Just about every shopper standing in their favorite electronics retail location has a smart phone in hand, and increasingly the capabilities of these devices are changing the way that people shop. Today, more than half of shoppers (55%) use a mobile device to research products prior to purchase while they are in the store and…
New national survey finds more U.S. residents plan to recycle batteries and electronics, but barriers remain.
For seven years running, Apple has claimed the top spot in Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Next month, the analyst will release the list for the eleventh time—and it's a good bet that Apple will retain its leadership position. “It's hard to argue with operations that regularly generate more than $10 billion in cash flow…
Analysts forecast that wearables will become an integral part of the Internet of All Things, as sales are expected to more than double from $2.8 billion in 2014 to $8.3 billion in 2019, according to analyst firm Mordor Intelligence. But before a large percentage of the world population begins to interact with wearables like consumers…
Atlanta–Call2Recycle, Inc. , North America’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship organization, has been selected by 11 initial companies to develop, implement and promote a mandated single-use battery recycling program in Vermont. Vermont is the first state to require single-use manufacturers to develop a program for collecting and recycling spent primary batteries (including AA, C,…
Electronics customization can be an expensive feature to offer, but the benefits can help outweigh the costs, and a visible supply chain can help you meet your customers' needs while maintaining profitability. Given the market demand for individualization, the question shouldn't be why a company would want to provide customization and personalization – the real…
The appetite for electronics among high-tech consumers appears endless as newer technology enters the market. This year, 3D printers and wearable fitness monitors have the spotlight. Next year, it may be smart eyewear. Revenue from sales of these and other high-tech items is likely to notch a record north of $223.2 billion in 2015, according…
Users clamoring for new devices or waiting impatiently for the next iteration of a favored product is music to the ears of the average electronics OEM. At the same time, around the world, these same OEMs are coming face to face with the growing issue of e-waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its most…
SAN FRANCISCO — Derek Chen (pictured below) claims he has as many as 20 virtual reality platforms in the lab at his Vancouver office. He co-founded a company now writing applications for many of them because he thinks they represent the next big thing in computer gaming. Chen’s demo with clip on glasses (second picture…
On September 19, 2014, customers who had pre-ordered new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smart phones began to receive their orders at the same time that new iPhone 6's began arriving in stores. The goal was immediate order fulfillment and the logistics used to speed the goods to market was air freight. In one…