ESNA spoke with ReSolve, part of Arrow's newly launched reverse logistics group, which also includes Intechra, an IT asset disposition services company and Converge, an independent distributor, to discuss the importance of a reverse supply chain logistics program. 
The aftermath of Japan's earthquake last month has left the electronics supply chain struggling with production stoppages and shipment delays of electronic components and raw materials supply.
Because the DRAM market is highly volatile the current buyer's market could quickly swing into a seller's market during the second half of 2011. Buyers will need to keep an eye on several key issues.
Gartner’s top 10 technologies and trends for 2010
Orlando, Fla. — Gartner, Inc. has identified the top 10 technologies and trends that will be strategic for most organizations in 2010. These technologies impact the organization’s long-term plans, programs and initiatives, said Gartner analysts.
Released at this week’s Gartner Symposium/ITxpo in Orlando, Gartner defines a strategic technology as one with the potential for significant impact on the enterprise in the next three years. Factors include a high potential for disruption to IT or the business, the need for a major dollar investment, or the risk of being late to adopt.
“Companies should factor the top 10 technologies into their strategic planning process by asking key questions and making deliberate decisions about them during the next two years,” said David Cearley, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner, in a statement. “However, this does not necessarily mean adoption and investment in all of the technologies. They should determine which technologies will help and transform their individual business initiatives.”
The top 10 strategic technologies for 2010 include cloud computing, advanced analytics, client computing, IT for green, reshaping the data center, social computing, security — activity monitoring, flash memory, virtualization for availability, and mobile applications. Click here for more information about each of the top 10 strategic technologies and trends for 2010.
Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.