher risk of malfunctioning and causing injury or property damage. Electronics VideoCustoms officials in the U.S. MORE

Successful electronics companies look all over the world to source their production at the lowest possible cost. Electronics VideoBut they also work to maintain efficient supply chains so they can quickly expand sales efforts in new markets. Their labeling efforts need to keep up. MORE

Ideally, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) powers networks by connecting trading partners with distribution channels. The post EDI Solutions Save You from Electronic Data Interchange Nightmares appeared first on Appterra. MORE

Electronics manufacturing plays a crucial role in the UK's economic, social and technological landscape, providing quality employment, on a substantial scale and enabling an active supply chain, that physically distributes products across the world By Victoria Bonnar, Human Resources Manager, Dynamic EMS. MORE

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. What is Electronic Data Interchange? First we must understand and get on the same page of what is Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, as it is not only used in the transportation industry. MORE

Counterfeit electronics can pose a threat to the end customer - and not just to their pocketbooks. Electronics Counterfeiting MORE

Business practices in the supply chains of the electronics industry are in urgent need of moral revision. What do we know about the production of complex electronic devices and the people who make them? Instead of hiding behind the complexity of the supply chain, Fairphone wants to unveil the problems associated with the smartphone production like poor labor conditions, the use of conflict minerals and the rise in electronic waste. MORE

It is complicated to recycle electronic waste properly. For a long time, SCM students were told that a supply chain “must ultimately be measured by its responsiveness to customers” and that a supply chain starts with raw materials and ends with a final product. But this is only half the truth. Indeed, a supply chain ends with waste and, thus, a supply chain must ultimately be understood as a closed-loop system. MORE

Electronic Data Interchange migrates data points to their assigned ERP slots and business accounting systems, resulting to continuous data flow across omni-channels. The Electronic Data Interchange system is easy to operate and manage. MORE

This includes electronics. ElectronicsIn a globalized market, an increasing number of consumer products come from the developing world. Many of the components that make up our computers and smart devices are made in factories overseas. MORE

Consumer Products Electronics Counterfeiting Supply Chain Manufacturing LogisticsFor an example of the challenges facing modern device supply chains, look to Apple. MORE

There are building concerns that consumer electronics supply chains may be dealing with a potential industry-wide shortage of a key component during its most critical product demand period. High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain Procurement and Sourcing Sales and Operations Planning Supplier Management Supply Chain Disruption Apple iPhone supply chain Nintendo supply chain Supply chain Matters blog MORE

A published Bloomberg report citing sources with direct knowledge has disclosed that Samsung Electronics will produce the main processor chip related to Apple’s next iPhone model, replacing TSMC, the supplier of the iPhone 6 A8 processor chip. High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Apple iPhone supply chain Apple supply chain Samsung Electronics Company Samsung supply chain Supply chain Matters blog MORE

The report assesses the importance of 37 materials to the automotive and electronics industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks for those materials at industry levels. MORE

This video shows where the e-waste goes. part 1/2 ). Practice Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Sustainability Video MORE

As the number of consumer electronic devices continues to proliferate, look for more innovative approaches to end-of-life (EOL) strategies for these products. MORE

by Alexa Cheater 4 problems facing consumer electronics and what to do about them. First up is consumer electronics. Consumer electronics supply chain pain points. These are just a few of the specific consumer electronics supply chain pain points. MORE

Data Gatheri ng – Paper Based vs. Electronic Data Collection. Among them are Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI or “electronic”) and Paper and Pencil Interviewing (PAPI or “paper based”). Here is a list of pros and cons to help you make the best decision: Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI or “electronic”). Electronic tools eliminate the need for manual intervention and minimize human error. MORE