Phoenix Display Keith Mitnik Blogs

Preventing LCD Supply Chain Delays Delivery issues often stem from poor communication and deprioritization, not production bottlenecks Mid-volume OEMs are at risk when suppliers don’t build in safety stock or escalation plans Warning signs include vague updates, prototype delays, and one-way communication Prevent costly delays by working with an ...

Topics: LCD Display, LCD, Custom Designs

Obsolescence isn’t a fluke. It’s a fact of product development. Yet many OEMs still treat the loss of a key component like a surprise, scrambling to find solutions only after their production line is at risk. If you rely on a LCD display that quietly went end-of-life, the consequences can be immediate and expensive. Here’s what proactive planning ...

Topics: Custom Designs, LCD display obsolescence

Understanding TFT Color Display Technology What is a TFT Color Display? Thin Film Transistor (TFT) color displays represent a significant advancement in display technology, featuring an individual transistor for each pixel, which results in enhanced image quality and color accuracy. This technology is crucial for devices requiring precision and ...

Topics: Color Displays

Field failures in LCD displays can significantly impact user experience and product reliability. At Phoenix Display International, we understand the criticality of these issues for our clients, from those facing the challenges of obsolescence to those in the throes of designing groundbreaking new products. Let’s explore the most common causes of ...

Topics: LCD Display

Obsolescence is an inevitable challenge in the lifecycle of LCD display components. However, with strategic foresight and rigorous planning, its impacts can be effectively mitigated. Inspired by Keith Mitnik’s pragmatic approach in "Why Change? An Engineer’s Mindset to Repair Your LCD Display Supply Chain," we delve into the essential strategies ...

Topics: component obsolescence

A few years after starting Phoenix Display, I learned a lesson the hard way. We’ve all heard the phrase that “the customer is always right,” but sometimes, we choose to overlook it. If we think our process in a particular situation is especially valid, we might justify doing what we want we think is right instead of what the customer needs. Here’s ...

Topics: Customer satisfaction

There are few factors that can alter a product’s future as potentially dramatically as component obsolescence can. If your supplier tells you that one of your LCD parts will be obsolete, do you have any recourse? Do you have to make major manufacturing changes? Is there a way to prevent such an outcome entirely? Here are some answers to these ...

Topics: LCD, LCD Manufacturing, component obsolescence

We recently spoke with one of our highly esteemed, long-term customers about his experience with us. He said one of the factors he enjoys the most about working with Phoenix Display is how we offer flexibility in business, which he hasn’t encountered at this level with another LCD supplier. If you’re looking to work with the best suppliers out ...

Topics: LCD Display

In today's digital age, LCD displays have become a key part of our daily lives, serving as the primary interface for many devices, including smartphones, laptops and much more. If you sell a technology that uses glass displays, you’re likely giving your customers vibrant visuals and crystal-clear information....

Topics: Touch Panel, display, new display products, full-color LCD touchscreens