Episodes

March 16, 2020

March 2020 Interview with David Loftus, ECIA's new President and CEO

Bill Bradford interviews David Loftus, who has assumed the mantle of ECIA's President and CEO. As Bill passes the baton, we learn more about David's stellar background and his vision for the future of our industry and the Association.
Feb. 24, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with NAM

Dale Ford, ECIA's Chief Analyst hosts this episode of The Channel Channel. He welcomes Chad Moutray, who is Chief Economist with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). They discuss the economic impact of Covid-19 on the 2020 forecast.
Feb. 24, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with NAM

Dale Ford, ECIA's Chief Analyst hosts this episode of The Channel Channel. He welcomes Chad Moutray, who is Chief Economist with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). They discuss the economic impact of Covid-19 on the 2020 forecast.
Feb. 24, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist with NAM

Dale Ford, ECIA's Chief Analyst hosts this episode of The Channel Channel. He welcomes Chad Moutray, who is Chief Economist with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). They discuss the economic impact of Covid-19 on the 2020 forecast.
Feb. 17, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Christophe Begue, Director Solution Strategy and Business Development, IBM

ECIA's Vice President of Industry Practices Don Elario discusses IBM's blockchain solutions for the electronics industry. Christophe Begue provides an update on how the industry is adopting IBM's TradeLens and Trust Your Supplier, as well as some insights into how some companies are leveraging Blockchain to create new business offerings.
Feb. 17, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Christophe Begue, Director Solution Strategy and Business Development, IBM

ECIA's Vice President of Industry Practices Don Elario discusses IBM's blockchain solutions for the electronics industry. Christophe Begue provides an update on how the industry is adopting IBM's TradeLens and Trust Your Supplier, as well as some insights into how some companies are leveraging Blockchain to create new business offerings.
Feb. 17, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Christophe Begue, Director Solution Strategy and Business Development, IBM

ECIA's Vice President of Industry Practices Don Elario discusses IBM's blockchain solutions for the electronics industry. Christophe Begue provides an update on how the industry is adopting IBM's TradeLens and Trust Your Supplier, as well as some insights into how some companies are leveraging Blockchain to create new business offerings.
Feb. 3, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Michael Knight, President of the TTI Semiconductor Group and Senior Vice President of Corporate Business Development

Bill Bradford and Michael Knight discuss what's in store for the electronic components industry in the next decade: headwinds and tailwinds as well as disruptive forces that offer new opportunities.
Feb. 3, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Michael Knight, President of the TTI Semiconductor Group and Senior Vice President of Corporate Business Development

Bill Bradford and Michael Knight discuss what's in store for the electronic components industry in the next decade: headwinds and tailwinds as well as disruptive forces that offer new opportunities.
Feb. 3, 2020

February 2020 Interview with Michael Knight, President of the TTI Semiconductor Group and Senior Vice President of Corporate Business Development

Bill Bradford and Michael Knight discuss what's in store for the electronic components industry in the next decade: headwinds and tailwinds as well as disruptive forces that offer new opportunities.
Jan. 20, 2020

January 2020 Interview with Ed Smith, President and CEO of SMTC

Listen in as Ed Smith gives his perspectives on the industry, and some of the challenges the electronic component supply chain is facing.
Jan. 20, 2020

January 2020 Interview with Ed Smith, President and CEO of SMTC

Listen in as Ed Smith gives his perspectives on the industry, and some of the challenges the electronic component supply chain is facing.
Jan. 20, 2020

January 2020 Interview with Ed Smith, President and CEO of SMTC

Listen in as Ed Smith gives his perspectives on the industry, and some of the challenges the electronic component supply chain is facing.
Jan. 6, 2020

January 2020 Interview with Don Elario, ECIA VP of Industry Practices

Listen in as Don Elario shares the latest updates on the Global Industry Practices Committee and some of the improvements in the structure going forward in 2020.
Jan. 6, 2020

January 2020 Interview with Don Elario, ECIA VP of Industry Practices

Listen in as Don Elario shares the latest updates on the Global Industry Practices Committee and some of the improvements in the structure going forward in 2020.
Jan. 6, 2020

January 2020 Interview with Don Elario, ECIA VP of Industry Practices

Listen in as Don Elario shares the latest updates on the Global Industry Practices Committee and some of the improvements in the structure going forward in 2020.
Dec. 16, 2019

December 2019 Interview with Alan Ahern, President of Crowley and Associates

Get to know the chairman of the ECIA Manufacturers Representative Council, Alan Ahern as he discusses the activities of the Rep Council in 2019, and the priorities going forward into the new year.
Dec. 16, 2019

December 2019 Interview with Alan Ahern, President of Crowley and Associates

Get to know the chairman of the ECIA Manufacturers Representative Council, Alan Ahern as he discusses the activities of the Rep Council in 2019, and the priorities going forward into the new year.
Dec. 16, 2019

December 2019 Interview with Alan Ahern, President of Crowley and Associates

Get to know the chairman of the ECIA Manufacturers Representative Council, Alan Ahern as he discusses the activities of the Rep Council in 2019, and the priorities going forward into the new year.
Dec. 2, 2019

December 2019 Interview with Robert Kirch, VP of Distribution for Vishay

This episode consists of an interview with Vishay VP of Distribution, Robert Kirch. Rob currently serves as the chairman of the ECIA Manufacturer Council. Listen in to hear about Rob's start in the industry, and how he outlines the activities and priorities of the Manufacturer Council.
Dec. 2, 2019

December 2019 Interview with Robert Kirch, VP of Distribution for Vishay

This episode consists of an interview with Vishay VP of Distribution, Robert Kirch. Rob currently serves as the chairman of the ECIA Manufacturer Council. Listen in to hear about Rob's start in the industry, and how he outlines the activities and priorities of the Manufacturer Council.
Dec. 2, 2019

December 2019 Interview with Robert Kirch, VP of Distribution for Vishay

This episode consists of an interview with Vishay VP of Distribution, Robert Kirch. Rob currently serves as the chairman of the ECIA Manufacturer Council. Listen in to hear about Rob's start in the industry, and how he outlines the activities and priorities of the Manufacturer Council.
Nov. 18, 2019

November 2019 Interview with Dale Ford, ECIA Chief Analyst

Dale Ford shares his insights on the state of the electronic components market and explains how members can take advantage of the rich market data set provided by the ECIA.
Nov. 18, 2019

November 2019 Interview with Dale Ford, ECIA Chief Analyst

Dale Ford shares his insights on the state of the electronic components market and explains how members can take advantage of the rich market data set provided by the ECIA.