Flipping The Channel

ECIA’s David Loftus Gives Supply Chain Advice Regarding Current Market Conditions - Part 2

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Flipping The Channel Episode 4 - Part 2

In this episode, David Loftus, President & CEO of ECIA, gives much-needed advice to supply chain professionals about navigating the current market conditions. In addition, original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers who struggle to keep their production lines running will learn much from David's advice.

David gives a glimpse into some of the data the ECIA has collected to help supply chain managers survive this storm. Some of this data can help commodity managers develop key tactics to deal with the current marketplace. Tune in to find out what changes are happening right now with the semiconductor market.

ECIA’s David Loftus Gives Supply Chain Advice Regarding Current Market Conditions - Part 1

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400

Flipping The Channel Episode 4 - Part 1

In this episode, David Loftus, President & CEO of ECIA, gives much-needed advice to supply chain professionals about navigating the current market conditions. In addition, original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers who struggle to keep their production lines running will learn much from David's advice.

David gives a glimpse into some of the data the ECIA has collected to help supply chain managers survive this storm. Some of this data can help commodity managers develop key tactics to deal with the current marketplace. Tune in to find out what changes are happening right now with the semiconductor market.

Keysight’s Todd Harmon Explains Navigating Today’s Tight Semiconductor Market

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Flipping The Channel Episode 3

In this episode, Todd Harmon, Director of Global Commodity of Keysight Technologies, shares how they have navigated the extremely tight marketplace. Original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers have struggled to find components that make up their end products.

Todd gives a glimpse into Keysight's strategy in dealing with this massive obstacle. Some of these strategies can provide commodity managers much needed insight into how to navigate today's market. Tune in to find out what changes are happening right now with the semiconductor market.

IHS Markit's Greg Wood Shares This Year's Obsolescence & Product Change Difficulties

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Greg Wood, Director of Product Development, shares this year's obsolescence & product change difficulties the electronic component industry faces. Original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers must adapt to various challenges that have arisen in the current marketplace.

Greg also shares End of Life trends that emerged last year. Some of these trends have continued, while others have changed. Tune in to find out what changes are happening right now with obsolescence and end-of-life electronic components.

SMTC's CEO Ed Smith Discusses Obsolescence & End-of-Life Challenges

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Ed Smith, President and CEO of SMTC, shares his thoughts on the electronic component industry's state when dealing with obsolescence and end-of-life components. Original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers that use electronic components face a big challenge.

How do you handle that one component that is now obsolete, when you need it for a new order you just received? Ed discusses how electronic component manufacturers could better serve their end customers by helping them navigate obsolescence and end-of-life issues.

Welcome to Flipping The Channel

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This episode is a brief explanation of Flipping The Channel. By listening to this episode, you will learn:

Why we created this podcast
Who this podcast is for
What you can expect as a listener
Who the host of our podcast is