# Supply Chain Woes And Wares - Nonplussed Neotechnic Nithing

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2015-01-08
- Length: 1h 09m
- Episode: 231
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/231-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing/

## Summary

Dave Jones of EEV Blog and Chris Gammell of Contextual Electronics discuss the modern electronics supply chain, highlighting how Dave's parts from Maxim were stuck in DHL customs, causing stockouts for his Micro Current project. They analyze the consolidation of distributors like Arrow and Avnet, the shift from physical hobby shops to online giants like Amazon, and the declining relevance of traditional FAE roles. The conversation shifts to hiring practices, where Dave critiques the 'startup' label for hardware companies, the lack of fundamental research in favor of development, and the challenges of evaluating candidates based on projects versus academic credentials.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing#t=0) Introduction: Dave Jones and Chris Gammell
- [5:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing#t=303) Supply Chain Disruptions: Maxim and DHL Customs
- [11:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing#t=677) Distributor Consolidation: Arrow, Avnet, and FAEs
- [23:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing#t=1425) Disinterest in Space and Hardware Startups
- [38:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing#t=2338) Research vs. Development in Hardware Companies
- [45:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing#t=2711) Engineering Education and Hiring Practices
- [50:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-01-08-supply-chain-woes-and-wares-nonplussed-neotechnic-nithing#t=3003) EDA Tools: Altium vs. KiCad

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Maxim (company)
- DHL (other)
- Arrow (company)
- Avnet (company)
- Newark (company)
- Element14 (company)
- Altium (tool)
- KiCad (tool)
- Diptrace (tool)
- Eagle (tool)
- Planet Labs (company)
- SpaceX (company)
- Amazon (company)
- Lab 126 (other)
- GE (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Passing Storm or New Normal? How Should We Think of Today's Electronics Supply Chain?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2022-11-22-passing-storm-or-new-normal-how-should-we-think-of-todays-electronics-supply-cha) (Moore's Lobby)
- [360: Cats Love It!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-01-29-360-cats-love-it) (Embedded.fm)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-10-14-the-spark-gap-episode-41) (The Spark Gap)
- [Electronica 24: Strategic Acquisition and the Future of Digital Supply Chains with Kevin Decker-Weiss](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2025-01-21-electronica-24-strategic-acquisition-and-the-future-of-digital-supply-chains-wit) (EMS@C-LEVEL)
- [EMS@C-Level 2022 Season, episode 4 - Daniel Schoenfelder, Head of Nexar Sales at Altium LLC.](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2022-05-24-ems-c-level-2022-season-episode-4-daniel-schoenfelder-head-of-nexar-sales-at-alt) (EMS@C-LEVEL)

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