by Jennifer Hart Yim | Jan 24, 2019 | Blog, Consumer Electronics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Drones and other autonomous technology are actively being utilized in supply chains. Here’s how companies like PINC and Amazon are leveraging this new technology for inventory management. Highlights: Drones and other autonomous technology are actively being...
by Jennifer Hart Yim | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog, Consumer Electronics, Content Marketing, Logistics, Manufacturing & Distribution, Marketing, Supply Chain
It’s time for consumers to stand up to tech giants and force them to procure raw materials, used in an ethical and sustainable manner, for smart devices. Highlights: Smart devices have created a dependency on batteries. Blockchain is being considered to track...
by Elizabeth Hines | Nov 13, 2017 | Blog, Consumer Electronics, Current Events, Manufacturing & Distribution, Strategy, Supply Chain
As sales and consumer desire continue to increase for drones and home assistants, the second-life market has a huge opportunity for growth. Consumers are becoming ever-more enamored with their gadgets and toys. Drones and home assistants are becoming more ubiquitous...
by Elizabeth Hines | Oct 10, 2017 | Blog, Consumer Electronics, Current Events, Manufacturing & Distribution, Strategy, Supply Chain
Of legal obligation, financial incentives, and convenience, what best drives consumers to practice proper e-waste recycling? The United States is a nation of consumers, and there are few things we enjoy more than our electronic gadgets. Unfortunately, for every new...
by Elizabeth Hines | Jul 10, 2017 | Blog, Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing & Distribution, Strategy, Supply Chain
With increasing consumer demands comes an increasing need for electronics manufacturers to adapt and change with the times. Manufacturing operations strive to increase demand fulfillment and to reduce costs. But, too often these objectives seem mutually exclusive in...
by Elizabeth Hines | Feb 21, 2017 | Blog, Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing & Distribution, Strategy, Supply Chain
Will sustainability trends from the consumer packaging industry have an impact on electronics manufacturing this year? As we wrap up the first big consumer holiday of 2017, it’s interesting to think about how innovation in packaging never stops. While many of...
