To state the obvious, Canada’s winters are cold. Some enjoy it, others just accept it. As an immigrant to Canada, I definitely fall into the latter camp. Regardless of which side you’re on, in mid-winter, we all want a warm and comfortable home. Many of us burn fossil fuels like natural gas in our furnaces …
In these unprecedented times, the microscope is on procurement managers to deal with rapidly evolving changes in the supply chain. Longer transit times and increased freight costs, coupled with the recent trend of rising component prices and a constrained supply of parts are undoubtedly causing stress for buyers and commodity managers. With most of these …
Is consolidating your supply chain the right move for your company? Read More »
An old saying tells us that “well begun is half done.” Quality assurance pioneer Philip B. Crosby taught that getting it right the first time is the key to efficiency and manufacturing quality. Electronics design and manufacturing have become intricate processes in today’s business world. They entail ever-evolving design challenges, dealing with facilities an ocean …
Electronics Design and Manufacturing Partners Should Be Onboard on Day One Read More »
How would you describe your role at Avnan? Project management is forever working on the three-legged stool. Each leg represents one of time, cost, or quality. Any change to one element impacts the delicate balance with the other two. Being Avnan’s Program Manager, I am even more keenly aware of the triumvirate of our success; …
Four Questions with Zohar Beneliezer, Program Manager Read More »
Components Shortages and Other Challenges Face the Electronics Manufacturing Industry Today One of the results of the pandemic is that the intricacies of the global supply chain have been thrust into plain view of the public. Whether it’s the empty shelves in grocery stores last spring, hard-to-find bathroom tissue and disinfecting wipes, or the …
2021: A Year of Unprecedented Challenges for the Electronics Manufacturing Industry Read More »
How would you describe your role at Avnan? The most important part of an account manager’s role is to relentlessly be the voice of the customer within the organization. Although I’m certainly not the only direct conduit to the customer, it’s my responsibility to listen to, understand, and anticipate their overall needs. Coupling this with …
Four Questions with Paul Chamourian, P.Eng. – Account Management Read More »
