Just when you thought you had seen it all on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year's version of holiday shopping is again being reshaped by changing consumer e-commerce buying habits and retailer fulfillment strategies. While shoppers may be happier, early indications show that retailers may see a lot of profit “coal” in their Christmas…
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Whether you are pulling together a big thank you banquet for your best suppliers and business partners or a simpler holiday do for the supply chain management department, planning a super event can be complicated and time consuming. In fact, eight out of 10 companies report that they are planning a holiday get-together this year,…
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LONDON—Microcontroller vendor Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, Ariz.) is the company that has made a $3.8 billion unsolicited offer for Atmel Corp. (San Jose, Calif.), according to a Reuters report that referenced an unnamed source. Atmel has already agreed a deal to be acquired by Dialog Semiconductor plc (London, England) but Atmel said it would look…
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Which social media networks are most effective for companies within the logistics and supply chain industries? What are the key benefits realized by companies who use social media? What challenges do companies face? Fronetics Strategic Advisors, a management consulting firm, is conducting its annual survey on social media within the logistics and supply chain industries. …
DetailsMicrium, the premier RTOS provider for embedded systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced commercial real-time operating system (RTOS) support for the Atmel® | SMART ARM® Cortex® M7-based SAM V71/V70/E70 and S70 microcontrollers (MCUs). “The industry brings a number of performance and secure communication requirements to the table for embedded systems that benefit significantly…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the new AP9234L battery protection IC from Diodes Incorporated. This single-chip protection solution provides a rich set of protection features for single-cell lithium-ion or lithium-polymer rechargeable battery packs in smartphones, cameras, and other electronic equipment. The Diodes Inc. AP9234L battery protection IC, now available at Mouser Electronics, integrates a…
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When Apple introduced the iPad Pro, I was intrigued by the technology, and I could clearly see opportunity for the device in the supply chain. Unfortunately, a handful of limitations remain that will hold adoption back and keep organizations with tried and true PCs instead. Source: Apple Lack of browser compatibility Enterprises cannot get rid…
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For automotive suppliers and manufacturers, the landscape is one of increasing change, complexity, and competition. To survive in such a challenging and demanding environment, it's necessary for companies to rethink their labeling strategy. Continuing to rely on manual approaches and piecemeal solutions will no longer work. Choosing the correct solution is a critical part to…
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This week, the United States Federal Reserve announced its first federal rate hike in nearly a decade. Although the increase was just 0.25%, it represents an important moment in the U.S. economy—and for the electronics industry. In this blog, I'd like to review forecasts made in March 2015 and discuss what lies ahead for global…
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LONDON—Apple Inc. has bought a wafer fab in North First Street, San Jose, Calif. from analog and mixed-signal chip vendor Maxim Integrated Products Inc., according to a Silicon Valley Business Journal report. Apple paid $18.2 million for the 70,000 square foot building at 3725 N. First St. the report said, referencing public records. In May…
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