A flexible and responsible supply chain is critical for success in the electronics market, hence the need for EBN (www.ebnonline.com), an interactive site that helps companies and professionals network, identify, and develop the tools and skill sets required for building profitable and competitive manufacturing systems. EBN provides a nurturing forum for the discussion and sharing of ideas, best practices, data, and teaching materials on key supply chain areas such as contract manufacturing, demand and supply forecasting, distribution, procurement strategies, product search, and supplier selection. More critically, EBN fosters the creation of a collaborative environment for helping the industry successfully navigate its maze of complex and often conflicting relationships. Blogs on the site are written and discussed by experts drawn from academia, distributors, OEMs, semiconductor vendors, and software providers. EBN’s product search service connects design engineers and procurement spe
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