Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, released the newest edition of Avnet
Supply Chain Velocity, an e-magazine that focuses on supply
chain management in the technology industry to help organizations be
more successful and reduce time to market for their customers. The June
issue offers its readers an in-depth look at advanced supply chain
management topics, including changes in supply chain management, social
media in the supply chain, and supply chain talent management.
Avnet Supply Chain Velocity is designed to enable manufacturing
professionals to learn and deepen their knowledge of supply chain
skills. The e-magazine is unique in its approach by combining insights
from acclaimed high-technology journalists, academia, Avnet leaders with
experience managing complex global supply chains, and other industry
experts.
“As the electronics industry continues to transform how we do business,
supply chains must also adapt to meet the changing needs of customers
and suppliers,” said Wade McDaniel, vice president of solutions
architecture, Avnet Velocity, and Avnet Supply Chain Velocity’s
executive editor. “In this issue of Avnet Supply Chain Velocity,
we’re proud to share insights from SCM World’s Chief Content
Officer Kevin O’Marah who discusses the changing role of the supply
chain and that learning to evolve with the industry is key to supply
chain growth.”
Among this issue’s features are:
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The SCM World According to Kevin O’Marah
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Supply Chain Shrinkage: Can a Smaller AVL Revive Sony?
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Mobile and Social Media Boost Supply Chain Transparency
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Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail
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Flexing the Supply Chain Workforce
Launched in September 2012, Avnet Supply Chain Velocity is
published in conjunction with UBM Electronics, and reaches an average of
30,000 readers each issue. To subscribe, or read online, go to: http://www.ebnonline.com/velocity/.
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About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest
distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded
technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners'
success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a
broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added
services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 29, 2013, Avnet
generated revenue of $25.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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