From the Desk of Wade McDaniel
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Avnet’s Supply Chain Navigator. As the lines between customer and supplier, competitor and collaborator continue to blur, members of the supply chain must learn how to better capitalize on opportunities that drive innovation and differentiation.
Our goal for Supply Chain Navigator is to offer high-quality content that transcends buzzword-laden media and provide our readers with a deeper understanding of the key issues and trends influencing the global high-tech supply chain.
Written for supply chain professionals, by supply chain professionals, Supply Chain Navigator leverages the unique insights and experiences of individuals who are actively engaged in managing and studying complex global supply chains, both upstream and downstream.
In each issue, you will find an Exclusive Q&A with a well-known and respected high-tech supply chain executive, feature articles, best practice case studies, executive commentaries, up-to-the-minute market analysis and opportunities to voice your opinions and interact with fellow readers through our Chain Reactions section.
Today’s supply chains are a critical element of the electronics industry’s innovation engine. Supply Chain Navigator empowers readers with the practical tools and strategic insights they need to power that engine and accelerate the drive to success. We hope you find the content thought provoking and entertaining.
Respectfully,
Wade McDaniel
Many thanks to the Supply Chain Navigator Editorial Advisory Board for their support and guidance:
 Jo Guedes Director of Strategic Operations Programs, Internet of Things Group, Intel Corporation |
 Tom Linton Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer, Flextronics International Ltd. |
 Bruce Rayner Director of Thought Leadership, IHS Inc. |
 Bill Roberts Senior Director, Supply Chain, Belkin International Inc. |
 Edith Simchi-Levi Vice President, Operations, OPS Rules Management Consultants |
Questions or comments about our publication can be directed to Supply Chain Navigator Editorial Director Diane Trommer at Diane.Trommer@Avnet.com Connect with Diane via LinkedIn.